Our Building
Step into the rich history of St Stephen's Uniting Church, where faithful worship and mission connect with the heart of the city.
From civic & state occasions to significant commemorations, this church building has played a vital role in both Christian and historical contexts in the CBD of Sydney.
St Stephen's is renowned for its inspiring music in worship and also for providing a venue variety of other music programs.
As a church, we are constantly seeking to expand our outreach into the city, connecting with workers, visitors and those who are disadvantaged.
When entering St Stephen’s, you'll be greeted by its beauty and tranquillity. So take a moment to look around the building, reflect, or simply sit and take in the peace and serenity.
St Stephen's building is a significant example of the Inter War Gothic architectural style, one of three existing churches in that style. in 1935, a new St Stephen's Church building was dedicated. The architects, John Reid and Finlay Munro Jnr, were likely influenced by the architecture of the St Stephen’s Chapel in Westminster, London.
It is part of the group of high quality and historic buildings lining Macquarie Street, and contributing to that historic precinct.
From civic & state occasions to significant commemorations, this church building has played a vital role in both Christian and historical contexts in the CBD of Sydney.
St Stephen's is renowned for its inspiring music in worship and also for providing a venue variety of other music programs.
As a church, we are constantly seeking to expand our outreach into the city, connecting with workers, visitors and those who are disadvantaged.
When entering St Stephen’s, you'll be greeted by its beauty and tranquillity. So take a moment to look around the building, reflect, or simply sit and take in the peace and serenity.
St Stephen's building is a significant example of the Inter War Gothic architectural style, one of three existing churches in that style. in 1935, a new St Stephen's Church building was dedicated. The architects, John Reid and Finlay Munro Jnr, were likely influenced by the architecture of the St Stephen’s Chapel in Westminster, London.
It is part of the group of high quality and historic buildings lining Macquarie Street, and contributing to that historic precinct.
Stained Glass Windows
Stained glass windows depict stories and people from the Bible, as well as commemorating significant people and events within the church.
Our windows with medallions of heraldic and scriptural subjects were designed by Norman St Clair Carter and dedicated over thirty years from 1935 when St Stephen's was rebuilt on the current site. In each window there are two medallions depicting scenes from the Bible. At the bottom of each window is a replica of a coat of arms in some way related to the person who gave the window, or the person in whose memory the window was given. The etched verses are from the King James Bible.
Stained glass windows depict stories and people from the Bible, as well as commemorating significant people and events within the church.
Our windows with medallions of heraldic and scriptural subjects were designed by Norman St Clair Carter and dedicated over thirty years from 1935 when St Stephen's was rebuilt on the current site. In each window there are two medallions depicting scenes from the Bible. At the bottom of each window is a replica of a coat of arms in some way related to the person who gave the window, or the person in whose memory the window was given. The etched verses are from the King James Bible.
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Our neighbours at 60 Martin Place:
Hassell designed a curvaceous, 33-storey tower on Sydney’s Martin Place that leans over our interwar, heritage-listed church. The design won a design excellence competition over six local and international contenders in February 2015. The building was developed by Investa and Gwynvill Group. The form of the tower curves over the heritage-listed St. Stephen’s Uniting Church to the north. Investa struck a deal with the church, which involved temporarily amalgamating the land titles for the two sites. The foyer features a view of the Southern facade of the church. |
