17/05/2026
2026 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION!
Armenian Evangelical Church of Sydney and the Armenian Missionary Association of Australia.
Over the weekend, we celebrated several significant milestones: the 180th anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical Church, the 60th anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical Church of Sydney, the 30th anniversary of the Armenian Evangelical Church of Sydney Sanctuary, and the 25th anniversary of the Armenian Missionary Association of Australia.
It was our privilege to welcome two distinguished guests for these momentous occasions: Rev. Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the Armenian Evangelical World Council, President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East, the President of Haigazian University and President of the Middle East Council of Churches; and Mr. Harout Nercessian, Field Director of the Armenian Missionary Association of America (AMAA), representing AMAA President Mr. Gary Phillips and Executive Director Mr. Serge Buchakjian.
Our celebrations included a Celebration Night on Saturday, 16 May, at St Stephenโs Uniting Church, Sydney; an Anniversary Thanksgiving Worship Service on the morning of Sunday, 17 May, at the Armenian Evangelical Church of Sydney; and a Fundraising Banquet on Sunday evening, 17 May, at Miramare Gardens.
It was a joyous and meaningful occasion, a time of reflection, gratitude, and thanksgiving to God. We were honoured to be joined by many dignitaries, church leaders from various denominations, benefactors, sponsors, representatives of different organisations, friends, church members and many other valued guests.
A full report of the celebrations will be posted soon.
We give thanks to God for these important milestones and pray that, by His grace, we will continue our journey faithfully under His guidance and blessing.