We are celebrating 170 years of Christian worship in Naracoorte

The congregation invite all to join them in their anniversary celebrations

Over the last century-and-a-half, a very large number of people have made St Andrews their spritual home .

Literally hundreds of people have been baptised in our historic church building.

Maybe you – or people you know – attended Sunday School here. You then continued your Christian walk into the world. Or perhaps you wandered away from the church.

Hundreds more were married at St Andrews, while a very large number were buried from this church.

Now is a perfect time to reconnect with old friends and fellow-believers.

We invite all who had connections with St Andrews, as well as everyone who might visit Naracoorte over the weekend of 31 October – 1 November 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
• Unveiling of a plague in honour of the first minister, Rev Dugald McCalman
• Continuous photo display of past events and people
• 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 in Naracoorte was held.
• 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!