Sefton, NSW - Uniting
Denomination: Uniting
Address: 13 Kerrinea Road, Sefton, New South Wales, 2162
Previous Denomination: Methodist
Architect: Unknown
Traditional Owners: Dharawal people
Last Updated: 24/07/2024
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History and Architecture:
On the 9th February 1936 the first Church service was held in the garage of Mr. J.M. Williams. Sunday School at 2.15 & the Church service at 3 p.m., both conducted by Mr. H. Reeks. The opening ceremony was held on 5th Dec 1936 at 3 p.m., when Merillee Williams the two-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs Williams turned the key & Rev. Coplia Thomas, President of the Conference formally declared the building open the worship of God.
Clergy:
This list may not contain every serving cleric, past or present, for this church.
Further submissions welcomed.
| Years | Name | Annotation | D.o.B | D.o.D |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 - 1940 | Rev R. C. Barlow | M | ||
| 1940 - | Rev H. Skuse | M | ||
| 1952 - 1960 | Rev Donald A. Clarke | M | ||
| 1958 - | Rev Richard W. Wrightson | M | ||
| 1963 - 1967 | Rev J. J. Smith | M | ||
| 1967 - 1969 | Rev Raymond Pritchard | M | ||
| 1969 - | Rev Harry Roberts | M |
Organ:
No information currently available. Submissions welcomed.
Contributions:
1. 2024 Simon Saunders church photos.
Source:
1. Methodist Church of Australasia Ministerial Index.
2. History of Sefton Methodist Church courtesy of Camden Theological Library.