Macarthur, VIC - Uniting (Former)
Year Built: 1885
Denomination: Uniting
Address: Cnr High & Eversley Streets, Macarthur, Victoria, 3286
Previous Denomination: Presbyterian
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Eastern Maar and Gunditjmara people
Last Updated: 12/07/2024
History and Architecture:
A historical marker reads, "On 20th June 1884 the first Methodist meeting was held. It was attended by Rev Ingamells, Joseph Law, Edgar Dunn, Messrs Glover and Chamberlain, A.J. & McLean, George Betts and S. Taylor, with the first six being the original trustees of the Church, with J. McLean as the first secretary.
The foundation stone was laid on 1st January 1885. The first service was held in February 1885 with Rev J. C. MacDougall as minister. The Methodist Church was sold to the Free Presbyterian Church in 1967 and became a private residence in 1991".
Clergy:
There are currently no clergy recorded for this church. Submissions are welcomed.
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.