Churches
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Denomination: Uniting
Leichhardt, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1905
Address: 3 Wetherill Street, , Leichhardt New South Wales, 3516
Formerly a Methodist Hall the foundation stone was laid on 4 November 1905 by Mrs W.J. Jenner.
Leichhardt, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1905
Address: 3 Wetherill Street, , Leichhardt New Southh Wales, 2040
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid by Mrs W.J. Jenner Nov 4th 1905".
Leitchville, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Address: 43 King Albert Avenue, , Leitchville Victoria, 3567
The Church was sold in 2020.
Leongatha, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Address: 16 Peart Street, , Leongatha Victoria, 3953
The original Church was designed and constructed by Neil Falconer in 1901. The former Leongatha Presbyterian Church at 16 Peart Street, Leongatha (now located behind a postwar brick church) is a characteristic Victorian Carpenter Gothic church, although slightly larger than many of the remnant early churches of the region. It has a…
Leopold, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1860
Address: Corner Queenscliff & Ash Roads, , Leopold Victoria, 3224
Formerly a Primitive Methodist church. The first church was opened in 1860.
Lethbridge, VIC - Uniting
Address: 167 Ackland Road, , Lethbridge Victoria, 3332
On the 2 February 1864 the United Presbyterian Church opened, with services conducted by the Rev. John S. Moir. The building could seat 100 people and had cost 80 pounds. It opened almost debt free. A second church was constructed in 1868-69 on the Midland Highway. On the 8th April 1959 the church was moved to its current location in…
Lewisham, NSW - Uniting (Former)
Address: 64 The Boulvarde, , Lewisham New South Wales, 2049
The Church is now closed, and is used by the Uniting Church's welfare agency. Several Foundation stones were laid over time on reading "On 25th September, 1880, the Foundation Stone was laid by Mrs J. T. Bryant, and the work was proceeded with, the opening services being performed on 12th and 19th December the same year. In 1893…
Lilydale, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1882
Address: Corner George & Anderson Streets, , Lilydale Victoria, 3140
Formerly a Presbyterian Church the Foundation stone was laid on 22 December 1882 by the Honarable J Balflour M.L.C.assisted by Rev, Peter Mercer Moderator of the General Assembly. The Church was opened and dedicated one year later on 9 December 1883.* Mr T.J. Crouch of Melbourne was the architect and the style is Later Gothic. Messrs…
Lindfield, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1914
Address: 33 Tyron Road, , Lindfield New South Wales, 2070
The Church was designed by William Slade and opened in September 1914. It replaced an earlier building constructed near the railway station on the corner of Tryon Place and Gordon Road (now the Pacific Highway) in 1896. A new sanctuary reredos, communion table and rails were provided in 1935 to the designs of Norman W. McPherson.…
Lithgow, NSW - Uniting
Address: 43 Bridge Street, , Lithgow New South Wales, 2790
Originally built by Roberts Ltd., of Adelaide, it was rebuilt by Hill, Norman and Beard of Melbourne. In 1949-50 all the underaction was replaced. In 1961, a new console was built and installed by S T Noad & Son of Sydney. The architect was Mr J Barr A.R.I.B.A. and the building supervisor was Mr J Harriwell. The building is described…
Little Hampton, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Address: 110 Glenlyon Littel Hampton Road, , Little Hampton Victoria, 3459
Little River, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Address: 4 Boadles Lane, , Little River Victoria, 3211
The first Methodist services held at Little River were conducted by a Primitive Methodist Churchman from Geelong. A former Methodist Church dating from 1869 with gable roofed bluestone building with flat arched windows. The porch is later as is the rendered, half timbered gable detail. The Church was put up for sale in 2023.
Loch, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1963
Address: Roy Street, , Loch Victoria, 3945
The Church was constructed of brick church designed by J Hipwell and constructed in 1963 at a cost of £12,000, and the Church Hall, constructed in 1903.
Lochiel, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1901
Address: Frances Street, , Lochiel South Australia, 5510
The Church was built in 1901. The Foundation stone was laid on 2 September 1901 by Mrs S Cray.
Longford, TAS - Uniting
Year Built: 1879
Address: 3 High Street, , Longford Tasmania, 7301
The first Church was built in Wellington Street on land donated by Joseph Heazlewood. By 1870 it had been demolished and a new church built in High Street. A full history at the website Churches of Tasmania can be viewed here.
Longreach, QLD - Uniting
Address: 107 Galah Street, , Longreach Queensland, 4730
A historical board at the front of the Church reads in part, "The first mention of the bell is found in the minutes of a meeting of the Ladies' guild. of the Presbyterian Church in (February, 1913. The Ladies had been donating one shilling each month towards the cost of an organ winch they had purchased for the church. The final…
Lorne, VIC - St Cuthbert's Uniting
Year Built: 1892
Address: Mountjoy Street, , Lorne Victoria, 3232
Originally a Presbyterian Church. The original piece of land the church was built on was sold to the trustees on 31 January 1890 by the Hon. James Campbell of St Kilda. The sucessful tenderer (to build the new church) appears to be J.W. Dent of South Geelong. The church opened for its first service on 7 February 1892. Additions to…
Lowood, QLD - Uniting
Address: Corner Church & John Street, , Lowood Queensland, 4311
This church is now closed. Services are now held in the Fernvale-Lowood Uniting Church 1503 Brisbane Valley Highway, Fernvale.
