Welcome to St James' Church, King Street, Sydney. St James' has a unique place in the life of the Anglican Church through its various ministries to the people of the City of Sydney, the state of NSW and the wider Anglican Church.
Completed in 1822, as part of the major construction programme initiated by Governor Lachlan Macquarie, St James' is now the oldest existing church building in Sydney. It has been the venue for many historic events including the enthronement of the first, and only, Bishop of Australia, William Grant Broughton.
St James' has been a place of ministry to a diversity of people ranging from the Governor, military personnel and convicts at its beginnings to the great array of people who work and live in the city today and those who come from the wider metropolitan area for Sunday worship.
The building itself exercises its own ministry as a place of peace and refuge. It is open each day for prayer and reflection and it is a venue for regular cultural events, especially through the church's music programme. The church is also a place of hospitality and gathering for people from across Sydney and further afield. At refreshments on Sundays and at the Coffee Cart in Queens Square during the week, people gather for conversation and fellowship.
Today, the Parish has a vital ministry to those who work in its environs, especially to the law courts, Parliament and government departments, Sydney Hospital, and the many corporate offices and shops.
The St James' Parish seeks to reach out to the people of Sydney through its mission to the City; including its worship, welfare support to the homeless and needy, pastoral care, spirituality and educational programmes. It is an open and inclusive Christian community of faith that exists to live out and share the good news of Christ through its daily life.
You are most welcome to come and worship with us and join in any of our other activities. Please explore our website and discover the many ways of connecting with St James' Church - the heart of the city.
The Reverend Andrew Sempell
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