10th Oct 2026
Celebrating 150 Years of St James' Anglican Church, Menangle I wish to congratulate St James' Anglican Church in Menangle on the wonderful milestone of its 150th anniversary. Standing proudly on the hill overlooking Menangle, St James' has been a much-loved part of the village since its foundation stone was laid in 1876, with the generous support of the Macarthur family. Designed by renowned architects John Horbury Hunt and later Sir John Sulman, this beautiful heritage-listed church has stood as a place of worship, friendship and community connection for generations. I was delighted to join the congregation and local community for the sesquicentenary celebrations, which included the ringing of church bells, a historical procession, traditional hymns and the sharing of treasured memories. It was particularly lovely to see people travel from near and far to celebrate a place that has meant so much to so many. My warmest congratulations to Reverend Rodney Kerr and Vanessa Kerr, the congregation and everyone involved in organising this special occasion. While much has changed in Menangle over the past 150 years, St James' remains a cherished part of its history and community spirit. What a wonderful milestone to celebrate!