Wodonga, VIC - St John's Lutheran

History and Architecture:

The first Lutheran Church built in Wodonga was dedicated in 1875. This building was used for approximately 90 years until it was demolished and replaced by a temporary building and then the current church which was dedicated in 1978.

The Ovens and Murray Advertiser on 4th August 1874 reported "The Rev. Goessling pastor of the German Lutheran Church, Gerogery has laid the foundation stone of the new church for the members of his denomination residing at Wodonga, in accordance with the rights of the church.

The building was to be 30 feet by 20 feet and 14 feet high, of brick with white facings and Gothic windows. There was to be a porch and vestry one at either end, measuring 8 feet by 10 feet and the accommodation will present and amply meet the requirements of the locality, as there are but nine families and 27 members of the congregation residing in the township.