3 Best Churches in Central Coast

“St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Gosford is part of the Broken Bay Diocese, which offers Mass and Prayer Services, Sacraments, Community and Ministry Groups, and Faith Formation. The Sisters of St. Joseph opened the church in 1910 to serve the Gosford community and surrounding areas. As the population grew, the church became surrounded by busy roads and railway lines. By 1965, Fr. Patrick McManus had decided to purchase land in East Gosford to build a new St. Patrick's Church to serve over 600 congregants. The construction funds for the new church were raised through the sale of the old church. In 1959, St. Patrick's School opened at East Gosford, founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph. After the final residents of St. Joseph left the convent, the St. Patrick's Catholic Parish Gosford convent was converted into living quarters for priests and office space. The church is now leased as commercial offices. St. Patrick's is blessed to have a thriving, cooperative parish where staff and volunteers work together to achieve the parish's mission under the leadership of the parish administrator.”

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“EV Church holds firm to the hope in the Bible's life-changing message of Jesus and wants to share this with the people of the Central Coast. Central to their beliefs is the understanding that God communicates and reveals Himself through His Spirit in His Word. Consequently, the church remains steadfastly committed to delivering sound teachings from the scriptures weekly. The weekend gatherings at EV Church are special moments when the church family congregates as a unified body. They hold firm to the belief that while sin presents a significant challenge, God's solution is far greater. An integral aspect of their mission is witnessing coastal residents embrace God through Jesus for salvation, emphasizing the importance of listening to God's message conveyed through the Bible. At EV Church, they grapple with life's various complexities, just like others. Their gatherings encompass singing, prayer, Bible reading, insightful sermons, and fellowship, creating an encouraging and thought-provoking atmosphere.”

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“Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Parish, Terrigal, features Masses, sacraments, pastoral care, and spiritual events tailored to the community's faith development. The parish began in 1931 when Mass was celebrated monthly in a public hall on Kurrawyba Avenue, opposite the present Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza. They are blessed to have many parishioners involved in the Lay Ministry. Please take the time to explore their directory and learn about joining one of the Parish Ministries. The church is a Catholic community whose faith in God is inspired by the love and example of Jesus. Their Lady Star of the Sea, Terrigal, is located in a tranquil green valley not far from the parish, overlooking the sea at Terrigal Beach. The parish is blessed to have parishioners involved in many ministries and is always ready to welcome new members.”

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