Historical information

The Warrnambool Congregational Church was established with a meeting called in April 1862 and over the ensuing months a congregation with first pastor Rev W Pentland was established. After initially meeting at the small Temperence Hall in Liebig St, land was purchased at the corner of Liebig and lava St and the first church opened in March 1864. It remained on this site until the site was sold to the T & G Assurance in 1939 and land known as Kianga Estate was purchased on the corner of Lava and Henna Streets.It became part of the amalgamation with other churches to form the Uniting Church in 1977.This cup is possibly a souvenir from the 50th anniversary celebrations held in 1912.

Significance

A common object which is linked to one of warrnambool's longest running churches.

Physical description

Cream china cup with thick gold rim and black test in banner style on one side of the cup.

Inscriptions & markings

Warrnambool Congregational Church on front of cup . 338 written on bottom and 4 on paper label