English Congregations
8am in the Cathedral
A quiet and reflective service following the traditional Anglican Prayer Book. With prayers, Bible readings, and hymns accompanied by the majestic St John’s pipe organ, this service provides a space for reverence and contemplation. Join us afterwards for refreshments.
9:30am in the Cathedral
A contemporary service featuring a Kids Talks, Bible teaching, prayer, and modern music. Families begin together in the service before children head out to Kids Church. Afterwards, we gather in the courtyard for morning tea.
11am in the Cathedral
A welcoming service for all ages, shaped by clear Bible teaching and modern music. This service includes a Kids’ Talk, after which children leave for Kids Church. Many in this congregation stay afterwards to share lunch.
4pm in the Parish Hall
A welcoming community for all ages, gathering around the Bible with an all-age teaching spot and brief discussion. Children (ages 1–12) begin in the service with their parents before heading out midway to Kids Church. Afterwards, everyone shares a meal together in the RJ Room at 5pm.
5:30pm in the Parish Hall
A vibrant evening service with clear Bible teaching and modern music, with a strong sense of community. Stay afterwards for refreshments and conversation.
Chinese Congregations
9:15am Cantonese in the Parish Hall
A Cantonese-speaking service with contemporary Christian music, Bible teaching, and prayer. Children and teens are welcome to join our Kids Church and City Youth programs.
11am Mandarin in the Parish Hall
A Mandarin-speaking service featuring Bible teaching, prayer, and contemporary Christian music. Children and teens can participate in our Kids Church and City Youth programs.
CLICK HERE for the Chinese website.
Persian Congregation
9:30am in the Marsden Hall
A Farsi-language gathering for worship, Bible teaching, and prayer. Children and youth have the opportunity to join age-appropriate English programs at Kids Church and City Youth.
CLICK HERE for the Persian website.
Children & Youth
9:30am Kids Church in the Education Centre
Preschoolers, infants and primary start with the adult congregation in the Cathedral. After the kids' talk towards the start of the service, the children are taken out to their program. Kids are picked up after the service from the Education Centre.
CLICK HERE for more information on our children's ministries.
9:30am City Youth in the RJ Room
City Youth is our youth congregation for those in school years 6 to 12. Meeting in the Richard Johnson Room during school terms, we enjoy singing, Bible teaching and small group discussions.
CLICK HERE for more information on our youth ministries.
11am Kids Church in the Education Centre
Preschoolers, infants and primary start with the adult congregation in the Cathedral. After the kids' talk towards the start of the service, the children are taken out to their program. Kids are picked up after the service from the Education Centre.
4pm Kids Church in the Parish Hall
Preschoolers, infants and primary start with the adult congregation in the Parish Hall. After an age-inclusive teaching spot towards the start of the service, the children are taken out to their program. Kids are picked up after the service from the RJ Room.
How to get here
The Cathedral is located at the western end of Parramatta Square (Church St) with street access from Hunter St. We are 300m from Parramatta train and bus station, 250m from the Parramatta Square light rail stop, and 200m from the Parramatta metro station.
On Sundays, free four-hour parking can be found at these carparks:
- Justice Precinct carpark: 14 Hunter St
- Eat Street carpark: 30 George St (entry via Erby Pl)
- Parramatta Station carpark: 15-17 Wentworth St
You can find more parking options at Parramatta Parking Finder.
Extended free parking is also available at Westfield Parramatta for Westfield Plus members.
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St John's Anglican Cathedral