Devonport, TAS - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1932
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 45 Steele Street, Devonport, Tasmania, 7310
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Palawa people
Last Updated: 16/03/2023
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History and Architecture:
The foundation stone was laid by Rev W.H.E. Abbey Circuit minister and Chairman of Mersey district June 27 1931. The current church building was opened on March 1932 . The Church was closed in 2018. This is now a Community Wellness centre. A Tasmanian, multi-faceted media production company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925 - 1928 | Rev George T. Arthur | M | ||
| 1934 - 1938 | Rev Charles F. Bremer | M | ||
| 1938 - 1943 | Rev Norman Elliott | M | ||
| 1948 - 1953 | Rev Edward Leslie Vercoe | M | 1973 | |
| 1958 - 1960 | Rev John L. Cousins | M | ||
| 1960 - | Rev Ivor R. Maggs | M | ||
| 2018 - | Rev Allan Thompson | U |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Congregatioalism in Tasmania 1830 - 1977. A brief history compiled by Theo E Sharples.