Lugarno, NSW Lugarno Peakhurst Uniting
Address: 909 Forest Road, , Lugarno New South Wales, 2210
Mackay, QLD - St Paul's Uniting
Year Built: 1897
Address: 21 McAlister Street, , Mackay Queensland, 4740
The first St Paul’s Presbyterian Church in Macalister Street was designed by architect George Voysey. The first Church was opened in 1875 and the current Church in 1899 and was designed by Walter Carey Voller and built from 1898 to 1918. The contractors were Messrs J.F. Scobe and Mickelwright. This single-storey timber-framed building…
Maclean, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1890
Address: Cnr Church & River Streets, , Maclean New South Wales, 2463
The Churches history goes back to the original Scottish settlers of Maclean, who purchased the land which is located on the corner of River and Wharf Streets in Maclean on 31 August, 1863. The churches first minister Rev Duncan McInnes was ordained at East Maitland on Friday, 30 July, 1868 and was admitted to the pastoral charge of the…
Maffra, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1904
Address: 6 Pearson Street, , Maffra Victoria, 3860
A Foundation stone reads, " Presbyterian Church This stone was laid by Mrs A. Morison 30th March 1904 - HW & FC Tompkins Architect W Sinclair Builder". A further stone reads This Tower's bell has been erected to the memory of the Lair Samuel Lees by his wife Jane Lees who laid this stone on Sept 23 1922".
Maitland, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1875
Address: 59 Robert Street, , Maitland South Australia, 5573
Originally a Wesleyan Methodist church, the Church was opened on Christmas Day 1875. It was built by J Swann and the mason was C Hicks. It cost 800.00. In 1904 the Sunday school hall was built at the rear of the church. A foundation stone attached to that part of the building was laid on 2 November 1904 by Mrs E Greenslade. A porch was…
Maldon, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1863
Address: Fountain Street, , Maldon Victoria, 3463
Formerly a Wesleyan Methodist Church. In 1863 the main church was built by the architects Crouch and Wilson.
Malvern East, VIC - Uniting
Address: 54 Serrell Street, , Malvern East Victoria, 3145
Several foundation stones have been set and include, 1. " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Sir Edmund Herring Chief Justice and Lieut Governor of Victoria August 11th 1956, Minister P.M. Roberts, Architect K.P. Reid, Builder W.E.Diedrich". 2. "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by the Rev G.B. Campbell March 29th 1958".
Malvern, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1891
Address: 44 Marlborough Street, , Malvern South Australia, 5061
The Wesleyan Methodist's of South Australia built a church in King William Road Unley in 1881. At the beginning of 1891, Malvern Church had been little more than a vision in the minds of a group of church leaders from Pine Street and Unley. The plans of F. W. Dancker gave some type of substance to their hopes, and the support they…
Malvern, VIC - Korean Uniting
Year Built: 1904
Address: 23 Glendearg Grove, , Malvern Victoria, 3144
A Memorial stone was laid on 8 October 1904 by the Honable W.H. Edgar MLC. The Architect was B Goodridge. Another stone was laid on the same date by F.J. Cato Esq.
Mandurama, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 63 Laquat Street, , Mandurama New South Wales, 2792
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid to the Glory of God b Mrs J. Adam Nov 8th 1924". Another Foundation stone reads, " The stone was laid by Mrs G.W. Rowlands Nov 8th 1924 - Righteousness Exalteth a Nation".
Manly, NSW - Manly Village Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 4 West Promenade, , Manly New South Wales, 2095
The Church building was erected corner Gilbert Street and West Prominard in 1924. The architects were Burcham Clamp and Finch, and the builders were Jefferay and Bartlett of Parramatta. Built in a Neo-Romanesque-style the church was constructed of dark brick with light-red brick used to pick out the arch, doors and window openings has…
Mannum, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: Walker Avenue, , Mannum South Australia, 5238
Formerly a Methodist church. A Foundation stone was laid on 19 June 1954 by Rev G.S. Wellington President of the Conference.
Mansfield, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1860
Address: Corner Hunter & Highett Streets, , Mansfield Victoria, 3722
Formerly a Presbyterian Church the church had it beginnings in the mid 1860's. When Rev. John Kennedy McMillan came to Australia from Scotland in 1858, he was called to Beechworth and during his ministry there visited Mansfield for the purpose of establishing a charge in this district. Prior to the erection of the church building…
March, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1921
Address: 893 Burrendong Way, , March New South Wales, 2800
A Foundation stone reads, " March Methodist Church This stone was laid by Rev G.R. Holland may 28th 1921".
Marion, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1965
Address: Corner Township Road & Church Crescent, , Marion South Australia, 5043
The Foundation stone was laid on 15 August 1965 by Mr and Mrs Lawrence Western.
Marong, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1914
Address: Marong Serpantine Road, , Marong Victoria, 3515
The Foundation stone reads, Marong Presbyterian Church To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Right Reverend JAS Crookston Moderator September 2nd 1914 Rev A.I. Davidson M.A. Minister. John Ride O.E. Architect. The name Marong is thought to have been derived from an Aboriginal word meaning a native or Murray pine tree.
Marrickville, NSW - Roseby Memorial Uniting
Year Built: 1871
Address: 388 Illawarra Road, , Marrickville New South Wales, 2204
The Church was built between 1871 and 1890 and is named after Dr. Roseby MA, LLD FRAS, a notable Congregational preacher and scientist who was minister for 23 years from 1888. The foundation stone was laid n 1871. Built of Rockfaced sandstone with Gothic detailing, the pointed arches, butresses and strings are detailed with smooth cut…
Marulan, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1873
Address: 93 George Street, , Marulan New South Wales, 2579
The Church was built in 1873 and is one of the oldest buildings in Marulan. The first record of a Presbyterian service in the distract is recorded in Rev. W Hamilton's diary. "I preached at Wingello and the neighbouring stockade on 26th November 1837". It reopened for church services in 1916 and in 1917 the Rev G Tulloch moved for a…