Since 1925
Our History
Our shared story
A Century of Faith
Our story connects five local Methodist congregations, the formation of the Uniting Church and the renewal of our Concord West building. These milestones trace that shared history.
22 August 1925
The Church Opens
The original church building was opened by Mrs L. E. Nash on Saturday, 22 August 1925, for the Methodist Church of Australasia.
22 June 1977
Becoming a Uniting Church
The Uniting Church in Australia was formed at a service in Sydney Town Hall, bringing together the Methodist Church of Australasia, the Presbyterian Church of Australia and the Congregational Union of Australia. Concord West Methodist Church became part of this new church.
1980
Five Churches, One Parish
Concord Wesley, Concord East, Central Concord, Concord West and Rhodes amalgamated to form a single Concord Parish of the UCA. The five churches continued under the leadership of two ministers.
28 July 1991
A Congregation Reunited
After renovation, Concord West opened with its first service as UCA Concord Congregation, welcoming members from all five churches. Average Sunday attendance was 93 in 1991.
Concord Parish · 1980
A Parish Coming Together
The Five Founding Churches
- Concord Wesley Methodist Church
- Corner of Concord Road and Sydney Street
- Concord East Methodist Church
- Corner of Wallace Street and Burwood Road
- Central Concord Methodist Church
- Majors Bay Road
- Concord West Methodist Church
- Corner of Concord Road and Wunda Road — the present building
- Rhodes Methodist Church
- Cavell Avenue
A Changing Community
As Concord’s population changed, fewer people were worshipping in each of the five churches. Concord Wesley transferred to Sydney Cheil Uniting Church, Concord, serving Korean speakers. Rhodes and Concord East churches closed and their properties were sold.
Central Concord’s property was retained for an Op Shop, adult fellowship and youth activities, while members from all five churches came together at the renovated Concord West building in 1991.
From the archives
Places in Our Story
These historic photographs bring together the five churches that formed Concord Parish and the little wooden church that preceded them.
Concord Wesley Uniting Church
Concord Road and Sydney Street
Rhodes Uniting Church
Cavell Avenue · established in 1916
Concord East Uniting Church
Wallace Street and Burwood Road
Concord West Uniting Church
Concord Road and Wunda Road
Central Concord Uniting Church
Majors Bay Road
The Little Wooden Church
Concord’s first Methodist church · opened in 1907 on Concord Road
Images: Coupe, Sheena M. (1983). Concord: a centenary history. Concord, N.S.W.: Council of the Municipality of Concord.
Story adapted from Concord Uniting Church’s Our Story.
Our story continues
Together in Community & Faith
Concord Uniting Church is a community of discipleship that has something for everyone.
We strongly believe that the work of the church is best achieved together as a community. We strive to build that sense of community within our church and beyond it.
Our outreach programs and activities connect us with the local Concord community as we continue to grow with one another as followers of Jesus Christ. Throughout our history, our multicultural congregation has been rich in diversity, community and faith.
Church record
Church Information
- Church name
- Concord Uniting Church
- Previous name
- Concord West Methodist Church
- Denomination
- Uniting Church in Australia
- Address
- 310 Concord Road, Concord West NSW 2138
- Renovated and reopened
- 28 July 1991
- Church community
- Sydney Presbytery, Synod of NSW & ACT
- Church mobile
- 0412 108 612
Help Preserve Our History
Family memories, old photographs and documents may help tell more of our church’s story.
Details of the foundation stone and any memorial plaque are not currently known. If you have information or photographs to share, please contact the church.
For photographs, email the church directly.