Wickham is 40 km's to the north of Karratha and its construction was
started in 1970 by the Cliff's Robe River Iron Associates. The parish is
situated on the Pilbara coast in the heart of WA's vast resources industry.
It consists of the Robe River Iron towns of Wickham (Port), Pannawonica
(Mine 200 km inland), Point Samson (fishing), and historic Roebourne (rural)
which has a large proportion of Aboriginal People - a total population of
3,500. The area features the restored pearling port of Cossack, which
attracts many visitors during mid year.
There are two small congregations,
named Wickham and Pannawonica Family Church respectively, accommodating
people from a variety of denominational backgrounds. Members are fresh in
their faith, adventurous and keen to grow. A weekly service is held at
Wickham in the Community Hall; once a month at Pannawonica in a Roman
Catholic Church and on particular occasions at the 100 year old Holy Trinity
Church in Roebourne. In addition there is regular sharing in worship and
community outreach with the Aboriginal and Catholic Churches.
