Ascot Vale began in the 1850's during the gold rush. Paddocks with animals destined for the saleyards, abattoirs, and tanneries as well the Showgrounds, Flemington and Moonee Valley Racecourses created a rural atmosphere in the suburb.
The suburb includes many attractive homes from various eras including Victorian, Edwardian and inter-war dwellings.
In the fifties, the Housing Commission built many low cost houses and flats in the suburb. These flats now contain many new arrivals from Africa and Asia who are going through the often difficult process of settling in to a strange country.
In recent years further flats and units have been constructed in Ascot Vale replacing the single occupancy dwellings on large blocks.

The original church was Presbyterian. Competitive designs were invited in 1895 for a church to seat 600 people. 38 designs were received and that of Hillson, Beasley and Little was selected. Tenders were called for the erection of the church in September 1896 without the intended tower. The tender of Angel Bros for 3,067 pounds was accepted. The building was completed by May 1897 and dedicated by the Rt Revd Dr Macdonald on 28 May of that year.
Over the past three decades several local churches have closed and their members are now a part of our congregation, including the Knox Presbyterian Church, the Ascot Vale Congregational Church and the Ascot Vale Methodist Church. We celebrated our centenary in 1996

The organ was built in 1904 by George Fincham & Son at a cost of 410 pounds.

Sadly the church building and the organ were destroyed by fire as a result of arson in 2004.
The congegation was determined to rebuild on the site. The hall and rooms remaining at the rear of the church were renovated and extended to form a new worship and community centre.
The front towers were retained to satisfy Moonee Valley Council heritage requirements.

Services resumed at 60 Maribyrnong Road on December 21st, 2008.

Photos of our return to Maribyrnong Road on December 21st 2008