St Philip's Anglican Church, Kingswood facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St. Phillip's Anglican Church |
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 St. Phillip's Anglican Church
Location in Sydney
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| Location | Bringelly Road and Second Avenue in Kingswood, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Country | Australia |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| History | |
| Status | Church |
| Dedication | Saint Philip |
| Consecrated | 1959 |
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| Functional status | Active |
| Architectural type | Church |
| Style | Victorian Gothic Revival |
| Completed | 1898 |
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| Parish | Kingswood |
| Diocese | Sydney |
St. Phillip's Anglican Church Kingswood is an Anglican church located in Kingswood, a suburb in Western Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. You can find it at the corner of Bringelly Road and Second Avenue. This church was finished in 1896. It's a simple, yet beautiful, building designed in the Gothic Revival style, which was popular in the late-Victorian era. The church is made of brick and includes a main hall (called a nave), a special area for the altar (a chancel), and an entrance area (a porch). Because of its history and design, the church was added to the City of Penrith local government heritage register on December 20, 1991.
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History of St. Phillip's Church
In 1897, four pieces of land were given to the people of Kingswood. These lands were meant for building a church and a cemetery. However, the cemetery wasn't needed later because the Penrith Cemetery was already set up.
The main builder for the church was Jack Melville. A local metalworker, James Wainwright, helped by providing the ironwork. The porch you see on the western side of the church was added later on.
The church officially opened its doors in 1898. But it wasn't until 1959 that it was formally consecrated. This means it was officially set aside for sacred use. A hall for the Sunday school was built in 1958, but it has since been taken down.
Activities and Services at the Church
St. Phillip's Anglican Church offers different services and activities for everyone.
Sunday Services
- 9:30 am Family Service: This service is designed for families to attend together.
- 5:00 pm Traditional Service: This service uses a traditional prayer book called the 1978 AAPB liturgy.
- 7:00 pm Cafe Church: This is a more relaxed service. People sit at tables, enjoy coffee and other drinks, and eat food. They also discuss faith, sing songs, listen to a talk, and say prayers together.
Groups for Young People
The church has many groups for kids and teenagers:
- A boys group meets on Wednesday nights.
- A kids club is held on Friday afternoons.
- A Youth Group for students in years 6 to 10 meets on Friday nights from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
Community Involvement
The church also helps out in the community. They teach scripture lessons in local primary schools. They also work with Western Sydney University on various projects.
See also
- List of Anglican churches in the Diocese of Sydney
