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State: Victoria, Denomination: Uniting
Hampton, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: 17 Service Street, , Hampton Victoria, 3188
A red brick Free Gothic building on a squat Greek cross plan, with a terracotta-tiled roof and a corner tower with castellated parapet and slender spire. The adjacent church hall, added in 1965 by Daryl Jackson Evan Walker, is Brutalist-style red brick building with a jagged skillion roofline. The four elevations are similarly…
Harcourt, VIC - Uniting
Address: 30 Buckley Street, , Harcourt Victoria, 3453
Formerley a Methodist Church.The first Methodist service was held in January 1860 but by June 1861 services had been discontinued. Further attempts were made in 1863 when the Circuit Local Preachers' Meeting resolved that preaching should be held at Harcourt each Sunday afternoon. The church is of Gothic style and consists of a three…
Hawthorn, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 10 Power Street, , Hawthorn Victoria, 3122
In 1895 the West Hawthorn Presbyterian Church was established in Grove Road however it was burnt down in 1961. The Foundation stone to the current church was laid on 19 July 1910 by James Dyer Esq. The Architect was H. W. & F B Tompkins and the Builders were J Bennell and Son.
Healesville, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1937
Address: Maroondah Highway, , Healesville Victoria, 3777
Formerly Scots' Presbyterian Church, it was constructed in 1937. The foundation stone was laid on 21 August 1937 by W F Bon, whose mother had donated a significant amount to the church building fund. The church was designed by Melbourne architects Scarborough, Robertson and Love and was constructed by a Mr Adam of Fernshaw. The church…
Heatherton, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1858
Address: 186 Old Dandenong Road, , Heatherton Victoria, 3202
Originally a Wesleyan Church it was built in 1858.
Heidelberg, VIC - Scots Uniting
Year Built: 1901
Address: 183 Burgundy Street, , Heidelberg Victoria, 3084
Formerly a Presbyterian Church the first services were held at the invitation of Mr Alexander Duncan father of the late Mrs Geo Smith of Bulleen, in a barn in Bulleen Road. The first church was located in Jika Street opposite the current Police Station and the land was purched by the then Reverend Gunn. The building was of brick and…
Herne Hill, VIC - Western Heights Uniting
Address: 31 Douglass Street, , Herne Hill Victoria, 3218
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by The Rev Hugh Roberts BA DIP RE 26th May 1963". A wall plaque reads, " This plaque commemorates the formation of Trinity Uniting Church 14 May 1989 by the gathering of people from across the Western Heights Parish principally the congregations of St James Herne Hill…
Highton, VIC - St Lukes Uniting
Year Built: 1868
Address: 269 Roslyn Road, , Highton Victoria, 3216
The Church dates back to 1853 when the first Wesleyan church services were held in homes in the small farming community of Highton. In October 1854, at the present site, the foundation stone of the first brick church was laid and services were being held there by early 1855. The Church was erected in 1868. On July 21st, 1926 a tornado…
Hopetoun, VIC - Baptist Uniting
Year Built: 1927
Address: 57 Lascelles Street, , Hopetoun Victoria, 3396
The Church has both Baptist and a Uniting Congregations. A Foundation stone reads, " This stone was laid to the Glory of God by John Marshman Esquire 1-9-27". A front fence plaque reads " Erected as a circuit memorial in honour of those who served and fell 1939 - 45".
Horsham, VIC - St Andrews Uniting
Year Built: 1962
Address: Corner Roberts & Urquhart Streets, , Horsham Victoria, 3400
Various Presbyterian Ministers visited the Horsham area. The recognised commencement of the church was on 14 January 1858. It is noted that Rev Hogg conducted services in the local Court House and then the school house until a suitable church could be erected. The eventual church was constructed at a cost of £700.
