Forbes Uniting Church
Forbes Uniting Church 05-02-2020 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane
Forbes Uniting Church 05-02-2020 - John Huth, Wilston, Brisbane

Forbes Uniting Church

Forbes, NSW 2871

Church Information

Church Name: Forbes Uniting Church
Church Previous Name: Forbes Wesleyan/Forbes Methodist Church
Denomination: Uniting Church in Australia
Street Address: 27 Browne St, Forbes NSW 2871, Australia
Suburb: Forbes
State: NSW
Postcode: 2871
Foundation Stone Laid: 07-02-1906
Foundation Stone Notes: 

A stone records: This stone was laid - in memory of - W Brooke - by - Mrs W Brooke - Feb 7th 1906

A stone records: To the Praise and Glory of God - This stone was laid by - C Eddy - in memory of his brother - J Eddy - Feb 7th 1906.

A stone records: This stone was laid - in memory of his father - T C Lane - by - L R H G Lane - Feb 7th 1906.

A stone records: To the Glory of God - this door was opened - by - Mrs E J Yeo - 5th Sept 1906.

A stone records: To the Glory of God - this door was opened - by - Rev C J Duffill - 5th Sept 1906

Stone on hall records: This stone was unveiled - to the Glory of God - by - W R Glasson Esq - on 11th September, 1953.

Etched in the glass above the hall entrance door: Dedicated to the memory of - those who served in - World War I & II.

Date Opened: 05-09-1906
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The current Forbes Uniting Church building was opened in September 1906. However, Wesleyan/Methodist services began in the Forbes district about 1863. The first church structure was destroyed shortly after it was erected by a storm in the same year. A wooden church building was opened about 1877. This was replaced by the current building. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 25/3/2020.
Last Updated: Wednesday 25th March, 2020
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