Minden, QLD - Zion Lutheran
Denomination: Lutheran
Address: 712 Tallegalla Road, Minden, Queensland, 4311
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Jagera people
Last Updated: 28/04/2024
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1878 - 1879 | Pastor E. C.F.T. Heiner | I | ||
| 1880 - 1888 | Pastor J. F.R. Goessling | I & ELSQ | ||
| 1888 - 1913 | Pastor J. F. Frank | ELSQ | ||
| 1914 - 1914 | Pastor C. M.L. Doehler | ELSQ | ||
| 1915 - 1920 | Pastor J. B. Koch | ELSQ | ||
| 1920 - 1924 | Pastor T. W. Lutze | ELSA | ||
| 1924 - 1942 | Pastor H. E. Temme | ELSA | ||
| 1942 - 1949 | Pastor H. F. Quast | ELSA | ||
| 1949 - 1954 | Pastor A. E. Schirmer | ELSA | ||
| 1955 - 1959 | Pastor B. K.R. Haebich | ELSA | ||
| 1959 - 1992 | Pastor V. S. Grieger | ELSA & LCA | ||
| 1995 - 1999 | Pastor C. J. Logan | LCA | ||
| 2000 - 2004 | Pastor M. J. Wilksch | LCA | ||
| 2004 - 2010 | Pastor R. E. Hoffmann | LCA | ||
| 2011 - 2016 | Pastor C. R.E. Thiele | LCA | ||
| 2017 - 2017 | Pastor M. J. Grosse | LCA | ||
| 2017 - | Pastor A. P. Schulz | 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.
2. Lutheran Archives with permission.