South Geelong Uniting Church - Former
South Geelong Uniting Church - Former 04-10-2014 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria
South Geelong Uniting Church - Former 04-10-2014 - John Conn, Templestowe, Victoria

South Geelong Uniting Church - Former

South Geelong, VIC 3220

Church Information

Church Name: South Geelong Uniting Church - Former
Church Previous Name: South Geelong Methodist Church
Denomination: Uniting Church in Australia
Street Address: Fyans St & Moorabool St, South Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
Suburb: South Geelong
State: VIC
Postcode: 3220
Foundation Stone Laid: unknown
Foundation Stone Notes: Plaque records: To The Glory of God - This Church - was opened on - 27th June 1869.
Date Opened: 27-06-1869
Date Closed: 30-03-2014
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

This former South Geelong Uniting Church is now closed, and the property is now privately owned. The final service held on 30/3/2014. Mr Albert  Renshaw, 97, who first attended the church in the 1920's closed the door of the church for the last time. The church had been worshipping at this site for 145 years. The closing thanksgiving service was conducted by the Rev Bert Bell, a previous minister of the church. The church hall, at the rear known as the "Albert Renshaw Hall" is likely to be demolished. (Geelong Advertiser - April 3, 2014). On the day of photographing (4/10/2014)  the church building was completely surrounded by cars and closed, although a note on door invited people to congregational worship at 9.30 on Sundays. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 23/2/2017.
Last Updated: Friday 25th March, 2022
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