Dangin Methodist Church - Former
Dangin, WA 6383
Church Information
| Church Name: | Dangin Methodist Church - Former |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Methodist (Wesleyan and Other) |
| Street Address: | 7 Forrest St, Dangin WA 6383, Australia |
| Suburb: | Dangin |
| State: | WA |
| Postcode: | 6383 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 03-08-1927 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | Foundation stone records: "To the Glory of God - this stone was laid by - Mrs E C Johnston - on 3rd August 1927 - M Parker - Builder - Reuben Steer - Minister". Dangin Historic Walk notice board records: Since the 1860s, when the Parker family settled in the district divine services had been held at their homestead. However, with the development of the Dangin town a permanent church was needed & this site was donated to the Methodist Community by Jonah Parker. Initially a small church & manse was built. The first minister was the Rev William Watson. The President of the Methodist Ladies Guild, Mrs E C Johnston laid the foundation stone for the present church & manse, which replaced the original wooden building in 1927. Jonah Parker, Dangins Founder & Benefactor died of a brain hemorrhage at the age of 5?. A memorial service was held for him on October 18th 1914. |
| Date Opened: | unknown |
| Date Closed: | unknown |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
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