Berry, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1932
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 71 Albert Street, Berry, New South Wales, 2535
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: J.M. Mills
Traditional Owners: Wodi-Wodi people
Last Updated: 30/11/2023
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History and Architecture:
Mr. J. M. Mills was appointed architect and plans were prepared, and after some modifications suggested by the Trustees, the plans were accepted and tenders called. The lowest tender, that of Messrs. Whitwell Bros, of Hurstville, was accepted.
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was set by Rev W. Green 30.6.32 - G. Gillam Secretary Treasurer".
Clergy:
These names are now in the database and can be searched individually
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1887 - 1889 | Rev C. E. James | M | ||
| 1889 - 1892 | Rev C. J. McCoy | M | 1849 | 1942 |
| 1892 - 1895 | Rev Kirton A. Corner | M | 1844 | 1912 |
| 1895 - 1898 | Rev James Colwell | M | 1860 | 1930 |
| 1898 - 1901 | Rev J. Robson | M | 1839 | 1905 |
| 1901 - 1904 | Rev R. Johnson | M | ||
| 1904 - 1907 | Rev J. W. Morre | M | ||
| 1907 - 1910 | Rev Joseph Hopkins | M | 1841 | 1932 |
| 1910 - 1913 | Rev Frederick Dixon | M | 1856 | 1938 |
| 1913 - 1918 | Rev Samuel Gilby | M | 1850 | 1924 |
| 1918 - 1923 | Rev Alfred S.J. Harding | M | 1860 | 1948 |
| 1923 - 1924 | Rev William C. Francis | M | ||
| 1924 - 1927 | Rev W. A. Burns | M | ||
| 1927 - 1931 | Rev Walter H. Willey | M | ||
| 1931 - 1935 | Rev W. Green | M | ||
| 1935 - 1939 | Rev Harold R. A. Arthur | M | ||
| 1956 - 1960 | Rev Lawrence E. Brooks | M | 1895 | 1964 |
| 2021 - | Rev Andrew Watts | U |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Souvenir handbook of the opening ceremony and dedication service of the Methodist Church, Berry
2. Methodist Church of Australasia Ministerial Index