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State: South Australia, Denomination: Lutheran


Adelaide, SA - Bethlehem Lutheran

Adelaide, SA - Bethlehem Lutheran

Year Built: 1872

Address: 170 Flinders Street, , Adelaide South Australia, 5011

The beginnings of the Church can be traced to 1860 when about six families withdrew membership from Pastor Borgelt's Klemzig congregation on scriptural and confessional grounds. With several families who had been members of the Trinity congregation, as well as a number of others who were not affiliated with any group, they formed the…

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Adelaide, SA - St Stephen's Lutheran

Adelaide, SA - St Stephen's Lutheran

Year Built: 1848

Address: 152 Wakefield Street, , Adelaide South Australia, 5000

This congregation was founded by about 20 families from Mecklenburg and Hanover and remnants of the older congregation. The original congregation of this church was formed in Klemzig in 1848. They remained there until 1862 when their first church was built in Pirie Street. The congregation increased again in size and it was at this point…

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Albert Park, SA - Good News Lutheran

Albert Park, SA - Good News Lutheran

Year Built: 1962

Address: 57 Botting Street, , Albert Park South Australia, 5014

The Church was called the Redeemer Migrant Congregation from 1951 to 1994. The first migrant church property was sold in 1957 and another church erected nearby. A Foundation stone reads, " The Lord Your Redemer Isiah 48"17. Laid to the Glory of God by Pastor C.G. Schmidt 2nd December 1962".

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Angaston, SA - Zion Lutheran

Angaston, SA - Zion Lutheran

Year Built: 1861

Address: 85 Murray Street, , Angaston South Australia, 5353

The Church was originally built for joint use however by 1861 there was a divide and only the Baptists kept using it until 1929. For the next 12 years it was used by building contractor G.N. Dallwitz. A Lutheran Church had been built in Hill street but when that was destroyed by fire in 1941 Dallwitz offered this building to the…

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Angle Park, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Angle Park, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1988

Address: 32 Parker Street, , Angle Park South Australia, 5010

The Congregation is know as Ferryden Park in Angle Park. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God 31st July 1988 One Flock one Shepherd John 10 : 16".

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Appila, SA - Holy Trinity Lutheran

Appila, SA - Holy Trinity Lutheran

Year Built: 1901

Address: 1581 Pine Creek Road, , Appila South Australia, 5480

The location was founded in 1872. It was originally known as Yarrowie. (Aboriginal word for hunting ground, language unknown). For a while it was known as Appila-Yarrowie, to distinguish it from nearby Yarcowie, which was renamed Whyte-Yarcowie. A Foundation stone reads in German, " Dieser Stein Wurde Celect 13 Maerz 1901". The Church…

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Auburn, SA - St John's Lutheran

Auburn, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1869

Address: Curling Street, , Auburn South Australia, 5451

A Historical plaque attached to the building reads, "Former Primitive Methodist Church, this attractive stone church with bluestone quoins and dressings and walling of calcrete, was built by Joseph Meller in 1869 on part of an aboriginal corroboree ground. After church union it was used as a Sunday school, then sold in 1889 to the Orange…

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Balaklava, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Balaklava, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Address: 44 Short Terrace, , Balaklava South Australia, 5461

The Church was known as St Bartholomaeus from 1899 to 1957.

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Barmera, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Barmera, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1958

Address: 19 Fowles Street, , Barmera South Australia, 5345

A Foundation stone on the church hall reads, " For no other Foundation can any one lay than that which is laid which is Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 3 V II 16th August 1981". A further foundation stone reads, " I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ for it is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth Romans 1 16 9th March…

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Berri, SA - Zion Lutheran

Berri, SA - Zion Lutheran

Address: Marshall Street & Vaughan Terrace, , Berri South Australia, 5343

Originally known as the Fountain of Living Water from1914 to 1926, then Zion Lutheran. A Foundation stone reads "Praise is due to Thee O Lord in Zion 30th April". A foundation stone on the first church reads " This stone was laid to the Glory of God 14th July 1929".

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Bethany, SA - Bethany Lutheran

Bethany, SA - Bethany Lutheran

Year Built: 1882

Address: Bethany Road, , Bethany South Australia, 5352

The first church was built in 1845 by a group of settlers under Pastor Gotthard Daniel Frietsche and was replaced by the present structure in 1882. The design is of simple rectangular plan with gable roof, smaller gabled annex to rear, square tower at front with tall pointed spire, rendered features on facades create a strong outline for…

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Birdwood, SA - Holy Cross Lutheran

Birdwood, SA - Holy Cross Lutheran

Year Built: 1860

Address: 1 Church Street, , Birdwood South Australia, 2446

The town of Birdwood, formerly Blumberg,' was founded in January 1848 after the first settlers of Blumberg arrived from Hamburg, Germany in December of 1847. The first worship services of the congregation were held in the home of one of the elders of the congregation until his death in 1850. A small church was then built about 1.5km…

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Black Springs, SA - Trinity Lutheran (Former)

