St Mary's, West Armidale
St Mary's, West Armidale
St Mary’s, West Armidale
St Mary’s Anglican Church was opened, under the auspices of the Cathedral Parish, on 26th July 1896 to provide a place of worship for the residents of the West end of Armidale who found it difficult to get to St Peter’s Cathedral.
Throughout the twentieth century, various additions were built on the site to accommodate the thriving congregation.
In 2001, the sanctuary was extended to include an apse. The circular stained glass window displays a crown and alpha & omega symbols to remind us that Christ is our forever King. The current vestry was added in 2010.
Today, St Mary’s congregation meets every Sunday at 8:00 am to celebrate Holy Communion. And at 5pm for Evening Prayer (a regular formal service, but at a different time slot). Other services, are conducted on a regular basis. In addition to its support of the wider St Peter’s mission partners, such as CMS and BCA, St Mary’s support ABM, Anglicare NSW, Anglican Overseas Aid, Red Cross and the Armidale Food Cupboard.
All visitors, newcomers to Armidale, and people looking for a church home, are welcome to worship at St Mary’s.
Contacting us
Tel (02) 6772 2269
Service times
St Mary’s
St Mary’s West Armidale is located at 286 Rusden St, West Armidale NSW.
What are St Mary’s services like?
St Mary’s West Armidale meet weekly at 8am. This is usually a traditional Holy Communion service. We use a Bible, An Australian Prayer Book and a hymn book (all of these are provided and you don’t need to bring anything). Singing is accompanied by an organist. We alternate between the 1st and 2nd Orders of Holy Communion, and there are resonses that are said or sung by the congregation. It is quite a formal service, and most people dress more formally than they would for a trip to the shops, but you are welcome to dress as you please. The minister will wear clerical robes. We share in morning tea after the service in the hall.
