All Saints Eastville

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The Church of All Saints is one of the main features that remain in the district. In earlier days there was a blacksmith's shop and a post office agency. The district is dependent on agriculture for its livelihood, with many of the farms in the district being held by the same family for generations.

The first Anglican services at Eastville were held at the Eastville school, which opened in 1873. In 1905 the original All Saints building was erected, some three years after the Diocese of Bendigo came into being.

Due to the ravages of time and hungry termites, the original weatherboard building was demolished in March 1982 and the current building constructed on the site. Apart from the laying of masonry blocks and the electrical wiring, it was constructed by voluntary labour from church and community members and the new building was consecrated on July 11th of the same year by Bishop Oliver Heyward.

These days a small and faithful congregation meets monthly for worship, usually joined by some members of St Paul 's Laanecoorie. Lay led services are often part of the church's worship too.

All Saints' contribution to parish life is considerable, with close involvement in joint social occasions and leadership responsibilities. Country hospitality is a feature of combined parish services at Eastville, which have included on occasion the Blessing of the Fleece in a shearing shed, followed by a barbecue lunch.