Black Springs, SA - Trinity Lutheran (Former)

Address: Black Springs Road, , South Australia, 5413

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Blair Athol, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Blair Athol, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1966

Address: 44 Audrey Avenue, , Blair Athol South Australia, 5084

Formerly Enfield from 1967 to 2011 then it reverted back to Blair Athol. A Foundation wall plaque reads, " For every house is built for someone but the builder of all things is God. HEB 3 , 4 4th December 1966".A Foundation wall plaque reads, " For every house is built for someone but the builder of all things is God. HEB 3 , 4 4th…

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Blanchtown, SA - Advent Lutheran

Blanchtown, SA - Advent Lutheran

Year Built: 1903

Address: Paisley Road, , Blanchtown South Australia, 5357

The first Lutheran pastor was Pastor Peter Bonifacuis Hoefner, who lived on the East side of the Paisley river and conducted services at his home from 1896 to 1901. In 1901 Pastor Hoefner moved from the Blanchetown district to Queensland. The congregation then joined the Stonefield Parish whose pastor was Pastor J. P. Lohe. On February…

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Blyth, SA - Trinity Lutheran

Blyth, SA - Trinity Lutheran

Year Built: 1970

Address: South Terrace, , Blyth South Australia, 5462

The first church was built in 1909. The Church foundation stone was laid on 20th September 1970 by Rev P A Scherer, architects Drogemuller & Pudney, opened 21 Feb 1971. Former St Petri bell in bell tower. First Trinity Lutheran in district opened 1881 in former Wesleyan chapel.

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Blyth, SA- St Peter's Lutheran

Blyth, SA- St Peter's Lutheran

This Church is a separate church from the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blyth. A bell was presented to the church by the German Emperor in 1929.

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Bookpurnong, SA - Pilger of Zion Lutheran

Bookpurnong, SA - Pilger of Zion Lutheran

Year Built: 1924

Address: Berri Loxton Road, , Bookpurnong South Australia, 5333

In 1900 three pioneer Lutheran families worshipped in the Pfeiffer home adjacent the River Murray at Bookpurnong. A pug and pine church building with a thatched roof was erected nearby in the following year. • By 1910 an influx of Lutheran settlers led to the formation of a congregation under the guidance of Pastor LE Kuss of Loxton.…

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Booleroo Centre, SA - Lutheran (Former)

Booleroo Centre, SA - Lutheran (Former)

Year Built: 1879

Address: 756 Nukunu Yarta Way, , Booleroo Centre South Australia, 5482

A Historical Board in the area reads, " A small part of Section 53 at the Cross Roads was given to the Wesleyan Church and the Chapel was built in 1879. Subsequently three churches viz Bible Christian, Primitive Methodist and Wesleyan amalgamated and the chapel was sold to the Lutherans in 1906. The first collection is recorded in the…

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Booleroo Centre, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Booleroo Centre, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1956

Address: 22 Arthur Street, , Booleroo Centre South Australia, 5482

A Foundation stone reads, " St Paul's EV Lutheran Church This stone was laid to the Glory of God by Rev P.H. Mattiske Sunday 21st October 1956. EPH 2:20". A Foundation stone on the church hall reads, " Feed my Lambs John 21:15 10th March 1968".

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Booleroo Centre, SA - St Paul's Lutheran (Former)

Booleroo Centre, SA - St Paul's Lutheran (Former)

Address: 1 Bouda Hut Road, , Booleroo Centre South Australia, 5482

A notice inside the door reads in part. The pulpit was mounted above the altar. The arch with script on it is still faintly visible on the wall. Access yeas by r staircase on the left side. Early music for singing was first provided by Violin, later an organ was bought and placed on the left side in front. The right side contained a…

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Bordertown, SA - St Paul's Lutheran
Bordertown, SA - Trinity Lutheran

Bordertown, SA - Trinity Lutheran

Year Built: 1977

Address: Corner Smith & Patterson Streets, , Bordertown South Australia, 5268

The beginnings of the church fall to the Hausler family who moved into the district in 1930. With no Lutheran church to speak of they encouraged the Victorian district of the UELCA to conduct services on a regular basis. Pastor E Sprengel of Mt Gambier conducted the first three services in the Hauser home which was located about 8 miles…

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Bower, SA - St Peter's Lutheran

Bower, SA - St Peter's Lutheran

Year Built: 1890

Address: 8461 Thiele Highway, , Bower South Australia, 5374

The land on which the church is located was once owned by Mr F. W. Kaeding. The Foundation stone was laid on 14 September 1890 by Pastor J. Hansen and it was finished by 1899 when a dedication service was held on 24 September. The Sunday School was opened in 1919. The church is 45 feet x 25 feet and cost approximately 120.

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Bridgewater, SA - Grace Lutheran

Bridgewater, SA - Grace Lutheran

Year Built: 1961

Address: 15 Wembley Avenue, , Bridgewater South Australia, 5155

The Foundation stone was laid in 1961. Extensions to the church were made in 2002.

