Saving St James Church King Street

09/02/2009

On 11 February 2009, at 6.00pm, St James Anglican Church King Street, commissioned by Governor Macquarie and designed by Francis Greenway, will celebrate the 185th anniversary of its consecration. As reported in Bar News Summer 2008-2009, the church will launch a conservation appeal for works urgently required on the roof, spire and exterior walls of the building.

The appeal committee chairman, the Hon Moreton Rolfe QC, says, “The church is currently engaged in a major appeal to raise funds, vital to the continuation of St James’s life in the community. It is imperative that funds are raised to restore the spire, roof, stone and brickwork.� The work has the full support of the National Trust, the Council of the City of Sydney and various government agencies and is being carried out under the supervision of the well known heritage consultants, Design 5 - Architects."

All donations are tax deductible. Cheques should be made payable to the National Trust of Australia St James’ Church King Street Conservation Appeal, 169-171 Phillip Street Sydney, NSW 2000.� Amounts can also be pledged over three years or a credit card donation on Visa or Mastercard only can be phoned through to 02 8227 1300

For more information visit the St James Church King Street web site: www.sjks.org.au

**9 February 2009 **