St Lucia, QLD - Chinese Christian (Former Methodist)
Year Built: 1962
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 83 Ryans Road, St Lucia, Queensland, 4067
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Turrbal people
Last Updated: 23/04/2023
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History and Architecture:
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by the President of the Conference Rev N.H. Grimmett LTh on 25th February 1962. St Lucia Methodist Church Rev J. Tainton BA BD Rev R.T. Nugent DiP DO Ministers E.J. Coulter Secretary G.H. Beer Treasurer".
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 - | Rev J. Tainton | M | ||
| 1962 - | Rev R. T. Nugent | M |
Organ:
The Organ was built by Noel Ferguson of Cairns in 1951, for his residence. It had 2 manuals, 4 ranks extended, electric action. Installed in the present location in 1970 with additions by H.W. Jarrott of Brisbane. It had 2 manuals, 5 ranks extended, electric action. Extensive repairs in 2019 by Doug Milne and Graham Hyde of Brisbane.
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Source:
1. Organ Historical Trust of Australia with permission.