The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland in Australia is a Christian denomination affiliated with the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland, operating under the oversight of its Asia Pacific Presbytery, which governs congregations in Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore. The Sydney congregation is one of the active bodies within this network, located in the suburb of Riverstone, Western Sydney, approximately 50 kilometers west of Sydney's central business district and near the Blue Mountains.

History and Background

The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland is a mainline descendant of the historic Church of Scotland of the Reformation. The Australian congregations continue this theological and ecclesiastical heritage, maintaining Reformed and Presbyterian doctrines and practices consistent with the Scottish tradition.

Congregational Life

The Sydney congregation holds worship services on the Lord’s Day (Christian Sabbath) at 10:30 am and 6:00 pm, complemented by a weekly prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm. The church meets at the corner of Oxford and Regent Streets in Riverstone. The services and community activities reflect the church's emphasis on worship, prayer, and the teaching of Reformed doctrine.

Beliefs and Mission

The Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland in Australia upholds conservative Reformed theology and seeks to honor God through public worship and community engagement consistent with historic Presbyterian standards. The congregation prays for the extension of God’s Kingdom and aims to be a blessing to the Lord’s honor and praise, embodying the scriptural hope expressed in Psalm 33:22.

Organizational Status

As a nonprofit organization registered in Australia, the church operates under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 30501511875RR0001. It functions as part of the wider Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland network, supporting the work and witness of the Reformed Presbyterian faith in the Asia Pacific region.

This article summarizes the role, activities, and heritage of the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland in Australia, with a particular focus on its Sydney congregation.

[1] https://www.fpchurch.org.au [2] https://sydneyfpchurch.org.au [3] https://www.fpchurch.org.uk/location/sydney-congregation/ [4] https://sydneyfpchurch.org.au/about-us/fp-church-history [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Presbyterian_Church_(Australia)