The Anglican Parish of Holy Trinity Lara with Christ Church Little River has two centres both with the You Yangs, the distinctive granite peaks which rise from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne and Geelong, as a back drop.
Holy Trinity Lara is situated in the township of Lara on the outskirts of Geelong.
Christ Church Little River is situated between Werribee and Lara and is Semi Rural.
Holy Trinity Lara is situated in the township of Lara on the outskirts of Geelong.
Christ Church Little River is situated between Werribee and Lara and is Semi Rural.
Psalm 121:1-2 I lift up my eyes to the hills-- from where will my help come? My help comes from the Lord, who made heaven and earth.(NRSV)
Vision:
Welcoming - God Centred - Thriving
Mission
At the end of 2025, we will be an engaged, thriving and known God Centred congregation with relevant and welcoming styles of worship who serve the needs of all age groups of our community.
Values
Working Together
We work together in Christ, to build up His Kingdom.
"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing."
(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Relationships
We build authentic and inclusive relationships.
"Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves."
(Romans 12.10)
Community Connection
We love and serve our broader community.
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven."
(Matthew 5.16)
Natural Environment
We care for the natural environment.
"The Lord took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
(Genesis 2.15)
Meeting Christ
We meet Christ in Word and Sacrament.
"Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
(John 6.35)
We work together in Christ, to build up His Kingdom.
"Therefore encourage one another and build up each other, as indeed you are doing."
(1 Thessalonians 5:11)
Relationships
We build authentic and inclusive relationships.
"Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves."
(Romans 12.10)
Community Connection
We love and serve our broader community.
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your father in heaven."
(Matthew 5.16)
Natural Environment
We care for the natural environment.
"The Lord took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
(Genesis 2.15)
Meeting Christ
We meet Christ in Word and Sacrament.
"Jesus said to them, "I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty."
(John 6.35)
Parish Logo
The Parish Logo, incorporates the symbols for each center.
The symbol on the left is the Celtic sign of Trinity which represents Holy Trinity Lara.
The symbol on the right is the early symbol for Christ, the Chi-Rho which is the first two (capital) letters chi and rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word "ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ" meaning Christ both of which have been, which represents Christ Church. Both symbols are encompassed above the You Yangs.
The symbol on the left is the Celtic sign of Trinity which represents Holy Trinity Lara.
The symbol on the right is the early symbol for Christ, the Chi-Rho which is the first two (capital) letters chi and rho (ΧΡ) of the Greek word "ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ" meaning Christ both of which have been, which represents Christ Church. Both symbols are encompassed above the You Yangs.
Priest in charge:
The Reverend Roxanne Addley
Contact
Parish Office: 03 5282 6487
Email: vicarhtlcclr@gmail.com
Email: vicarhtlcclr@gmail.com
