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State: Victoria, Denomination: Uniting
Pine Lodge, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1924
Address: 580 Pine Lodge S Road, , Pine Lodge Victoria, 3631
A plaque reads, " Pine Lodge Uniting Church - 1877 ~ 2002 This plaque commemorates 125 Years of Christian Service and Fellowship of District People Methodist 1877 ~ 1977 Uniting 1977 ~ 2002 Unveiled by a devoted member of 76 years Frank Sims on 21 April 2002. This marker was dedicated to God by The Reverend Ossie Kadel 21st April 2002".
Poowong, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1878
Address: Lang Lang Road, , Poowong Victoria, 3988
Formerly a Wesleyan Methodist Church. The first service was held in 1878 after the church was built in the same year. Gothic is style however the square windows did not enhance that style. These were replaced to enhance a more Gothic style when the weatherboards were replaced. In 1890 the transept was added and tenders for the enlargement…
Port Melbourne, VIC - South Port Uniting
Address: Corner Bridge & Nott Streets, , Port Melbourne Victoria, 3207
Portarlington, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1962
Address: Corner Newcombe & Fisher Streets, , Portarlington Victoria, 3223
Formerly a Presbyterian Church. The Foundation stone of this Church was laid on 18 February 1962 by Mrs G. Brown. The Architect was Messrs G E Drinnan and Associates of Geelong.
Preston, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1894
Address: Corner Tyler & High Street, , Preston Victoria, 3072
Preston Uniting was originally a Methodist church and its history goes back to the earliest days of white settlement at Port Phillip. The founding fathers who bought the land for £20 in 1854 from Samuel Jeffrey were Brian Abbey, farmer (Newlands); Robert Christie, farmer (Plenty River); Peter Dredge storekeeper (Pentridge); Francis…
Pyramid Hill, VIC - Tyndale Memorial Church
Year Built: 1966
Address: 68 Victoria Street, , Pyramid Hill Victoria, 3575
On 23rd April 1886 a block of land donated by Mrs I. Watson with half acre adjoining at a cost of £5 was accepted. It was also moved that a salary of £40 per annum be guaranteed to the minister. Names of trustees were to be submitted to Presbytery for approval, and application made to have the church added to the Kerang/Durham Ox charge.…
Queenscliff, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1898
Address: Corner Hesse & Stokes Street, , Queenscliff Victoria, 3225
A well proportioned brick church built in 1888 with attractive stained glass windows. A simple rendered brick structure, formerly the Wesley Church, built in 1868 in simple Ecclesiastic style.The timber extension is excluded. The Foundation stone was laid on 24 October 1898 by the Hon James Balfour M.L.C.
Richmond, VIC - St George's Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: 271 Burnley Street, , Richmond Victoria, 3121
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was set by Alexander Smith Esq an Elder of this Church, August 29th 1925. Rev R.A. Green B.A. Minister. Builders Pittard and Sons. Architect H.A. Norris Esq".
Riddells Creek, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Address: Sutherlands Road, , Riddells Creek Victoria, 3431
Ringwood East, VIC - Uniting
Address: 28 Freeman Street, , Ringwood East Victoria, 3135
A Foundation stone reads, " To the glory of God this stone was laid by Rev R.M. Bandt L.th 16 October 1954".
Ringwood, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1963
Address: 30 - 32 Station Street, , Ringwood Victoria, 3134
There are several foundation stones installed in the church building which read. This stone was laid to the glory of God by E.W. Greenwood Esq M.L.A. 23 February 1918. This stone was laid to the glory of God by Rev E. J. Little in token of the children's part in the building of this church. To the Glory of God this stone was laid…
Rochester, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 91 Hart Street, , Rochester Victoria, 3561
The first Methodist service was held in 1871/72. These were conducted by the Rev S Bryant who was stationed at Elmore. Services were first held in the old school house on the east side of the Campaspe River. In 1873 the Rev A Uglow was appointed to the Rochester circuit (this circuit was originally…
Romsey, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1865
Address: 25 Pohlman Street, , Romsey Victoria, 3434
The Lancefeld-Romsey Presbyterian Church was established in 1861. In 1863 the Romsey congregation applied for a grant of land for the purpose of building a church and this was granted on May 20th, 1864. The church was opened and dedicated in July 1865. The cost was £800. The Presbytery of Melbourne compiled a communion roll at first of…
Rosanna, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1955
Address: 21 Arden Crescent, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084
The Foundation stone was laid by Reverend E.H. McLean Shugg B.A. on the 14th of May 1955.
Rosanna, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1966
Address: Bellevue Avenue, , Rosanna Victoria, 3084
The Foundation stone was laid on 2 April 1966. The church has now closed.
Rosebud, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Address: 6 Murray Anderson Road, , Rosebud Victoria, 3939
Rowville, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1996
Address: 64 Bridgewater Way, , Rowville Victoria, 3178
The Church commenced worship in the Seebeck Hall, then moved to the Kindergarten on Wellington Road before building their first Worship Centre on the corner of Fulham Road and Bridgewater Way in 1989. More information see the church website here.
