Beaudesert, QLD - Uniting
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 1 Duckett Street, Beaudesert, Queensland, 4285
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Yugambeh people
Last Updated: 24/04/2023
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History and Architecture:
Ministry of the Methodist/Uniting Church has operated in Beaudesert since regular church services commenced in January 1908. A Mr. Moorhouse conducted services occasionally in the town of Beaudesert. Those services were held in the home of Mr. & Mrs. S.R. LeGrand. In 1907 there were three names on the Methodist Members Roll for Beaudesert. Viz: Sydney R. LeGrand, Mary Jane LeGrand and Bro. Moxon.
In 1908 a tender to build the first church submitted by Mr C.A. Thams for £60 was accepted and the building was completed in August.
The church was officially opened by Rev. Dr. II. Youngman on Saturday the 5th of September 1908. It rained heavily on the day. A great crowd was expected and prepared for so there was great disappointment when only 50 people attended. Among those who attended were Rev. H. Saunders (Baptist). Capt. Jones (Salvation Army) and two Methodist Ministers the Rev. J. Fox and the Rev. J. Whitney. Rev. Dr. Youngman. Rev. Denny and Mr. S. LeGrand addressed the gathering.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 - 1910 | Rev H. A. Denny | M | ||
| 1910 - 1911 | Rev W. Leembruggen | M | ||
| 1911 - 1912 | Rev I. Weir | M | ||
| 1912 - | Rev . H. Ball | M | ||
| 1912 - 1915 | Rev W. C. Kleindienst | M | ||
| 1915 - 1917 | Rev W. Kidd | M | ||
| 1917 - 1919 | Rev F. H. Metcalfe | M | ||
| 1919 - 1921 | Rev T. N. Deller | M | ||
| 1921 - 1924 | Rev T. H. Taylor | M | ||
| 1924 - 1926 | Rev C. H. Foulkes | M | ||
| 1926 - 1928 | Rev M. Lee | M | ||
| 1928 - 1931 | Rev J. Murray | M | ||
| 1931 - | Rev W. P. Wellington | M | ||
| 1932 - 1935 | Rev A. Walker | M | ||
| 1935 - 1938 | Rev H. T. Unwin | M | ||
| 1938 - 1941 | Rev A. C. Hawley | M | ||
| 1941 - 1945 | Rev H. J. Potter | M | ||
| 1945 - 1948 | Rev J. J. Wilson | M | ||
| 1948 - 1951 | Rev A. C. Meadmore | M | ||
| 1951 - 1956 | Rev A. L. Rose | M | ||
| 1956 - 1959 | Rev C. F. Orton | M | ||
| 1959 - | Rev G. Grimmett | M | ||
| 1959 - 1963 | Rev E. C. Jensen | M | ||
| 1962 - 1965 | Rev W. Dalgleish | M Asst | ||
| 1964 - 1967 | Rev B. J. Dale | M | ||
| 1966 - 1967 | Rev R. Philpot | M Asst | ||
| 1968 - 1972 | Rev C. W. Schultz | M | ||
| 1968 - 1969 | Rev G. Adsett | M Asst | ||
| 1970 - 1971 | Deaconess F. M. Alcorn | M | ||
| 1972 - 1973 | Deaconess B. M. Ham | M | ||
| 1973 - 1974 | Rev C. S. Duffie | M | ||
| 1975 - 1978 | Rev . Turpin | U | ||
| 1979 - 1985 | Rev O. Marks | U | ||
| 1984 - | Rev R. Wakling | Baptist | ||
| 1986 - 1990 | Rev M. Genrich | U | ||
| 1991 - 1995 | Rev P. Clark | U | ||
| 1995 - | Rev Dr R. Moylan | Lutheran | ||
| 1996 - 2000 | Rev N. Damant | U | ||
| 2001 - 2004 | Rev Y. Sutherland | U | ||
| 2005 - | Rev B. Whitlock | U | ||
| 2006 - | Rev R. Packer | U | ||
| 2019 - | Rev David Hawke | U |
Organ:
The Organ was built by Whitehouse Brothers of Brisbane in 1922, for Presbyterian Church, Fortitude Valley. It had 2 manuals, 8 speaking stops, tubular-pneumatic action. Electrified in 1973 by H.W. Jarrott of Brisbane. Installed in present location in 1991-92 by W.H. McKelvie of Beaudesert. It has 2 manuals, 8 speaking stops, electro-pneumatic action.
For a full description and photos click here.
Source:
1. Faith of Our Fathers. 100 years of worship in the Beaudesert Methodist and Uniting Church. June Todd 287.93 TOD
2. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.