St James Church at Buln Buln celebrated its 150th anniversary and reunion on July 27.
More than seventy people crammed into the small rural church. As well as many locals, several former members of the congregation who no longer live in the district made the effort to attend, some from as far afield as Queensland.

Quite a few previous ministers and locum ministers who had served at St James over the years also attended.
The celebration was led by current minister the Reverend Gospel Ralte, with Anglican Bishop of Gippsland Richard Treloar as guest speaker.
The bishop provided some of the less-known history of the church, drawing connections with St James Day and a Bible passage from the Epistle of St James.
Local parishioners provided readings, conducted prayers of thanks, led liturgy, and gave a short summary of the church's 150-year history.
The parish choir "Wattle Bird Singers" performed an original and special number.
After the service everyone enjoyed fellowship with one another in the meeting room, sharing many stories over a country style afternoon tea .
A history booklet of St James Church was provided to attendees.
Although small in numbers the current congregation organised the event.