In 1860 Scottish settlers commissioned the Presbyterian church in Buninyong and the foundation stone was laid in March 1860 by Mrs. Celia Scott of "Mount Boninyong" one of the earliest settlers in the district. In 1971 the church combined with the Methodist Church to form the Buninyong United Church and then in 1977 became part of the Uniting Church of Australia.This church represents the impact of Scottish settlers in the district and their emphasis on religion and education, many of the church's fine stained glass windows depict depict various members of the Scott family and the Rev. Thomas Hastie.A colour photograph of the Buninyong Uniting Church taken circa 1997churches, presbyterian church, buninyong uniting church, scottish settlers, scott family, rev. thomas hastie

The church building was erected for the Presbyterian Church in 1860 and built of brick and tile but in the 1950s was covered in roughcast and plaster.The Church has been in constant use since 1860 and became part of the Uniting Church in Australia, it is also used by the Buninyong Baptist Church.A close up view of the features on the Buninyong Uniting Church Spirebuninyong, presbyterian church, uniting church, reverend thomas hastie

Former Presbyterian church built in 1860, with foundation stone laid by Mrs Scott, snr, the oldest resident in the district on Tuesday 27th March 1860. In 1970 the congregations of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches combined to form the Buninyong United Church. When the Uniting Church in Australia was formed in 1977, the church became the Buninyong Uniting Church.A very early church of the districtColour photograph of Buninyong Uniting Church, with two large trees near the adjacent church hall"Uniting Church Buninyong, 1990s"buninyong, uniting church, presbyterian church

In 1859 Scottish settlers at Buninyong commissioned the Presbyterian Church, now the centre of its historic precinct. Designed by Benjamin Backhouse of Geelong, the foundation stone was laid on 27 March 1860 by Mrs Celia Scott of Mount Boninyong, the oldest resident in the district. The cost of the building was £900 and when fitted out the cost was £1,265. The first service in the new church was held on 26 August 1860, and a bell founded by Greeves of London in 1849 was hung in the steeple. (Possibly this bell came from the old church on the hill.) The local builder Richard Rennie built the church of brick and slate. In the 1950s the brick was covered with roughcast and plaster. The church boasts some fine stained glass windows. At the north end is a window placed in 1891 by James Richmond in memory of Mr and Mrs Thomas Scott. Manufactured in Edinburgh by Ballantine and Sons, the window represents the friendship of Jonathon and David, and includes portraits of the Scotts. Side windows in memory of Rev. Thomas Hastie, and Mr and Mrs Robert Scott were unveiled on Good Friday, 13 April 1900, representing the sower and the reaper, again with portraits of those commemorated. These windows were made by the Melbourne firm of Yencken & Co., designed by a Mr. Harness; the Hastie window was presented by the congregation, the Scott windows by the Scott family. In 1982 a window was placed in memory of pastor Stuart Davies, a Lay Preacher at the church for over 50 years. It depicts 'Christ, the Light of the World'. In 1977, the majority of the congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Australia chose to join the Uniting Church in Australia. Some congregations, however, did not. The Presbyterian Church in Australia continues to exist, as does the Victorian arm of the Presbyterian Church in Australia, through the congregations that chose not to join the Uniting Church in Australia.Colour photograph of the Buninyong Uniting Church grounds.buninyong, buninyong uniting church, celia scott, thomas scott, thomas hastie, stuart davies

The window was erected in memory of the Rev Thomas Hastie who founded the Church and became the first pastor and served the Church community until 1888The church building was erected for the Presbyterian Church in 1860, Rev. Thomas Hastie founded and served this church and the community for 41 years.Interior view of the stained glass window featuring St. Matthew Chap XIII and a close up view of the memorial to Rev. Thomas Hastie"St. Matthew Chap. XIII", " This window has been erected to the memory of the late Rev. Thomas Hastie Founder and First Pastor of this Church 1847-1888. He labored faithfully and lived consistently beloved and esteemed by all. He entered into his rest April 1898, aged 84" buninyong, presbyterian church, uniting church, reverend thomas hastie, stained glass window

The window was erected in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott who were early settlers in the district and strong supporters of the ChurchThe church building was erected for the Presbyterian Church in 1860, Rev. Thomas Hastie founded and served this church and the community for 41 years.Interior view of the stained glass window featuring St. Matthew Chap XIII and a close up view of the memorial to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Scott"St. Matthew Chap. XIII", " A token of love from their family" buninyong, presbyterian church, uniting church, stained glass window, scott family

detail of historic buildingColour photo Buninyong Uniting Church (1860, formerly Presbyterian) Learmonth St. western wall, showing buttressesbuninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, learmonth st.

Link to Presbyterian original settlers, unusual design, prominent location, built by Richard Rennie, who built several significant buildings in the area.B/W photograph Buninyong Uniting Church (formerly Presbyterian.) South side of Learmonth St. built by Richard Rennie 1887church, presbyterian, uniting, buninyong, richard rennie, learmonth st

detail of historic buildingBuninyong Uniting Church (1860, formerly Presbyterian) Learmonth St. front view from east, showing steeple and gothic arched windows and entrance.buninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, learmonth st.

