Ashfield, NSW - Baptist
Year Built: 1937
Denomination: Baptist
Address: 19 Holden Street, Ashfield, New South Wales, 2131
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Wangal people
Last Updated: 03/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
The first Baptist Church building in Ashfield was in 1886 at 25 Holden Street, The current Church is the third on this site and was built in 1937. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was unveiled to the Glory of God by Rev R. Goodman Pastor of the Church 28th August 1937".
A church of dark brown face brickwork with dressings of darker brick and cement render. The simple rectangular form is complemented by a parapetted corner tower and squat spire, by an embellished gable end facing Norton Street, and by a transverse hall the symmetrical facade of which pins the north end of the church in Holden Street.
The tower is embellished with checkerboard patterns of brick and render.
Clergy:
This list may not contain every serving cleric, past or present, for this church.
Further submissions welcomed.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 - | Rev A.H Harry Orr | |||
| 1979 - 1987 | Rev Ron Bottomley | |||
| 1988 - | Rev Graham Nicholls | |||
| 1993 - 2014 | Rev John Morrison | |||
| 2016 - 2019 | Rev Danelle McLeay | |||
| 2020 - | Rev Peter Thomas | Interim | ||
| 2021 - 2022 | Rev Mark Coleman | |||
| 2022 - | Rev Guy Yeomans |
Organ:
The organ for the Ashfield Baptist Tabernacle designed by Charles Leggo was opened in 1913. With the exception of metal pipes and keys, the whole organ was manufactured at Griffin & Leggo's own factory.
For a full description and photos click here.
Source:
1. Organ Music Society of Sydney with permission.
2. Ashfiled Heritage Study.
3. Church website.