Sale, VIC - St Columba's Uniting
Year Built: 1958
Denomination: Uniting
Saint: Columba
Address: MacAlister Street, Sale, Victoria, 3850
Previous Denomination: Presbyterian
Architect: Keith Reid
Traditional Owners: Gunaikurnai people
Last Updated: 26/02/2024
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History and Architecture:
The first Presbyterian service was held on 29 January 1854 at the Woolpack Inn, Sale.1 A permanent church building was erected in 1859 and this was demolished in 1972.
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God in Thankful Remembrance of the Presbyterian Pioneers of Gippsland this stone was set by Charles Cyril Login a Grandson of the first Minister and a member of this Congregation 7th May 1955. Architect Keith Reid Builder Denzil Black".
Clergy:
There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.
Organ:
The Organ was built in 1968 by Laurie Pipe Organs Pty Ltd. It has 2 manuals, 18 speaking stops (7 ranks extended), 2 couplers, electro-pneumatic action.
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Source:
1. Organ Historical trust of Australia with permission.