St Alban’s Church in Booligal has been de-commissioned as an Anglican church.

The service took place last Thursday by Archdeacon Robert Murphy, assisted by Riverina Diocese Registrar, Mandy Walsh and witnessed by parishioners Helen Rogers, Alison Crossley, Bronwyn Turner and Jenny Sheaffe.

“It was with profound disappointment we attended the decommission service,” Mrs Sheaffe said.

“St Alban’s Anglican Church has been more than a building in our community.

Financial support is sought to help the community of Booligal retain their beloved St Alban’s Church building.

“The community is thrilled to announce that the Diocese has accepted our offer to purchase St Alban’s,” spokesperson Alison Crossley said.

Read Tertia Butcher’s investigation into the unexpected sale of the Anglican Church at Booligal.

Bishop Kirk has responded by the community has vowed to fight.

“We lost our communication, then our education. Now our congregation” - Emily Turner and Helen Rogers.