The Daylesford Uniting Church (formerly Wesleyan /Methodist Church) was built in 1865, replacing an earlier Wesleyan Chapel built in 1861 which is still on site and known as the Sunday School (2024). The foundaton stone for the newer, current church was laid on 12 June 1865, designed by Architects Crouch and Wilson the structure was built in early English Gothic style. The first service was held in the new church on 10 December 1865. It is of interest for its brick broach spire, diapered brick façade and spacious interior with aisles separated from the nave by slender columns. The church organ was installed and built in 1888 by William Anderson and boasts an impressive 724 pipes, many of which are decorated with Christian symbols. This organ is a rare example of Anderson’s work and is his only instrument in Western Victoria. It is classified by the National Trust of Australia (Victoria) as being of state significance. The organ was renpvated in 1979-80 by Leighton Turner. It has 2 manuals, 14 speaking stops, 3 couplers, tracker action, Gt: 8.8 divided.8.4.4.2-2/3.2. Sw: 8.8.4.2.8. Ped: 16. In the 1880s the decline in mining led to the congregation considering ways to reduce debt. Rent was received from pew hire as well as organ concerts and annual fairs. By the end of the 19th century the church had settled into a pattern of steady parish life. The 1950s and 1960s were really the glory days of the church with an active Sunday School, tennis clubs and vibrant social activity as well as many worshippers at Sunday services. The final service was held at the church on 21 April 2024.A small hall in the grounds of Daylesford Uniting Church. John Mitchell was a teacher and superintendent from September 1861 to 1921. The hall was still in existence in August 2024.John Mitchell Memorial Hall 1931daylesford uniting church, daylesford methodist church, daylesford, john mitchell uniting church, daylesford wesleyan church, daylesford uniting sunday school, john mitchell

Programme for The Avenue Uniting Church 100th Anniversary concert.the avenue uniting church, blackburn

One of four photos taken early 2003 of newly planted garden area in front of Port Melbourne Uniting Church, where a 2001 plaque acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land (Wurundjeri and Bunnerwrung peoples): rockeryparks and gardens, religion - uniting church, australian aborigines, wurundjeri, bunnerwrung

One of four photos taken early 2003 of newly planted garden area in front of Port Melbourne Uniting Church, where a 2001 plaque acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land (Wurundjeri and Bunnerwrung peoples): plaqueparks and gardens, religion - uniting church, australian aborigines, wurundjeri, bunnerwrung

One of four photos taken early 2003 of newly planted garden area in front of Port Melbourne Uniting Church, where a 2001 plaque acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land (Wurundjeri and Bunnerwrung peoples): rockery, close-upparks and gardens, religion - uniting church, australian aborigines, wurundjeri, bunnerwrung

One of four photos taken early 2003 of newly planted garden area in front of Port Melbourne Uniting Church, where a 2001 plaque acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land (Wurundjeri and Bunnerwrung peoples): plaque close-upparks and gardens, religion - uniting church, australian aborigines, wurundjeri, bunnerwrung

Article in Nunawading Gazette. new extensions to Nunawading Uniting Church. Rev Jeffrey Woodfield hopes the extensions will enable it to develop a more active presence in the community. New buildings will be used by the Cambodian Community, the church play group and the kids of the Uniting Church group.nunawading uniting church, churches, nunawading, woodfield, jeffrey (rev), cambodian community welfare centre, graham, kerrie (rev), galagher, allen, fenwick, les, swyer, cedric

Two items about this property: Real Estate advertisement for Tara Grove Koornang Uniting Church dated 03/11/2003 Real estate ad dated 10/11/2003 for same saletara grove, real estate agents, alcock bruce, koornang uniting church, white geoff, carnegie, north road, halls, wilson pride real estate, rayment rosalie rev

History of North Blackburn Uniting Church (formerly Methodist Church). Official opening 5 Jun 1955 by Rev N.H. Pask.north blackburn uniting church, pask, n.h. (rev), north blackburn methodist church