anglican focus

The news site of the Anglican Church Southern Queensland: nourishing and connecting our faith community

The Parish of St James’ Toowoomba

Events Events

St James’ Toowoomba Anglican Church Open House

Church and Hall
St James’ Anglican Church
145 Mort St,
Toowoomba City

Visit Toowoomba’s oldest church, dedicated in 1869. The program includes talks on history and tradition, and musical items showcasing our historic pipe organ. Numerous displays and refreshments available all day, along with a mini market. Free entry. See more.

Reflections Reflections

The streets don’t shift, but what happens on them does

“And, like the streets, so many of the things I cherished about Toowoomba and Highfields from my childhood have not changed – the warmth, hospitality and pragmatism of country people; the fresh, peaceful environment; the ease of getting around; and, the sense, being on the edge of the country and the bush, that we humans are part of a much bigger expanse and plan for God’s good creation,” says newly ordained deacon The Rev’d Mel Conway from St Anne’s, Highfields