Minden, QLD - Lutheran
Denomination: Lutheran
Address: 712 Tallegalla Road, Minden, Queensland, 4311
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Jagera people
Last Updated: 22/04/2023
History and Architecture:
The area was originally known as the Rosewood Scrub, and Minden was named after the German town of the same name. This is a Zion Lutheran Church. The land on which the church stands was transferred to the congregation in 1880, and they built the first church in that year.
Clergy:
These names are now in the Database and can be searched individually.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 - 1878 | Pastor Christoffer Gaustad | IM | ||
| 1875 - 1879 | Pastor C. Bendt | IM | ||
| 1889 - 1890 | Pastor H Wallat | IM | ||
| 1891 - 1893 | Pastor M M Millat | ELSQ | ||
| 1923 - 1963 | Pastor F. W. Noak | UELCA | ||
| 1963 - 1992 | Pastor V. S Grenger | LCA | ||
| 2015 - | Pastor Carl Thiele | LCA |
Organ:
The present organ was built by Whitehouse Brothers of Brisbane and installed in June 1931. Restored i 2017 by Pierce Pipe Organs of Brisbane. It has 1 manual, 3 speaking stops, tubular-pneumatic action, no pedals.
For a full description and photos click here.
Contributions:
1. John Huth 2019
Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.