Maclean, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1890
Denomination: Uniting
Address: Cnr Church & River Streets, Maclean, New South Wales, 2463
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Bundjalung people
Last Updated: 27/09/2022
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History and Architecture:
The Churches history goes back to the original Scottish settlers of Maclean, who purchased the land which is located on the corner of River and Wharf Streets in Maclean on 31 August, 1863. The churches first minister Rev Duncan McInnes was ordained at East Maitland on Friday, 30 July, 1868 and was admitted to the pastoral charge of the congregation of ‘Rocky Mouth’ Clarence River.
A plaque reads, "The Methodist Church Built in 1890 this is the second oldest church in Maclean and replaces the previous weatherboard structure (1871). The church was extended in 1908 and the entrance porch which had been at the far end is now central".
A plaque reads, "To the Glory of God Jesus said. "I am the door" These doors are dedicated to the memory of Rev Kelvin Russell 1932 ~ 2014".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 - 1909 | Rev Silas Bembrick | M | ||
| 1921 - 1925 | Rev Edward M. Boyer | M | ||
| 1925 - 1928 | Rev George A. Little | M | ||
| 1928 - 1930 | Rev Lawrence E. Brooks | M | ||
| 1930 - 1935 | Rev Jesson Fleming | M | ||
| 1943 - 1947 | Rev Arthur F. Oliver | M | ||
| 1947 - 1951 | Rev Alfred H.J. Emms | M |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Source:
1. Clarence Valley News. Click here to read full article.
2. Methodist Church of Australasia Ministerial Index