St Andrew's Church, Brighton, Anglican church in Middle Brighton, Australia

St Andrew's Church is an Anglican parish church on New Street in Middle Brighton, 500 metres from the beach. The present building, opened in 1962, was designed by Louis Williams in English Gothic style and is one of the largest church buildings in Australia, called the "Cathedral of Light". Its precinct includes a rare pre-gold rush graveyard and a 1926 Arts and Crafts timber lych gate.

The first St Andrew's church opened on St Andrew's Day, 30 November 1842, and was served by the Revd Adam Compton Thomson, then the only Anglican priest in the Port Phillip District. The graveyard was consecrated on 24 October 1843 by Bishop William Grant Broughton, with the first burial the following year. On 29 August 1850 Bishop Charles Perry laid the foundation stone for a rectangular ironstone church designed by Charles Laing.

The church plays an active role in the local community through concerts and services that bring together students and residents from nearby educational institutions. Music and gatherings have become central to how the place functions today.

The building is accessible by public transport and situated in a walkable residential area near the beach. Visitors should be prepared for varying weather conditions, especially when exploring the outdoor areas including the graveyard.

The graveyard was consecrated on 24 October 1843 by Bishop William Grant Broughton, the first and only Bishop of Australia, and the first burial followed in 1844. Interments continued for over a century, the last in 1948, with more than 300 burials, mostly before 1860. The adjoining garden of remembrance, established in 1953, is still in use.