Pinjarra Alliance Church hits milestone with the opening of a new chapel

For Pinjarra’s Alliance Church it was simple: they either moved or built a new chapel.

The iconic Pinjarra church faced the dilemma two years go, after their main meeting house started to feel cramped on Sunday mornings.

And after moving to several locations over the years including CWA Hall, Pinjarra Senior High School and the Murray Recreation Centre, the parish decided to stay and build a new chapel capable of accommodating their followers more comfortably.

Last Saturday, the church’s dream became a reality as the congregation together with member for Murray-Wellington Robyn Clarke officially opened the new chapel and shared some morning tea donated by Pinjarra Bakery.

The Alliance Church has been a visible part of Pinjarra for the last 43 years, with organisations such as the Pinjarra Community Gardens, the Mandurah-Pinjarra Aboriginal Evangelical Church, and the Pinjarra Combined Churches Community Kitchen making use of the building.

The church is located in the corner of George and Peel Streets in Pinjarra and in addition to its regular services it offers support services to residents making it tough through the Pinjarra Combined Churches Community Kitchen initiative.

Every Tuesday between 11am and 1pm, the local churches come together to provide a free sausage sizzle lunch to anyone in need, as well as shower facilities and hygiene products.

“Our Dedication plaque says it all really,” Pinjarra Alliance Church pastor John Coman said when asked about the parish’s milestone.

“‘This building is dedicated to the Glory of God and to honouring Jesus Christ through faithful Spirit empowered service to our community and beyond’.”