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.