Staff
Reverend Canon Matt Williams
VICAR
Matt has been ministering at St James’ Old Cathedral since he was ordained in 2009 after completing studies at Ridley College. He and his wife, Jenny George, have a daughter, Pippa.
Matt is also a Canon of St Paul's Cathedral, Melbourne; Board Member of the Consort of Melbourne and the Centre for Biblical Preaching; and host of the Year of Discernment program for people considering Anglican ordained ministry.
Reverend Mike Raiter
SENIOR ASSOCIATE MINISTER
Mike Raiter is the Director of the Centre for Biblical Preaching in Melbourne, and an Associate Minister at the Old Cathedral. Previously he was the Head of the Department of Mission at Moore College and, more recently, Principal of Melbourne School of Theology. Mike spent 11 years working in Pakistan, largely in theological education. He is married to Sarah and they have 4 children (Joel, Nate, Pippa and Lauren). To keep fit Mike likes to wrap his mind around cryptic crosswords, sudokus, and Scandinavian crime novels. He is the author of the 2004 Australian Christian Book of the Year, Stirrings of the Soul.
Ms Lisa Wardell
ON-SITE MANAGER
Lisa has been worshipping at St James' since discovering it in Christmas 2009. She served as a Churchwarden from 2012-17 and in February 2018 became our full-time On-Site Manager, after a 34-year career at Channel 7. Lisa supports the staff and churchwardens by managing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of church events.
Contact
Ministry Staff
Canon Matt Williams (Vicar)
Rev. Mike Raiter
Ms. Bei-En Zou
On-Site Manager
Ms. Lisa Wardell
Building Location
Cnr King & Batman Sts
West Melbourne 3003
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Community Location
Zoom Room 597-917-6529.
T 03 9329 0903
E office@sjoc.org.au
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Service in Church / YouTube:
Sundays at 10:00 am
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Monday to Friday:
8:30 am: Morning Prayer
5:30 pm: Evening Prayer
9:00 pm: Litany, Bedtime Prayer