St. Barnabas, Broadway

St. Barnabas is a modern Anglican church on Broadway in Sydney featuring glass walls and contemporary materials integrated across multiple levels. The building combines worship spaces with community areas designed for active neighborhood use.

The original church was established in 1858 to serve the area's working-class residents but burned down in 2006. The current building was rebuilt in 2012, marking a renewal of the congregation at this location.

The church is known for posting clever remarks on its notice board, often sparking playful responses from the Broadway Hotel across the street. This back-and-forth tradition creates a living connection between the congregation and the wider neighborhood.

The church holds services on multiple days each week with both in-person and online streaming options available. The building is easily accessible from Broadway and features different areas to help visitors navigate depending on their purpose.

Arthur Stace, a former congregation member, gained recognition for writing the word 'eternity' in chalk across Sydney's streets from the 1940s through 1960s. His repeated handwritten messages became a cultural symbol of the city and continue to inspire discussions about faith and legacy.

Location: New South Wales

Founders: Thomas Smith

Website: http://barneys.org.au

GPS coordinates: -33.88360,151.19600

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:02