Uncovering the Faith that Shaped a Nation.
Explore the stories of the pioneers, ministers, and visionaries whose Christian faith laid the foundations of Australian society, education, and culture.
Legacy Profiles
Historical Figures
Discover the lives and legacies of the men and women who helped build Australia upon the principles of their faith.
February 12th
Next Day of Note in Australian Christian History
The Foundation of the First Church in Sydney
321 days until the next day of note
"In February 1793, Reverend Richard Johnson, having waited five years for a proper place of worship, took it upon himself to build a church at his own expense. He employed several convicts to clear the ground and raise a modest building of wattle and daub with a thatched roof."
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Year: 1793
Historical Landmarks
Places of Significance
From colonial Sydney to the remote heart of the Northern Territory, discover the physical legacy of faith across the Australian continent.
