Manly, NSW - Manly Village Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 4 West Promenade, Manly, New South Wales, 2095
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: Burcham Clamp and Finch
Traditional Owners: Gayemagal people
Last Updated: 19/11/2023
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History and Architecture:
The Church building was erected corner Gilbert Street and West Prominard in 1924. The architects were Burcham Clamp and Finch, and the builders were Jefferay and Bartlett of Parramatta. Built in a Neo-Romanesque-style the church was constructed of dark brick with light-red brick used to pick out the arch, doors and window openings has fine proportions.
The Church was opened on 20 June 1925 by Rev Harold Wheen, the president of the Methodist Conference.10 The minister of the new church was Rev R J Thomas. The building cost £17,000.
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of the Triune God this Foundation stone was laid by Edwin Godfrey J.P. December 8th 1924. EBENEZER".
Clergy:
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| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 - 1892 | Rev G. Thompson | WM | ||
| 1893 - 1894 | Rev W. F. Oakes | WM | ||
| 1895 - 1895 | Rev A. J. Webb | WM | ||
| 1896 - 1896 | Rev F. W.A. Roberts | WM | ||
| 1897 - 1898 | Rev J. H. Lewin | WM | ||
| 1899 - 1901 | Rev T. F. Potts | M | ||
| 1906 - 1908 | Rev G. Thompson | M | ||
| 1909 - 1911 | Rev J. C. Hill | M | ||
| 1912 - 1913 | Rev L. H. Kelnack | M | ||
| 1914 - 1917 | Rev H. C. Foreman | M | ||
| 1918 - 1919 | Rev F. C. Ball | M | ||
| 1920 - 1920 | Rev P. J. Stephens | M | ||
| 1921 - 1923 | Rev F. R. Swynny | M | ||
| 1924 - 1926 | Rev R. J. Thomas | M | ||
| 1927 - 1931 | Rev Frank H. Rayward | M | ||
| 1934 - 1936 | Rev William E. Taylor | M | ||
| 1935 - 1940 | Rev Raymond H. Doust | M | 1969 | |
| 1938 - 1943 | Rev W. Epworth Barker | M | ||
| 1940 - 1945 | Rev Riddiford C. Oakley | M | 1964 | |
| 1945 - 1948 | Rev Robert B. Lew | M | ||
| 1943 - | Rev Silas Bembrick | Sup | 1962 | |
| 1946 - 1951 | Rev Reuben Bird | M | 1924 | 2016 |
| 1948 - 1953 | Rev Rupert J. Williams | M | ||
| 1950 - | Rev William Coleman | Sup | ||
| 1951 - 1956 | Rev Arthur E. Brawn | M | ||
| 1953 - 1960 | Rev Norman G. Pardey | M | ||
| 1954 - | Rev W. Epworth Barker | Sup | ||
| 1954 - | Rev William H.D. Butler | Sup | ||
| 1956 - | Rev Donald F. Boorman | M | ||
| 1956 - | Rev Walter H. Willey | Sup | ||
| 1957 - | Rev Scarth Fleminng | Sup | ||
| 1958 - | Rev Frank H. Rayward | Sup | ||
| 1960 - | Rev Wesley J. Douglass | M | ||
| 2023 ? - | Rev John Barker |
Organ:
The Organ was built by Charles Richardson c.1900 for the Ocean Street Congregational Church, Woollahra, and rebuilt by Walkers in 1981 (2/17 electro-magnetic). The organ was purchased by the Manly Methodist Church in 1925 and was installed by C W Leggo.
For a complete history and photos click here.
Source:
1. Methodist Church of Australasia Ministerial Index
2. Ryerson Index.
3. Northern Beaches Library Hub