Members of the public, emergency services, lodge managers, resort staff and politicians have been invited to attend the annual blessing of the snow church service at Perisher on Saturday, 7 June.

The service, to be held from 11am at The Alpine Church, Front Valley, Perisher, has been held for more than 40 years on the Saturday morning of the June long weekend, which is traditionally the opening weekend of the snowsports season.

Snowy Mountains chaplain, Graham Morrison, said invitations had been sent to Perisher senior staff, National Parks and Wildlife Service, NSW Police, Fire and Rescue, Ambulance NSW, State Emergency Services and Ski Patrol.

“We have also invited state and federal members of parliament and Snowy Monaro Regional Council representatives, along with Planning NSW, Slopes (and all lodges),” Mr Morrison said.

The Alpine Church is located above Perisher carpark and will continue to hold Sunday services for locals and visitors throughout the snow season, with details posted on the Alpine Church Facebook page.