Saint John The Evangelist Anglican Church, Cairns

Saint John The Evangelist Anglican Church, located in Cairns, is a Christian Ministry Unit within the Anglican Diocese of North Queensland. This church is committed to demonstrating the love of God through its worship, care, and witness to the city of Cairns. It plays a vital role in the community, striving to make the world a better place under God's grace.

Remarkably, Saint John's is distinguished as the oldest church building in Cairns, retaining much of its original appearance since its foundation stone was laid on June 27, 1927. This historical significance is rooted in its inception as the first church built in Cairns in 1884, during a time when the Church of England was the only practiced religion in the area.

The building that stands today, however, is not the original structure. The first Saint John's Church suffered damage from a cyclone and was subsequently demolished in 1920. In a fortunate turn of events, the current church building was blessed in 1927, and it has since been a central hub of community and religious activity in Cairns.

Adding to its historical and cultural significance, Saint John The Evangelist Anglican Church possesses various items of historic value. These include wooden vestries, a uniquely hexagonal pulpit, and brass crosses, each contributing to the church's rich heritage and continuing legacy as a place of worship and community service in Cairns.