Churches
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Denomination: Uniting
Werribee, VIC - Crossroads Uniting
Year Built: 1884
Address: Cnr Duncans Road and Synnot Street, , Werribee Victoria, 3030
The Church opened on 28th September 1884 with the bluestone manse at the rear completed n the same year. A plaque on the stone fence reads, " To the Glory of God this fence was built in 1963 of stones from the home of William Leake second President of the Werribee Shire". The Architect was Alexander Davidson and is in the Low and Mixed…
Wesley Vale, TAS - Uniting Community
Address: 604 Port Sorell Road, , Wesley Vale Tasmania, 7307
The present church was first opened in 1888, replacing an earlier Wesleyan Methodist church built in 1865. The cost for that building was £290. The timber of the original bush chapel was rather poor class as it was replaced in 1870. Mr William Gadsby was the builder of this second church at a cost of £153. The earliest recorded burial is…
West End, QLD - West End Uniting
Year Built: 1949
Address: 11 Sussex Street, , West End Queensland, 4101
On 10 December 1949, the foundation stone of the Park Presbyterian Church was laid at 21 Hampstead Road. The congregation had previously had their church at 31 Glenelg Street on the corner of Cordelia Street in South Brisbane.
West Footscray, VIC Uniting (Former)
Address: 557 Barkly Street, , West Footscray Victoria, 3012
The Church was demolished around 2021.
West Heidelberg, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1925
Address: Corner St Hellier & Edwin Streets, , West Heidelberg Victoria,
The original church building was built in 1925.
West Hindmarsh, SA - Uniting
The first move for the building of a Methodist Church was made by the Parkside Quarterly Meeting on June 26, 1901, when the Superintendent, Rev. J. Cowperthwaite, Circuit Stewards, Messrs. E.B. Colton and R.T. Burnard, and Messrs. Stoyel, Ding, Spencer, Hinsley and Cotton were appointed to report on extension of Methodism at Fullarton…
West Tamworth, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1888
Address: 79 Denison Street, , West Tamworth New South Wales, 2340
Just 16 years after the Wesley Church was completed in Tamworth in 1872, steps were taken to build a Church in West Tamworth. In 1888 with Rev. J.G. Middleton as Superintendent Minister, the President of the NSW - Queensland Wesleyan Conference, Rev. George Lane, set the foundation stone of a brick Church in Denison Street on 28th August.…
West Townsville, QLD - Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 71 Ingham Road, , West Townsville Queensland, 4810
The first West End (Methodist) Church was a weatherboard building built and opened in 1886 on the corner of Flinders Street West and Church Street. A Foundation stone reads, " West End Methodist Memorial Church To the Glory of God and in memory of those who served their country 1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945 and as a tribute to the early…
Westbury, TAS Uniting
Address: 63 William Street, , Westbury Tasmania, 7303
The first Wesleyan church at Westbury was built in 1840. One acre of ground was granted by the Surveyor - General under a location order to Rev's J Orton, J.A. Manton and W Simpson at Westbury on 15 November 1837. On this land in the year 1840 a chapel had been built costing £125.00 Although by 1851 the building proved to be too small…
Weston, ACT - Uniting
Address: 16 Parkinson Street, , Weston Australian Capital Territory, 2611
Wheeo, NSW - Uniting
Address: Boorowa Road, , Wheeo New South Wales, 2583
In the early 1860's it was felt that a church should be built and a start was made when Mr Isaac Shepherd gave two acres of land and £10 towards the building of a new Church. In addition, the families of Mr Wm Christie, Mr James Christie, Mr George George and Mr Robert Collins enthusiastically co-operated and a start was made on the new…
Whittlesea, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1870
Address: Corner Forest & Walnut Streets, , Whittlesea Victoria, 3757
The Church was built in 1870. The church was one of a series of Wesleyan churches erected throughout the City of Whittlesea during the 1860-1890 period under the supervision of Rev. Charles Dubourg. An extension was added in August 1982. The original wooden floor has also been replaced.
