Cooma Uniting Church - Former

No Foundation Stone details for the current church are known. Information/photographs are invited. Although is is believed to have been laid by Mr W S Love the local Police Magistrate.

A church hall foundation stone records: This stone was laid by - Rev Dr F H Rayward OBE - on 31st July 1954 - Edwin Ryan ~ Minister.

A stone in recognition of the contribution of the Hawkins family to the church was laid at the same time as the church hall foundation stone, it records: This stone from "Wyville' the home - of the Late Mr & Mrs Daniel Hawkins - was set here, a tribute to over 60 - years of faithful service by them - and their family to this church. - Set 31.7.54   Dedicated 11.12.54.

A stone tablet on the building next to the church records: To the Glory of God - This stone was unveiled - by Miss D Hawkins to commemorate - the opening of the building by - Rev D F Almond, President of Conference - 14 ~ 12 ~ 1956 - Minister: Rev A J Amery L Th., Dip R E.

A plaque records: Hawkins Memorial Centre - Dedicated to the glory of God in recognition of the - devoted service of the Hawkins family to the - Methodist Church on the Monaro during the last - century - Dedicated by the Rev Keith L Doust L Th - Secretary of Canberra Presbytery - The Uniting Church in Australia - 5 November 1977 - Ministers - Rev G Treuren     Rev J Newman MAIW