In 1859 Scottish settlers at Buninyong commissioned the Presbyterian Church, now the centre of its historic precinct. Designed by Benjamin Backhouse of Geelong, the foundation stone was laid on 27 March 1860 by Mrs Celia Scott of Mount Boninyong, the oldest resident in the district. The cost of the building was £900 and when fitted out the cost was £1,265. The first service in the new church was held on 26 August 1860, and a bell founded by Greeves of London in 1849 was hung in the steeple. (Possibly this bell came from the old church on the hill.) The local builder Richard Rennie built the church of brick and slate. In the 1950s the brick was covered with roughcast and plaster. The church boasts some fine stained glass windows. At the north end is a window placed in 1891 by James Richmond in memory of Mr and Mrs Thomas Scott. Manufactured in Edinburgh by Ballantine and Sons, the window represents the friendship of Jonathon and David, and includes portraits of the Scotts. Side windows in memory of Rev. Thomas Hastie, and Mr and Mrs Robert Scott were unveiled on Good Friday, 13 April 1900, representing the sower and the reaper, again with portraits of those commemorated. These windows were made by the Melbourne firm of Yencken & Co., designed by a Mr. Harness; the Hastie window was presented by the congregation, the Scott windows by the Scott family. In 1982 a window was placed in memory of pastor Stuart Davies, a Lay Preacher at the church for over 50 years. It depicts 'Christ, the Light of the World'. In 1977, the majority of the congregations of the Presbyterian Church in Australia chose to join the Uniting Church in Australia. Some congregations, however, did not. The Presbyterian Church in Australia continues to exist, as does the Victorian arm of the Presbyterian Church in Australia, through the congregations that chose not to join the Uniting Church in Australia.buninyong, buninyong uniting church, thomas hastie, buninyong presbyterian church, celia scott, stained glass

Formerly the Buninyong Presbyterian Church.Colour Photograph planted in memory of Jim Gay.buninyong, buninyong uniting church, jim gay

Record of Victorian era church in 1980's. Colour photo, Buninyong Uniting Church (formerly Presbyterian, 1860), north side, from Learmonth St. Viewed through trees that are coming into leaf, lawn carpeted in white flowers.uniting church, presbyterian church, learmonth st., trees, flowers

EventsColour photo, floral display, Uniting Church, Buninyong Festival 1983,gold king festival, de soza park, floral display, uniting church

Built in 1860 by Richard Rennie as Presbyterian ChurchRichard Rennie building, unusual designB/W photo of Uniting Church looking uphill from eastern side, showing gables and buttresses, belltower and steeple. Formerly Presbyterian Churchbuninyong, presbyterian, uniting, church, building, learmonth st

Builder Richard Rennie, completed 1860 as Presbyterian ChurchHistoric building, Richard Rennie unique designB/W photoBuninyong Uniting Church (formerly Presbyterian) side view, close-upbuninyong, presbyterian, uniting, church, learmonth st, richard rennie

Record of Victorian era church in 1980's. NB Ingles St. is unpaved.Colour photo, Dr. Longden's house, Learmonth St. West.uniting church, presbyterian church, ingles street

Includes original centenary edition of Buninyong Methodist Church booklet and extensive notes on that church. The material gathered is not comprehensive for all churches in the district, past or present.churches, religion, buninyong, methodism, uniting church, presbyterian church

historic building, Colour photograph, Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church, Buninyong, interior towards South wall.buninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting

historic building, Colour photograph, Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church, Buninyong, interior towards South wall.buninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting

historic building, stained glass window depicting Christ as Shepherd with flock.Colour photo, Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church, Buninyong, interior, stained glass window in memory of R. Gillespie.buninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, stained glass, gillespie

historic building, windows donated by Mr G Richmond, former pupil at Rev. Hastie's school, as a tribute to Mr & Mrs Thomas Scott Window made by James Ballantyne & Son, Edinburgh, Scotland.Colour photo, Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church, Buninyong, interior, stained glass windows north wall, memorial to Scott family.buninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, scott, stained glass

historic building, original pulpit and communion tableColour photo, Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church, Buninyong, interior, Pulpit, chair and Communion Table, large arch and cross on wallbuninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, pulpit, communion table

historic building, stained glass window depicting "Christ the Light of the World."Colour photo, Presbyterian (now Uniting) Church, Buninyong, interior, stained glass window East wall. Dedication "Stuart Charles Davies Lay Preacher for 50 years. A token of Love from Family and Friends, died Feb. 1981, aged 76 years.)buninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, stained glass, davies

historic building, Colour photograph, Robert Allen's house (1856-57) Eyre St. Buninyong, front verandah.buninyong, church, presbyterian, uniting, scott family

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A winter scene taken looking south-west across Buninyong, and showing the Buninyong Boarding School, opened in 1848 by Rev Thomas HastieGood image with sharp details.buninyong boarding school, uniting church. building styles. education. landscape.

Good quality colour photograph, with clear details of front of building uniting church., building style and finish.

Church, buildingsB&W photo, Grenville Uniting Church, 1985grenville uniting church

B/W photograph, Streetscape, looking west down Scott St. from Inglis Street corner, Uniting Church partially visible on right, Presbytery on left.buninyong, scott st., inglis st., uniting church, presbytery