Sale, VIC - St Columba's Uniting
Year Built: 1958
Address: MacAlister Street, , Sale Victoria, 3850
The first Presbyterian service was held on 29 January 1854 at the Woolpack Inn, Sale.1 A permanent church building was erected in 1859 and this was demolished in 1972. A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God in Thankful Remembrance of the Presbyterian Pioneers of Gippsland this stone was set by Charles Cyril Login a Grandson of…
Sandringham, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1929
Address: 21 Trentham Road, , Sandringham Victoria, 3191
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God this stone was laid by Mrs F.W. Francis on 2nd March 1929. Rev John Smiley B.A. Minister, J.F.D. Scarborough Architect".
Sassafras, VIC - Kennon Uniting
Address: 6 Clarkmont Road, , Sassafras Victoria, 3787
The Church is a memorial to Thomas Kennon, a prominent district resident and philanthropist and as an example of a 1930s timber Church. The Kennons, who owned the mansion Kenloch at Olinda, provided the land and funding for the Sassafras Church. The Church is dominated by asymmetrical massing, with a gable end roof form extending the…
Scrub Hill, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1869
Address: 1713 Ballarat Daylesford Road, , Scrub Hill Victoria, 3364
The Church was sold in 2015. A plaque reads " To the Glory of God this plaque commemorates the centenary of the first service in this church April 18, 1869 The congregation was established August 19, 1860. The Church is now a Wedding Reception venue.
Seymour, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Crawford Road, , Seymour Victoria, 3661
The Foundation stone of the current church was laid by the Reverend A. McCullum D.D. on 29 November 1924.The architects were Erowing, Bladden and Dare. The builder were Knight's and Son's.
Shepparton, VIC - Scot's Uniting
Year Built: 1885
Address: Corner Corio & fryers Streets, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630
Formerly a Presbyterian the Church was formed in 1885. However a Reverend Thomson conducted services in the area from 1876. In 1885 a parcel of land was donated by Mr William Fraser and by May 1886 tenders were let to fence the land. By December of the same year it was decided to call tenders to build a church. The Church was partly…
Shepparton, VIC - St David's Uniting
Address: 3 Gloucester Street, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630
A Foundation stone reads, " To the Glory of God St David's Kindergarten opened on 31st July 1960. St David's Hall opened on 17th August 1963".
Shepparton, VIC - Uniting Wesley
Year Built: 1908
Address: Maude Street, , Shepparton Victoria, 3630
Snake Valley, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1892
Address: Carngham Linton Road, , Snake Valley Victoria, 3351
Formerly a Presbyterian Church it was built in 1892-93 and was wholly endowed as a memorial to the squatter The Hon Philip Russell (1822-1892). It cost more than £10,00 to build, a phenomenal sum at the time. The architect was J.J. Jackson, of Beaufort, and D. Brown the builder; the designed was modelled upon that of The Scot's Church,…
South Geelong, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1842
Address: Corner Moorabool & Balliang Streets, , South Geelong Victoria, 3220
The first Methodist services in South Geelong were held in 1842 in a private home, and by 1847 had been transferred to a large unclaimed house. In 1854, the first dedicated building was constructed as a church/school at a cost of £1,475. The foundation stone of the brick building was laid on the 14!h June 1854 by the Rev. William Butters.…
South Melbourne, VIC - Paul the Apostle South Port Uniting
Year Built: 1860
Address: 325 Dorcas Street, , South Melbourne Victoria, 3205
Built around 1860 of bluestone. Formerly South-Port-Parks Parish Mission. Two congregations at South Melbourne (Paul the Apostle) and Port Melbourne. Each has its own congregation-based programs as well as shared activities.
Springhurst, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1964
Address: 116 Anzac Road, , Springhurst Victoria, 3682
A Foundation stone reads, "Dedicated to the Glory of God on 22.3.1964 by Rev H B Freeman MA President of Conference."
Springvale, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1953
Address: 47 Balmoral Ave, , Springvale Victoria, 3171
A Foundation stone reads, " Laid to the Glory of God by Rev H. Clarnette Pres Conference 4 - 2 - 53. A further Foundation stone on the Church Hall reads, " Upon this stone set by Rev C. Kingston Daws E.D. conference Managing Secretary. This building is raised for the extension of God's Kingdom through Jesus Christ. Minster Rev W.J. Turner…
St Arnaud, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1876
Address: 30 McMahon Street, , St Arnaud Victoria, 3478
St. Arnaud’s first Presbyterian minister, Rev. Hugh McKail, held early services in homes and hired halls, until the council granted land for a church and Manse. This church was designed by Charles Vickers, features an impressive bell tower and spire with a steep roof clad in slate.
Stanley, VIC - Uniting
Address: Beechworth Stanley Road, , Stanley Victoria, 3747
A Wesleyan Church from 1853-1902 then a Methodist Church from 1902-1972, then finally as it is now known.
Stawell, VIC - St Matthew's Uniting
Year Built: 1869
Address: 13 Scallan Street, , Stawell Victoria, 3380
A site for the first church was secured for the first Church in what became and still is Church Street, and Henry Henderson No. 2 submitted designs to the committee for the Church. The dimensions of the building were 28-feet x 44-feet, with galvanised iron sides and a shingle roof, and it was capped off with a belfrey. The current…