Echuca, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1901
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 115 Hare Street, Echuca, Victoria, 3564
Previous Denomination: Presbyterian
Architect: A.E. Castles
Architectural Style: Gothic Polychrome
Traditional Owners: Yorta-Yorta people
Last Updated: 24/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Presbyterians of Echuca first began worshipping together in 1858. The Church was erected in 1901. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Hon G.S. Simme MLC 16th January AD 1901 Gloria Deo".
A wall plaque on the front door reads "To The Glory of God and in Memory of past Members of the Ladies Guild. The Gift of Members During The Centenary Year 1858 - 1958".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1863 - 1865 | Rev Dr Mercer | P | ||
| 1869 - 1870 | Rev A. Mackie | P | ||
| 1871 - 1905 | Rev J. C. Johnstone | P | ||
| 1905 - 1912 | Rev H. Carroll | P | ||
| 1912 - 1922 | Rev B. T. Buntine | P | ||
| 1922 - 1928 | Rev Hume Humphreys | P | ||
| 1928 - 1945 | Rev Menzies Miller | P | ||
| 1946 - 1956 | Rev H. W.R. Norwood | P | ||
| 1957 - 1959 | Rev E. W.C. New | P | ||
| 1961 - 1962 | Rev W. Johnson | Asst | ||
| 1969 - 1976 | Rev J. Hazeldine | P | ||
| 2022 - | Rev Michele Lees | U |
Source:
1. From Market to Market Place A Church in Echuca 1858 - 2001 SLT 287.93099454 F92B