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Caltowie, SA - Lutheran (Former)

Caltowie, SA - Lutheran (Former)

Address: 47 Brown Street, , Caltowie South Australia, 5490

The church was opened in 1873 as a Wesleyan Methodist. Three years later in 1876 it was sold to the Lutherans. The porch was added to the Lutheran Church in 1960. The last service was held in 1981 and the church is now in private hands. The congregation split in 1875. E: 1873-1905; EaaG: 1906-26; Cg. IS: 1875-84; IaaG: 1884-1921; U:…

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Cambrai, SA - St John's Lutheran

Cambrai, SA - St John's Lutheran

Address: Corner Marne & Skinner Streets, , Cambrai South Australia, 5353

The original church was built of stone in 1904. The separate hall was erected in 1963.

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Ceduna, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Ceduna, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Address: 33 East Terrace, , Ceduna South Australia, 5690

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Clare, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Clare, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1947

Address: 5 Sabine Street, , Clare South Australia, 5453

On January 1, 1947 members of the UECLA living in the Clare district met in the home of Mr W.B. Wundke to discuss the formation of a Lutheran Church in Clare A building committee was formed in 1948 and plans for the church were already prepared by August of that year. The first sod was turned on 31 May 1951 with the Foundation stone being…

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Cleve, SA - Lutheran (Former)

Cleve, SA - Lutheran (Former)

Address: 2455 Birdseye Highway, , Cleve South Australia, 5640

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Condowie, SA - St John's Lutheran

Condowie, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1876

The Church was established in 1876. A hall beside the church was erected in 1952 and opened and dedicated on February 8 1953 by Pastor L.H. Leskie.

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Coonalpyn, SA - Redeemer Lutheran

Coonalpyn, SA - Redeemer Lutheran

Year Built: 1929

Address: Dent Street, , Coonalpyn South Australia, 5265

The first Lutheran's to arrive in this district were in 1929. The first services were held in the old Institute on the west side of the railway line. Moves were made in 1946 and by May 1952 construction had begun. The Builders of the church were Mr Kevin Rohrlach and Mr Peter White. Built of limestone which came from Mr Zanker's and Mr…

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Cowell, SA - Lutheran

Cowell, SA - Lutheran

Year Built: 1967

Address: 22 Story Street, , Cowell South Australia, 5602

St John's congregation fell under the ELSA belief. The Christ congregation fell under the UELCA belief and the St Paul's congregation fell under the LCA combined congregations.

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Crystal Brook, SA - St John's Lutheran

Crystal Brook, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1963

Address: Stanley Street, , Crystal Brook South Australia, 5523

The first know existence of Lutheran's in this area forming a church was recorded in February 1881 when several families met for a service in the home of A.F. Noll. For the next 17 years all services were held there. By 1897 the room in the Noll home could not hold all the congregation so it was decided a church was needed. The foundation…

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Cummins, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Cummins, SA - St Paul's Lutheran

Year Built: 1960

Address: Todd Highway, , Cummins South Australia, 5631

A Foundation stone reads, " Laid to the Glory of God 30th October 1960, For other Foundation can no man Lay than that is laid which is Jesus Christ 1 Cor 3 :11".

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Denial Bay, SA - Bethlehem Lutheran

Denial Bay, SA - Bethlehem Lutheran

Address: 48344 Eyre Highway, , Denial Bay South Australia, 5690

A Historical board in the Church grounds reads in part, " The first recorded service for this congregation was on July 19th, 1896. Pioneer settlers met at the home of Mr W. A. E. Lutz. Services were held there until 30th August, 1897, when the first Lutheran Church/ school was dedicated on this land, donated by Mr Gottlieb Handtke.…

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Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Address: 57 Balmoral Road, , Dernancourt South Australia, 5075

Continuation of the Hope Valley/Hillcrest congregation.

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Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Dernancourt, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1973

Address: 57 - 59 Balmoral Road, , Dernancourt South Australia, 5075

A Foundation stone reads, " I am the Light of the World John 8 ; 12 4-3-73". The spire was added in 1977.

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Dutton, SA - Holy Cross Lutheran

Dutton, SA - Holy Cross Lutheran

Year Built: 1899

Address: Cnr St Kitts & Edunda Road's, , Dutton South Australia, 5356

This Congregation was formed in 1895 through a division which affected: St. John's members. It remained a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The Church was dedicated on the 10th February 1900. It closed on 2nd January 1972. A Lutheran School was conducted in the room at the rear of the Church from 1900-1913.

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Dutton, SA - St John's Lutheran

Dutton, SA - St John's Lutheran

Year Built: 1871

Address: 20 Rice Street, , Dutton South Australia, 5356

This Congregation was formed in 1865. The first services were held in F. August Habel's home until 1866. The new Pine Hut School/Church was used until this Church was dedicated on 24th September 1871. Pastor E. D. Appelt of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Neukirch was the Minister who founded the Congregation. He came to live at Dutton…

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