Wesley Uniting Church - Former
Wesley Uniting Church - Former 11-01-2018 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
Wesley Uniting Church - Former 11-01-2018 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

Wesley Uniting Church - Former

Colac, VIC 3250

Church Information

Church Name: Wesley Uniting Church - Former
Church Previous Name: Wesley Methodist Church
Denomination: Uniting Church in Australia
Street Address: 15 Skene St, Colac VIC 3250, Australia
Suburb: Colac
State: VIC
Postcode: 3250
Foundation Stone Laid: 22-08-1925
Foundation Stone Notes: 

Foundation stone records: To Glorify God - in sincere worship - thus acknowledging His claim- on all of us - this stone was laid by the - Rev W Harris - President of the Methodist Conference - 22nd August 1925.

A stone tablet records: To - Glorify God - by - Gently Aiding - The Little Ones to love Him - This stone was laid by - Mrs Walter Selwood - 27th June 1925 AD

A stone tablet records: 'We build into Eternity' - To - The Glory of God - and to pay tribute to - faithful workers of past years - this stone was laid by - Mr Frank Parkes - 27th June 1925 AD.

A plaque in the grounds records: Uniting Church in Australia - This corner stone was laid at - the Methodist Church at 21 - Murray Street, Colac, on 1st - March 1874 and is placed here - to commemorate the 60th - Anniversary of Wesley Church - on 20th June 1986.

 

Date Opened: unknown
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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This former church property is now privately owned. As recorded by the commemorative plaque, an earlier church must have stood at 21 Murray Street, Colac. No details are known about the former church. More historical information/photographs of the former churches/congregations are invited. Photographs uploaded 15/1/2018.
Last Updated: Monday 15th January, 2018
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