Welcome to the Anglican Parish of Cooma
A rich history of worship on the Monaro
There has been Chistian worship in Cooma and the Monaro since Bishop Broughton and the Rev'd E.G. Pryce laid the foundation stone of the region's first church, Christ Church Maneroo, in 1845. Since then, there have been another six Anglican churches built across the Parish that have witnessed christenings and blessings, wedding and funerals, and countless hours of faithful worship. Regular services are still held in five of these churches, with ocassional services held at the other two. The last 180 years have seen many changes in the Parish, but what hasn't changed is the love of God, the message of the Gospel, and the prayers of the faithful.
A Christian Community for All
As the population of the Monaro has changed over the years, so has the make up of our congregations. From the decendants of the early pioneers, to recent migrants, all are welcome to worship at our churches regardless of background, gender, ethnicity or age. On most Sundays there is also a children's ministry run during the main Cooma morning service which helps younger members of our community understand some of the key messages of the bible in a fun setting. So regardless of whether you are a regular churchgoer, a 'lapsed Christian' or have never set foot in a church before, our message is the same:
Welcome home!
Worship with us across the Parish
St Paul's - Cooma
Sundays 9.30am Eucharist
St Andrew's - Jerangle
4th Sundays in June, September and December
11.30am Eucharist
St John's - Adaminaby
1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month
3pm Eucharist
(Note: 4pm during Summer - Daylight Savings)
St Peter's - Nimmitabel
3rd Sunday of the Month
11.30am Eucharist
St Bartholomew's - Bredbo
1st Sunday of the Month
11.30am Eucharist
(Note: no service in January)
St John's - Numeralla
Regular service are no longer held at St John's. Check the upcoming events page for ocassional services in Numeralla, including at Easter and Christmas.
Christ Church - Maneroo
Christ Church - Maneroo
Christ Church - Maneroo
Regular service are no longer held at Christ Church. Check the upcoming events page for ocassional services.
A Vibrant, Supportive, Christ-Centred Church
Mission and Core Values
Our mission is to know Christ and make Him known.
Our values guide everything we do as a church. They define who we are, how we interact with each other and how we engage with the local community. As a church we will live by our values of being:
Christ-centred
Christ is at the very centre of our faith, our lives, and everything our church does. We seek to act as ambassadors of our faith, to personaly know Christ, and to make Him known throughout the wider community.
Commited to safe and supportive fellowship
We are all created in the image of God. We recognise God’s love by ensuring our church is a supportive, vibrant community where everyone feels welcome, respected and safe.
Community focused
Christ commanded us to spread the Gospel and be beacons of light in the world. As a church, we look outwards to the wider community so that we can engage with those outside the church in order to illuminate God’s grace and love for humankind.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a vibrant, supportive, Christ-centred church that is welcoming to all and that actively encourages God’s work in the community.
We have developed a five year strategic plan to realise this vision called
Ministry in the Monaro - Vision 2030. Click the button below to learn more.
Small Group Ministry
Men's Ministry
The Parish hosts a men's breakfast on the first Sunday of each month at
St Paul's Church Hall in Cooma. The breakfast aims to build relationships across denominational barriers and to encourage and facilitate peer support. For more details speak to Steve Rendell or visit https://cooma.mensbreakfast.com.au
The Parish also runs a weekly men's bible study group that meets online on a Wednesday evening. For more details speak to the Rector or email office@coomaanglican.org.au
Women's Ministry
There is a small group of women who meet weekly to share fellowship and study the bible together. The group meets on a Wednesday lunch time in Cooma with members rotating hosting duties. If you would like to know more please speak with Gayle Harding or email office@coomaanglican.org.au
Safe Ministry
Our Commitment
The Anglican Parish of Cooma is committed to providing abuse-free and harm-free, person-valuing and respectful spaces for ministry to God’s glory across all our worship centres. We see the reflection of Christ in every human being and, as such, all are welcome to worship in our parish without fear of judgement or harassement.