Wickliffe, VIC Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1861
Address: Patterson Street, , Wickliffe Victoria, 3379
The Church was sold in 2018.
Williamstown, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1860
Address: Church Street, , Williamstown South Australia, 3016
The Church (former Wesleyan Methodist Chapel) is a small random stone hall style church with a simple gable ended front porch and an extension to the end gable with a brick bell gablet. The church was constructed in 1860, opened on September 30 by the Reverend Bennett. The porch was added in 1894. The complex also includes a hall…
Williamstown, VIC - St Stephens Uniting
Year Built: 1956
Address: 179 Melbourne Road, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
Established in 1886 as North Williamstown Presbyterian Church. The original church building is now the church hall and was relocated when a new church was built in 1956. The Foundation stone was laid by The Right Reverend S.A. Goddard on 19 July 1958. The Architect was Keith Reid and built by W.H. Langdon and Sons.
Williamstown, VIC Uniting
Year Built: 1876
Address: 35 Electra Street, , Williamstown Victoria, 3016
The church is a former Methodist church designed by Crouch and Wilson. The church and residence were both constructed in 1876.
Willunga, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1896
Address: St Judes Street, , Willunga South Australia, 5172
Formerly a Wesleyan Methodist church. Willunga was the first country circuit for the large Wesleyan Church in South Australia. This is the fourth church built on this site. The first church was opened in 1844. A second larger church was built alongside it in 1848, later to become the Sunday School Hall, still in use. In 1856/57 a…
Wilmot, TAS - Uniting
Address: 54 Main Road, , Wilmot Tasmania, 7310
At a meeting, held on March 23, 1898 at the home of Mr. J.T. Brain to arrange for the building of a Wesleyan Church, those present were Rev. C.O. Lelean, Messrs Quaile, J. Geale, J. and G. Kerkharn, Brain (3) and W. Evans. A piece of land was offered by Mr. Geale for a church site on the Sheffield Road. The building committee was to…
Wilston, QLD - Trinity Grove Uniting
Year Built: 1954
Address: 1 Hawdon Street, , Wilston Queensland, 4051
A Foundation stone reads, "Wilston Methodist Memorial Church to the Glory of God in memory and gratitude to those who died and all who served in World Wars 1914-1918 and 1939-1945 this stone was laid by Rev George E Holland President of the Conference 27th November 1954. Henry W Prouse Minister, Leslie R Draper Secretary, Eric R P…
Winchelsea, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1869
Address: 26 Hesse Street, , Winchelsea Victoria, 3241
Formerly a Presbyterian church the first services were held in the Shire Hall on 19 September 1869. During 1869 the Rev. T. M. Fraser and the Rev. J. Brownlie were commissioned to visit Winchelsea with respect to the formation of a charge there.* The Church was official opened on 30 April 1871. The stonework was completed by W Lauder,…
Windsor Gardens, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1965
Address: Pitman Road, , Windsor Gardens South Australia, 5087
A Foundation stone was laid on 4 July 1965 which read, "To the Glory of God this stone was laid by W.H. & B.C. Pitman Foundation members of the Gillies Plains Methodist Church Trust on 4th July 1965.
Wodonga, VIC - St Stephen's Uniting
Address: Corner Beechworth Road & Nilmar Avenue, , Wodonga Victoria, 3690
Wollongong, NSW - Uniting
Year Built: 1882
Address: 127 Crown Street, , Wollongong New South Wales, 2500
Formerly a Wesleyan Methodist Church. Of neo-gothic design and built of sandstone, the Church was opened in 1882. A Foundation stone reads, " This tablet was set by Mr J.M. Staff at the Official opening of this porch 30th August 1930".
