Plan your visit
Sundays at 10am. 118 Penshurst St, Penshurst.
Visiting us
118 Penshurst St, Penshurst
ARRIVING BY CAR:
There is plenty of untimed street parking along Penshurst St or the adjoining streets (Clarence or Percival).
ARRIVING BY TRAIN:
We are an 8 minute walk from Penshurst station which is on the T4 line (Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra). On Sundays, trains run roughly every 15 minutes. Check train timetable and track work here.
What happens on a Sunday
Arrive around 9.50am. Meet someone from our welcome team at the door. They'll show you where to sit, where the toilets are, and where the kids go.
The service starts at 10am and runs for about an hour and a quarter. We sing a mix of older hymns and newer songs with words projected on a screen, pray, and hear the Bible read and explained. Join in as much or as little as you like. Bibles are in the pews if you'd like to follow along.
Kids start in church with you, then head out to their program partway through (more below).
Morning tea after, around 11.15am. Stick around for a coffee and something to eat. Once a month we have lunch together straight after church, and visitors are always welcome.
A few things people ask:
What should I wear? Whatever you are comfortable in. Most people are in jeans or casual clothes.
Will I be asked for money? No. Regulars often give to the work of the church, there is no obligation to give.
Will I have to stand up or introduce myself? No, we’d love to get to know you though. Some of our regulars will likely introduce themselves to you after the service concludes.
Is the building accessible? Yes, there is a door on the southern side of the church that those with accessibility needs are able to use.
What kind of church is this? We're a Presbyterian church, part of the Presbyterian Church of NSW. We believe the Bible, we love Jesus, and we try to be warm about it. Find out more about being Presbyterian.
Kids at Penshurst
For those with small children there is a creche room available for use. This room has a live stream of the service and allows parents and carers to follow along while watching their toddlers. If you need to use this room, please ask the welcome team for directions.
Kids aged 3 to Year 5 start in church with you, then head out to their own program partway through. During school terms they learn from the Bible through stories, songs and craft. In the school holidays there's a more relaxed holiday program. All our kids leaders have done Safe Ministry training and hold a current Working With Children Check.
Just moved to Penshurst or nearby?
Finding a new church after a move is hard work. We'd love to make it easier. Come along on a Sunday, stay for morning tea, and ask us anything about the church or the area. If you'd like, we can introduce you to a few people at a similar stage of life.
Not sure what you believe?
You're very welcome here. Plenty of people at Penshurst came along with questions, doubts, or no church background at all. You don't need to know any songs or Bible verses. Sit up the back, listen, and see what you think.
Let us know you're coming
You're welcome to just turn up. If you'd rather someone was looking out for you, let us know you're coming and our welcome team will meet you at the door, show you around, and help get the kids settled.