Oatley, NSW - Uniting
Denomination: Uniting
Address: Cnr Letitia Street & Frederick Street, Oatley, New South Wales, 2223
Architect: Clive Stevens
Traditional Owners: Biddegal/Bidjigal/Bedegal people
Last Updated: 04/03/2024
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History and Architecture:
In 1915 a site was purchased for £120 on the corner of Frederick and Letitia Sts, Oatley. Estate agent J.W. Berryman, the first reacher, let the deposit of £20 stand as his gift.
The new brick church cost approximately £14,400.
The Foundation stone of the Original church reads, “This stone was set by Aid. Hugh Patrick Esq., 3rd November 1917. ” This stone is located on the wall of the Hall foyer. The Foundation stone of the current Church reads, “To the Glory of God this stone was set by J.W. Bayley Esq., on 1 7th May 1958 by Rev W. S. Beazley, Minister.” This stone is located at the bottom of the external stairs near the door to the lower hall.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 - 1998 | Rev Rob Nance | |||
| 1998 - 1999 | Rev A. S. Coleman | Interim | ||
| 1999 - 2001 | Rev Tara Curlewis | |||
| 2001 - 2003 | Rev Geoff Cummins | Interim | ||
| 2001 - 2003 | Rev Robert McSwan | Interim | ||
| 2001 - 2003 | Rev Robert Wyndham | |||
| 2003 - 2004 | Rev Ray Hughes | |||
| 2004 - 2008 | Rev Bob McSwan | Interim | ||
| 2004 - 2008 | Rev John Boyes | |||
| 2004 - 2008 | Rev David Jensen | Interim | ||
| 2004 - 2008 | Rev Bill Clark | Interim | ||
| 2004 - 2008 | Rev Len Cliff | Interim | ||
| 2004 - 2008 | Rev Harry Roberts | Interim | ||
| 2008 - | Rev Ill Woong Kim |
Organ:
The Hammond Electronic Organ, which cost £500 was installed and dedicated on the 7th of November 1938.
Source:
1. Celebrating the centenary of Oatley Methodist Church from Illuminate Recollect. https://illuminate.recollect.net.au/nodes/view/1618