Huon, VIC - Red Bluff Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1952
Address: 34 Gundowring Road, , Huon Victoria, 3695
A Foundation stone reads, " Erected to the Glory of God by this Congregation of the Presbyterian Church AD 1952. A foundation stone on the tower reads, " This tower was added to the Glory of God in memory of the Christian pioneers of these valleys who toiled not in vain and are now at rest".
Hurstbridge, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Main Road, , Hurstbridge Victoria, 3099
The Diamond Creek Methodist Mission commenced services in a hall in Hurstbridge around 1912. The Church was built in 1925 with a vestry added in 1949. In 1985 the church hall was transported from Plenty to the Hurstbridge site to create the current complex. The Church is Heritage listed. Walls are of timber stud construction,…
Inverloch, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1983
Address: 10 Williams Street, , Inverloch Victoria, 3996
In 1890 Mr Jacob Thomas, a Methodist layman from Ballarat, donated a block of land near the Inverloch Jetty for use by the Methodist Church when it should be required. Between 1897 and 1929 services conducted under the Methodist banner were held in the Mechanics Hall. Rev West from Leongatha held fortnightly services, but when he left…
Irymple, VIC - Uniting
Address: 817 Sandilong Avenue, , Irymple Victoria, 3498
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and in memory of E.J. & M. Roberts Pioneer members of Irymple Church Nov 1891 Erected by their family 1962 Dedicated by Rev A.W. Milligan Rec C Knox Minister".
Ivanhoe, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Seddon Street, , Ivanhoe Victoria, 3079
In August 1890 Messrs. Thomas Latham and A, R, Fenton made their homes in Ivanhoe, having moved from Collingwood where they were active workers in the Sackville Street, Wesleyan Church, At that time there were no means of public worship in Ivanhoe and the nearest church was the Alphington Wesleyan, about a mile distant. On the 5th…
Jeparit, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: 1 - 3 Sands Avenue , , Jeparit Victoria, 3423
An Historical Marker reads, " The first Methodist service was conducted by Mr. J. C. Jennison from Dimboola in John Hankins Blacksmith shop on Sunday 3id of August, 1890 with 14 people in attendance. The Blacksmith's anvil was used as the pulpit. The land along Sands Avenue (known as Pine Rise) was formally owned by John Scott Peterson…
Johnsonville, VIC - Uniting
Address: 1765 Princess Highway, , Johnsonville Victoria, 3902
Home Missioners and Reverends served out of Lakes Entrance for Johnsonville. Early Methodist records suggest Methodist Services were commenced in the Johnsonville Congregational Church as early as 1920. The opening Service was attended by 20 people and the Offering was thirteen shillings ninepence. The charge for the use of the…
Katamatite, VIC Uniting
Year Built: 1960
Address: 34 Moore Street, , Katamatite Victoria, 3649
The Katamatite church is representative of a remarkable period of architectural experimentation during the postwar years, wherein new materials and technologies provided architects with cheaper means and mechanisms of construction. Designed by Architectural practice Muir and Shepherd. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God…
Keilor, VIC - St Stephen Uniting
Year Built: 1965
Address: Flora Street, , Keilor Victoria, 3036
A Foundation stone reads, " The Foundation stone - The Church of St Stephen - Methodist - Presbyterian 13th February 1965 To God all praise and glory Rev C Gallagher M.A. B. D Rev M.J. L. Griffiths B.A. B.D. Com".
Kennington, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1964
Address: 21 Condon Street, , Kennington Victoria, 3550
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God in gratitude to past Generations and faith for the future this stone was set by Stanley Proud Esq Senior Trustee Past Sunday School Superintendent 2nd May 1964".