Wonthaggi, VIC - Uniting
Address: Corner Edgar Street & Broome Cres, , Wonthaggi Victoria, 3995
Formerly St Andrews Presbyterian Church. Reverend Crighton Barr the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church was to open the Church. In 1910 it was declared as a Home Mission under Rev George Raff. By 1912 a Church building had been erected. In 1911 the name of the circuit changed to Kilcunda and Powlett River Circuit with churches at…
Woodbridge, TAS - Uniting
Year Built: 1859
Address: Channel Highway, , Woodbridge Tasmania, 7162
A Methodist chapel was first built in 1859 on land donated by Mr Joseph Davies. All denominations used the church until the Church of England decided to build their own. That was to be St Simonds and St Jude. The Wesleyans continued to use the chapel until 1897 when it was burnt in a bushfire. After the fire a Mr George Miles gave the…
Woodend, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Year Built: 1910
Address: 37 Forest Street, , Woodend Victoria, 3442
The first Church service was held on October 21 1860 in the home of a Church person. The first wooden church was on the hill adjacent to St Mary's and was opened in 1861. A Foundation stone reads, "9 Apr 1910 by Dr J F Anderson, opened as Presbyterian, became Uniting 1977".
Woodville, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1884
Address: 44 Woodville Road, , Woodville South Australia, 5011
The Woodville Wesleyan Mission was organised in 1876 as part of the Port Adelaide Circuit. Services were initially held in the York (now Kilkenny) Rechabite Hall. Local landowner, Captain Henry Simpson, donated a portion of his land of Woodville Road so that a church could be built. The first church was constructed in 1877 using iron…
Woollahra, NSW - Uniting Heart & Soul
Year Built: 1890
Address: 53A Ocean Street, , Woollahra New South Wales, 2025
St Columba Uniting Church as it was formally known was built to the design of architect John Sulman following early Christian basilica style. The Church was opened for Divine Service on 8 March 1890 as a Presbyterian Church. The first minister was Rev. John Walker (1855-1941). Designed in the early Federation era, the building is a fusion…
Wycheproof, VIC - Uniting
Year Built: 1961
Address: 52 High Street, , Wycheproof Victoria, 3527
A Foundation stone reads, "This stone was laid by C.K. Daws on 25 March 1961. The Churches one foundation is Jesus Christ Her Lord, Minister Rev. D. Rayment."
Wyndham, NSW - Uniting
Address: Monaro Street, , Wyndham New South Wales, 2550
A plaque on the wall on the Church reads, This plaque has been made from the bronze bell donated to Wyndham Presbyterian church by Robert Turbet 1821-1894. The bell hung above Wyndham Presbyterian church building 1889 - 1997 and following church union in 1977 above Wyndham Uniting church. The bell was damaged beyond repair in the fire…
Wyuna, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1913
Address: Robertson Street, , Wyuna Victoria, 3620
A Foundation stone reads, " This stone is laid to the memory of John Finlay by his Daughter 16th April 1913. A wall plaque reads, " Wyuna Uniting Church This plaque was unveiled on 14th April 2013 to commemorate the Centenary of he Wyuna Uniting (fomely Presbyterian) Church and to honour all those who have faithfully served the church…
Yackandandah, VIC - St James Uniting
Year Built: 1868
Address: 25 Hammond Street, , Yackandandah Victoria, 3749
Yankalilla, SA - Uniting
Year Built: 1879
Address: 121 Main Road, , Yankalilla South Australia, 5203
The Southern Fleurieu Peninsula was first mapped by Europeans in 1802 with both Nicholas Baudin and Matthew Flinders travelling the coastline. The French explorer Baudin named the Fleurieu Peninsula. Formerly a Methodist church it was established in 1879. The adjoining hall was opened in 1932. The Lutheran's also use this Church…
Yarram, VIC - St Andrew's Uniting
Address: 109 Commercial Road, , Yarram Victoria, 3971
St Andrew Uniting Church and hall front Commercial Road. The Presbyterian congregation had used the Yarram Anglican Church for services for 25 years prior to building their own church in 1895. In October 1894 a meeting was held at the Mechanics Hall, at which it was decided to build a brick church to seat 200 people. Funds began to be…