Warrnambool Presbyterian Church
Warrnambool Presbyterian Church 06-07-2021 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
Warrnambool Presbyterian Church 06-07-2021 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

Warrnambool Presbyterian Church

Warrnambool, VIC 3280

Church Information

Church Name: Warrnambool Presbyterian Church
Church Previous Name: St John's Presbyterian Church
Denomination: Presbyterian Church of Australia
Street Address: 22-26 Manifold St, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia
Suburb: Warrnambool
State: VIC
Postcode: 3280
Foundation Stone Laid: 17-09-1874
Foundation Stone Notes: 

A stone records: The Foundation Stone - of this church - was laid Sept 1974 - Opened July 1875 - Destroyed by fire July 1920 - Re-opened  August 1922.

A plaque records: To the Glory of God - To mark the centenary of laying the - Foundation Stone of St John's Church - 17th September 1874 - This flood lighting - was dedicated 20th October, 1974. - Presented by their family in memory of - Dorothy Catherine McLeod - 1897 ~1973 - Aubrey Wilfred McLeod - 1893 - 1974 - Devoted members of this congregation.

Date Opened: 01-07-1875
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Warrnambool Presbyterian Church is part of the Presbytery of South West Victoria. The original church building was opened in July 1875, but much of the roof and contents were destroyed by fire in July 1920. The interior was rebuilt and the church re-opened in August 1922. No other details are known. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 22/12/2021.
Last Updated: Wednesday 22nd December, 2021
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