Kerang, VIC - Uniting
Address: 3A Vaughan Street, , Kerang Victoria, 3579
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God and in honour of those who served 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 This Building was opened by The Rev Norman Lade MA DD President of the Conference December 22nd 1956". A further Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by The Rev C.. Daws ED Managing Secretary Methodist…
Kew East, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1938
Address: 142 Normamby Road, , Kew East Victoria, 3102
The Church was originally called St Andrews but eventually known as the Finlay McQueen Memorial Church. The early history of this Church was intensely bound up with the Revered Finlay McQueen and his family. In August, 1926, a block of land in Normanby Road adjoining another property was purchased for £350, by way of £10 deposit with…
Kew, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1887
Address: 23 Highbury Grove, , Kew Victoria, 3101
The Foundation stone was laid on 11 December 1889 by Reverend John Harcourt.
Keysborough, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Address: 176 Chapel Road, , Keysborough Victoria, 3173
In Gothic-style the building has coloured stained-glass windows and shingle roof and is a rare remnant of the area’s 19th-century history. The Church is unused.
Kilmore, VIC - Uniting (former)
Year Built: 1858
Address: Powlett Street, , Kilmore Victoria, 3764
The foundation stone was laid on 20th October, 1858 by Rev. D.J. Draper, secretary of the Australasian Wesleyan Conference and Chairman of the Victoria District. The Rev John Newton was minister in charge. The architects were Crouch and Wilson and the contractor, a Mr Wood. The church was opened in early 1859, with the "Kilmore Examiner"…
Korong Vale, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1868
Address: Boort Road, , Korong Vale Victoria, 3520
The Foundation stone was laid in 1868. The Church is a Gothic Revival structure built of locally quarried sandstone. It has lancet windows with a chancel added in 1909. The design is that believed to be of the Rev. William Hall. Mr Samuel and Mrs Rinder donated a new hall to the Church in memory of their daughter.
Kyabram, VIC - Wesley Evangelical Uniting
Year Built: 1928
Address: Corner Union & Unitt Streets, , Kyabram Victoria, 3620
The Methodist Church was the first to be established in the Kyabram District. Services were first held in the Trevaskis kitchen, then in a boundary rider's hut which had been moved from Wyuna to the selection of one of the Lancaster brothers. However, by 1876 there were four churches on the circuit. These were located at Lancaster, Cooma,…
Kyneton, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1858
Address: Ebden Street, , Kyneton Victoria, 3444
In 1856 the Presbyterians received their grant of land and their first church service was nem under the trees near Post Office Creek. The bluestone church in Ebden Street was erected in 1857-58. It is the smallest of the town's early churches and has been substantially altered, including the higher belfry in 1898, re-roofing in cement…
Lake Bolac, VIC - Scot's Uniting
Year Built: 1878
Address: 139 Montgomery Street, , Lake Bolac Victoria, 3351
Tenders were called early in 1876 and again in Feb. 1877 and Mr. George Harriot of Wickliffe was the architect and as the three local stonemasons at that time were Richard Helme, R. Pitkethley and "Murray the Mason", it is most probable that the bluestone building was the work of one of these men. On 23rd May, 1877, Mrs. John Moffat and…
Lake Wendouree, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1911
Address: 1420 Sturt Street, , Lake Wendouree Victoria, 3350
A Foundation stone reads, "To the Glory of God This stone was laid by Mr Donald M. McKenzie J.P. and Miss Annie McKenzie 1st September 1911".
Lancefield, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1866
Address: High Street, , Lancefield Victoria, 3435
In the early 1860s Presbyterian services in the district were commonly held in privately owned barns, before being held at the Union Church on the corner of Parks and Collivers roads, Lancefield. In 1866 a Presbyterian Church was built in Lancefield town (current 23 High Street; now a Uniting Church). The first stone was…
Lara, VIC - Uniting
Address: 59 Flinders Avenue, , Lara Victoria, 3212
The Duck Ponds Creek community was renamed Lara in 1874. About that time, it was mm The to build a Primitive Methodist church closer to the Lara community. A stone church was erected on the site now occupied by the Lara Lake Primary school. Then, in 1891, two years before his death, John Spalding purchased the 'Sons of Temperance' Hall…