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State: South Australia
Glenelg, SA - St Peter's Anglican
Year Built: 1961
Address: 1 Torrens Square, , Glenelg South Australia, 5045
The first church was built in 1852, designed by Edmund Wright and built by Henry Moseley. In 1881 it was announced that the old church was to be demolished. The replacement, again to the design of Wright, was to be built in sections commencing with nave and chancel. The western porch (1924) is the last structural addition. Squared…
Glenunga, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1927
Address: 138 L'Estrange Street, , Glenunga South Australia, 5064
A Foundation stone was laid 27 August 1927 by Mrs P.A. McBride.
Golden Grove, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1863
Address: Corner Golden Grove & Greenwith Road, , Golden Grove South Australia, 5125
In 1863 Mr Paul Roberts son of Thomas Roberts of Greenwith Farm donated the land for a Primitive Methodist church which later became known as the Greenwith Chapel. Before the church was built services were held in the cellar of the home of Thomas and Hannah Roberts. The Foundation stone was laid on 15 November 1863 by Mrs Thomas…
Goodwood, SA - Church of the Cross Catholic
Address: 33 Angus Street, , Goodwood South Australia, 5034
Goodwood, SA - St George's Anglican
Address: 117 Goodwood Street, , Goodwood South Australia, 5034
Goolwa, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1902
Address: Porter Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Goolwa Church of Christ was founded in 1902. The Foundation stone of the hall was laid on 4 October 1964 by Arthur Neighbour.
Goolwa, SA - Holy Evangelist Anglican
Year Built: 1867
Address: Cadell Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
In August 1865, the Anglican residents of Goolwa resolved to make every effort to erect a church in Goolwa. A building committee was appointed, consisting of Dr. T. Taylor, Messrs B. Sunman, T. Goode (merchant), Alan Doke, Newell, B. Varcoe E. Dutton, Smyth, W. Ray, Baldock, Joseph Field (butcher), Laffin, Shettliffe (later Shetliff),…
Goolwa, SA - Redeemer Lutheran
Year Built: 1967
Address: 10 - 14 Gardiner Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1967 by Rev Thomas Horgan P.A. The Lutheran's share this Catholic Church for services.
Goolwa, SA - St John the Apostle Catholic
Year Built: 1967
Address: Partridge Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Foundation stone was laid on 22 November 1967 by Rev Thomas Horgan P.A.
Goolwa, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1861
Address: Bingham Street, , Goolwa South Australia, 5214
The Church was built in 1861 with transepts added in 1881
Grange, SA - Baptist
Year Built: 1880
Address: Beach Street, , Grange South Australia, 5022
The Foundation stone was laid on 9 November 1880 by Mrs C Fowler.
Grange, SA - St Agnes Anglican
Year Built: 1885
Address: 200 Military Road, , Grange South Australia, 5022
The original foundation stone was laid by the Bishop on August 1 1885. The Jubilee Foundation stone was laid by the Very Reverend Dean Young on 15 September 1936.
Grange, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1881
Address: Beach Street, , Grange South Australia, 5022
The Foundation stone was laid on 9 November 1880 by Mrs C Fowler.
Greenacres, SA - Holy Trinity Lutheran
Address: Mullers Road, , Greenacres South Australia, 5086
These names are the Finnish Lutherans who first used Immanuel Church, North Adelaide, then Northfield, then Greenacres.
Greenacres, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1964
Address: Mullers Road, , Greenacres South Australia, 5086
The Foundation stone was laid on 16 February 1964 by the Ex President of the Conference the Reverend G.T. Inglis B.A. B.D.
Greenock, SA - St Peter's Lutheran
Year Built: 1897
Address: Frederick Street, , Greenock South Australia, 5360
The first meeting was held on 31 March 1897 to consider forming a congregation. The first services were held in the Daveyston School from 1897 to 1898 and then in the Wesleyan Church on a monthly basis. By 1899 land was purchased and tenders were called to build a church. The tender of Mr E Graetz of Keyneton was accepted. The cost of the…
Greenock, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 6 Kapunda Road, , Greenock South Australia, 5360
Formerly a Methodist church, the Foundation stone was laid on 19 September 1954 by D.. Branson Esq.
Gulnare, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1902
Address: Railway Terrace, , Gulnare South Australia, 5471
The church opened in 1874 and celebrated its centenary in 1974. The present church building opened in 1902, and the church hall opened in 1931.
Gumeracha, SA - Salem Baptist
Year Built: 1846
Address: Victoria Street, , Gumeracha South Australia, 5233
Founded in 1843 the first services were initially held at the Randells' farm estate. The first stage of the church was built in 1845 on land donated by William Bevis Randell. The building was officially opened in February 1846 with inaugural services conducted by Pastor Thomas Playford, great grandfather of the South Australian Premier…
Gumeracha, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1859
Address: 5 Wellington Street, , Gumeracha South Australia, 5233
For several years prior to 1859 Wesleyan Methodist services were held at the company's local cattle station. Land for the church was donated by Mr J Monfries and the church was built of stone carted from Kenton Valley. It was officially opened in 1860. A Manse was erected in 1887 and the Vestry was added in 1897 while the front porch…
Hahndorf, SA - St Michael's Lutheran
Year Built: 1858
Address: Corner Balhannah Road & Church Street, , Hahndorf South Australia, 5245
The first Church was a mud-wall building of 1840. The Foundation stone of the current church was laid in 1858. The Church was founded by Prussian Lutheran dissenters, the church still services the oldest existing Lutheran congregation in Australia.
