Glen Iris, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1932
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 200 Glen Iris Road, Glen Iris, Victoria, 3146
Previous Denomination: Wesleyan Methodist
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung people
Last Updated: 18/07/2023
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History and Architecture:
The first service was held in 1862 in the house of Mr. Robinson in Albion Road; then in a house (some say a wool shed), owned by him, which stood somewhere near where St. Oswald's Church is now erected in High Street. The music was supplied by a Mrs. Mann, who played a concertina.
Second-hand bricks for the construction of the Church were carted by Mr. Nicholas Pepperill (who, with long, flowing, white beard, was a notable visitor to our Diamond Jubilee celebrations in 1922), from an unused building towards Toorak Road. This was either a church fallen into disuse, or more probably the first private school, which stood somewhere near where Rosedale Street now is.
The Builder for that Church was Mr Richard Mann senior. The Opening service was conducted by Rev Joseph Dare on Sunday, May 7th, 1865. A simple brick, gabled building with stepped buttresses, a timber rose window at its southern end, and a slate roof.
The foundation stone for a new red brick church was laid by Leonard E. P. Moran, Esq., on August 20th, 1932.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 - | Rev Fred H. Williams | M | 1859 | 1943 |
| 1947 - 1952 | Rev Herbert J. Williams | Also Malvern | ||
| 1948 - | Rev Arthur E. Davey | M | 1979 | |
| 1955 - 1960 | Rev George A. Collett | Also Ashburton | ||
| 1952 - 1960 | Rev J. H. Hull | locum tenens from Malvern | ||
| 1960 - | Rev Ronald W. Allardice | M | ||
| 1960 - | Rev Eric N. Derbyshire | Also Ashburton | ||
| 2022 ? - | Rev Garath Darlow | U |
Organ:
The Organ was built in 1969 by George Fincham & Sons for Presbyterian (later Uniting) Church, Halley Street, Hartwell. Enlarged in 1992 by S.J. Laurie (addition of pedal Bourdon and pedal coupler). Installed in present location in 2007 by Australian Pipe Organs. It has 1m, 3rks ext, 1c, elmag.
Source:
1. Glen Iris Methodist Church Diamond Jubilee.1862 - 1932. LTP 287.19451 SH8G.
2. Methodist Church of Australasia Ministerial Index.
3. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.