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St Luke's Anglican Church
St Luke's Anglican Church 11-08-2002 - Alan Patterson
St Luke's Anglican Church 11-08-2002 - Alan Patterson

St Luke's Anglican Church

Concord, NSW 2137

Church Information

Church Name: St Luke's Anglican Church
Church Previous Name: -
Denomination: Anglican Church of Australia
Street Address: 17 Burton St, Concord NSW 2137, Australia
Suburb: Concord
State: NSW
Postcode: 2137
Foundation Stone Laid: 18-10-1859
Foundation Stone Notes: 

An historical plaque records: Concord Municipal Council - Historical ~ Site No 4 - July, 1979 - St Lukes Church - St Lukes, the oldest church known in Concord - was designed in Gothic style by noted architect - E T Blackett. Construction was by W J Godbolt, - Dr Frederick Barker Bishop of Sydney - set the foundation stone on St Luke's Day 1859 - and consecrated the church on 2nd. May 1861 - Addition of the Northern and Southern Aisles, - Aspinal Chancel and organ loft were planned by - W Coles and completed in 1882. - The church became the recipient of its Hill Organ in 1884 - from the Walker Family as celebration of - Eadith Walker's (later Dame Eadith) 21st birthday.

The text of the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited.

Notice Board records: Established 1859.

Date Opened: 02-05-1861
Date Closed: unknown
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The St Luke's Anglican Church, Concord began about 1843. The present church building, although extended and altered over the years, was consecrated on 2nd May 1861. The Sydney Glory Church- Korean, also uses the property. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 2/6/2018 & 12/8/2020.

For more history on the organ and photographs see - http://www.ohta.org.au/organs/organs/StLukesConcord.html
Last Updated: Wednesday 12th August, 2020
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