Red Hill, QLD - Baptist
Year Built: 1888
Denomination: Baptist
Address: 16 Windsor Road, Red Hill, Queensland, 4059
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Turrbal people
Last Updated: 23/04/2023
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History and Architecture:
In 1877 the church was formed with just 19 members, pastored by Rev Thomas Leitch. By 1888 the church building was constructed debt-free, on the present Windsor Road site, Its seats 400. The style is Victorian Carpenter Gothic. By 1973 it was considered that the church should close however the persistence e of the 30 members kept it open.
A fire in the Thrift shop nearly burnt the church down and repairs were carried out after smoke and water damaged caused some damage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 - 1929 | Rev T. Leitch | |||
| 1930 - 1935 | Rev A. H. Brooks | |||
| 1935 - 1937 | Rev Dr H. D. Dart | |||
| 1937 - 1943 | Rev R Horn | |||
| 1944 - 1973 | Rev G Durward | |||
| 1974 - | Rev R Bullpit | |||
| 1977 - 1990 | Rev S. Shaw | |||
| 1991 - 1996 | Rev R Beeston | |||
| 1997 - 2000 | Rev S. Hamlet | |||
| 2000 - | Rev J Anderson |
Organ:
The organ was installed in 1925.