Naracoorte Presbyterian Church

We are celebrating 170 years of Christian worship in Naracoorte

The congregation invite all to join them in their anniversary celebrations

Literally hundreds of people have been baptised in our historic church building. Hundreds more were married at St Andrews, while a very large number were buried from this church. Other attended Sunday School. Several hundreds members made St Andrews their spritual home over the last century-and-a-half.

We invite all who had connections with St Andrews, as well as everyone who are in town over that weekend, to join with us in thanksging and joyful fellowship.

Make it a back-to-Naracoorte event. Why not?

Program

The official program is still under construction, but this is what we already know.

Saturday 31 October 2026 at 2:30pm

• Celebratory messages from dignitaries from all levels of community life
• A short historical sketch of St Andrews
• Memorabilia display in the hall
• Continuous photo display of past event and people
• Unveiling of a plague in honour of the first minister, Rev Dugald McCalman
• Campfire
• Music
• Barbeque dinner

Sunday 1 November 2026, 8:30am

• 8:30am: Gathering at “The Rock” between the High School and the Naracoorte Creek where the first Worship Service was held in Naracoorte
• Following “Rev. McCalman” on horse and buggy in procession through town to the church building

Sunday 1 November 2026, 10:00am

• Worship service commence, led by Rev Keith Bell, previous minister of St Andrews
• Fellowship in the hall
• Finger food lunch

Sunday 1 Novemver 2026, 2:00pm – Hymn Fest

• Last year, our hymn fest was well attended. This year, were plan to go above and beyond
• All churches in Naracoorte have been invited to present an item
• The Naracoorte Singers will also be there
• We expect to hear solos and duets
• And of course, with a full auditorium of people, we will sing the praises of our Lord in most joyful tones
• Our celebrations will conclude with afternoon tea in the hall.

Accomodation

• Arrangements will made with a motel in town to assure that you will get special rates for your stay in Naracoorte
• Similar arrangements will be in place with our local caravan park
• Be sure that you will receive the best country hospitality in South Australia

Make sure you arrange your program to join us!