Hahndorf, SA - St Paul's Lutheran
Year Built: 1859
Address: 10 Main Street, , Hahndorf South Australia, 5245
In 1838 a ship called the "Prince George" sailing from Tschichnrzig, not far from Zueaichau, between Brandenburg and Siiesia (Schleswig) in Germany, and berthed at Plymouth Sound, England, on its way to Australia. Here a pastor August Kavel joined the ship. It was this Pastor who was the founder of the congregation of St. Paul's,…
Hallett Cove, SA - Good Shepherd Lutheran
Address: 20 Ragamuffin Drive, , Hallett Cove South Australia, 5158
Hamley Bridge, SA - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1874
Address: 18 Gilbert Street, , Hamley Bridge South Australia, 5401
The Church was put up for sale in 2023.
Hawthorn, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1965
Address: 42 Angas Road, , Hawthorn South Australia, 5062
The Foundation stone was laid on 16 May 1965.
Hawthorn, SA - St Columba's Anglican
Year Built: 1898
Address: 101 Cross Road, , Hawthorn South Australia, 5062
The Foundation stone was laid on 13 May 1898.
Hawthorn, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1923
Address: 13 Hampton Street, , Hawthorn South Australia, 5062
Formerly a Presbyterian Church. This Neo Gothic brick and sandstone building was erected in 1923. Additions on two sides made in 1971.The Foundation stone was laid by Reverend J.A. Mc Lellan on 15 September 1923. The Architect was Hubert Henry Cowell.
Henley Beach, SA - St Michael and All Angels Anglican
Year Built: 1922
Address: Corner Military Road & South Street, , Henley Beach South Australia, 5022
The Foundation stone was laid on 11 February 1922 by John Barker Esq.
Henley Beach, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1922
Address: Corner Durham & Military Road, , Henley Beach South Australia, 5022
In May, 1883, a block of land was purchased, and a small church built at a cost of £640, which was opened in November of the same year. The original Foundation stone was laid on 25 November 1922 by G.S. Wright and Jas Shearing. The Henley Fulham Congregation was formed on 31st October 1999 from an amalgamation of three congregations:…
Jamestown, SA - Anglican
Address: 76 Irvine Street, , Jamestown South Australia, 5491
A Mr Techritz offered to draw the plans for a church for Two Guineas and tenders for the building of a church 30 feet x 15 feet were to be called. By May 1875 a Mrs Riddell was busily collecting funds a harmonium and no doubt the committee felt confident that this would soon be housed in a fine church. The Foundation stone was laid by…
Kadina, SA - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1910
Address: 26 Hay Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554
The Foundation stone was laid on 18 November 1910 by Lord Bishop of Adelaide Arthur Nutter.
Kadina, SA - Immanuel Lutheran
Year Built: 1959
Address: Ewing Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554
The first service was held in the home of Mr F Fiedler and conducted by Pastor J Sabel in 1933. Later that year a congregation was formed. Services were moved to the Protestant Hall in 1945. This hall was later purchased renovated and dedicated on 23 September 1956. This building was not sufficient and it was decided in 1959 a proposal…
Kadina, SA - Sacred Heart Catholic
Year Built: 1936
Address: 19 Goyder Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554
The Church was built in 1936 to replace the earlier Church, now used as a hall. The Church is built from stone taken from the Mine Powerhouse and has the pews from the original church within its pseudo Gothic interior. The Foundation stone of this church was laid on 13 October 1936 by the Most Reverend Andrew Killian D.D. Archbishop of…
Kadina, SA - Wesley Uniting
Year Built: 1961
Address: Taylor Street, , Kadina South Australia, 5554
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid on 14 May 1961 by Reverend A.R. Medson Ex President of the Conference". This church building opened in 1978.
Kapunda, SA - Christ Church Anglican
Year Built: 1856
Address: Crase Street, , Kapunda South Australia, 5373
The foundation stone was laid 28 April 1856 by Dr Blood. The interior of the church is restful and dignified. Small sanctuary and large chancel flanked by organ and choir stools to form the transept. The nave piers go hard up against the wall on each side. The roof is a scissor beam which is exposed and very pleasant. Enlarged 1868,…
Kapunda, SA - St John's (Trinity) Lutheran
Address: South Terrace, , Kapunda South Australia, 5373
Regular services commenced as early as 1880 at Bagot Well, mainly in the homes of various members including those of J.H. Schultz and Mr and Mrs Rudolf Hoffmann. In 1900, Pastor J. J. Stolz came to Light Pass and the services at Bagot Well ceased. In 1905, members of Immanuel Synod settled near Kapunda, and desired a church of their…
Kapunda, SA - St Roses Catholic
Year Built: 1938
Address: Branson Crescent, , Kapunda South Australia, 5373
The Foundation stone was laid on 6 February 1938 by the Most Reverend Andrew Killian D.D. Archbishop of Adelaide. The Architect was Edmund Wright. The Church was rebuilt in 1938 to designs by Herbert Jory.
Kapunda, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1849
Address: Church Street, , Kapunda South Australia, 5373
The Church is of Gothic style and replaced a Chapel built behind it in the main street in 1849 and a still earlier (c 1845) hut at the mine. It was built as a Wesleyan Methodist church in 1858. The stone mason was Thomas Harding. A foundation stone was laid on 29 August 1894 and is set in the church wall. The Church opened 25 December…
Keith, SA - Church of Christ
Year Built: 1962
Address: Fifth Street, , Keith South Australia, 5267
The Foundation stone was laid in 1962.