Highton, VIC - St Lukes Uniting
Year Built: 1868
Denomination: Uniting
Saint: Luke
Address: 269 Roslyn Road, Highton, Victoria, 3216
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Wadawurrung people
Last Updated: 23/01/2024
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History and Architecture:
The Church dates back to 1853 when the first Wesleyan church services were held in homes in the small farming community of Highton. In October 1854, at the present site, the foundation stone of the first brick church was laid and services were being held there by early 1855.
The Church was erected in 1868. On July 21st, 1926 a tornado hit Highton and wrecked the church. The church was rebuilt and opened again in 1927.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 - 1966 | Rev Steve Box | M | ||
| 1967 - 1968 | Rev David Pentecost | M | ||
| 1969 - 1973 | Rev Ronald J. Yeates | M | ||
| 1974 - 1979 | Rev John B. Robson | |||
| 1981 - 1986 | Rev Bob Patterson | |||
| 1983 - | Rev Anne Painter | |||
| 1987 - 1989 | Rev Kenneth Ralph | |||
| 1991 - 1998 | Rev George Grimmett | |||
| 1996 - | Rev Wesley Trigg | Asst |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Church Website.
2. Victorian Heritage Database.
3. Steadfast Through Change