Meredith, VIC - St Andrews Uniting

History and Architecture:

Formerly a Presbyterian church with services commencing in the early 1860's. The Church was built in 1869 at a cost of £60. The foundation stone was laid on 3 December 1868 by W. J. Reide Esq. The church was designed by Joseph L. Shaw of Geelong.

Reverend John Scott took charge of the parish in 1917 and it was during his ministry that the beautiful brick church was built. Mrs J.L. Matheson of "Moranhurk" laid the foundation stone of the new church on 20 Janaury 1923. It was designed in a conservative Gothic Revival style, adopting a simple nave form and using red brick and cement render with other materials and details typical of the period. The architects were Laird and Buchan of Geelong.

The church was opened on 3 July 1923 with a dedication ceremony.

The first church was between the manse and the new church and was used as a hall until it was sold for removal in 2000. The manse had been shifted from a site opposite the cemetery.