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St John The Evangelist Church - Former
Wallerawang, NSW 2845
Church Information
| Church Name: | St John The Evangelist Church - Former |
| Church Previous Name: | Wallerawang Estate Private Chapel |
| Denomination: | Anglican Church of Australia |
| Street Address: | 140 Main St, Wallerawang NSW 2845, Australia |
| Suburb: | Wallerawang |
| State: | NSW |
| Postcode: | 2845 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 28-09-1880 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | (Sydney Morning Herald - 29 September 1880) "WALLERAWANG. TUESDAY. The Bishop of Sydney laid the foundation-stone of a church today. The site and building have been presented by Mrs. Barton." The text of the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. Notice board records: Erected by Mrs Georgina Abbott as a memorial to her parents Mr & Mrs - James Walker & her first husband Mr Edmund Barton. Designed by Blackett & - Son, Architects. Built by George Donald the church was opened 6.11.1881. - as the Wallerawang Estate Private Chapel. It was used by the Presbyterian - & Anglican Churches from outset & given to both denominations on 18.11.1952 - Presbyterian ~ Anglican. An external board records: Erected as a memorial to pioneers, James and Robin Walker of Wallerawang, by their daughter, Georgina Barton, built by George Donald, Architect Blacket & Son. Heritage listed in NSW in 2004 opened in November, 1881, with Presbyterian and Church of England asked to supply Services, and in 1952 both made now in common. Closure from 2001 because of need to repair the tower. St John's was reopened in May 2006, with the Presbyterian Church and the Friends of St John's now tenure in common. Our joint aim is to continue the trust and preserve Christian Denominational worship for the people of this place. |
| Date Opened: | 06-11-1881 |
| Date Closed: | 00-00-2007 |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
St John the Evangelist Church, Wallerawang, constructed between 1880-1881 in the Victorian Gothic architectural style, is a rare example of a major church building erected by private philanthropy.
(Evening News - 16 November 1881) "New Church at Wallerawang. A new church was opened on Sunday, November 6, at Wallerawang. It has been erected at the sole expense of Mrs. Barton, of Wallerawang House, for the joint use of the Church of England and the Presbyterian Church. The architects, Messrs, Blacket and Son, have, by the liberality of the donor, been enabled to carry out their skill and taste, and to finish every detail before the opening. It is built of stone found in the neighbourhood, with tracery and dressings of stone stone from Mount Victoria."
"The church was used by both Presbyterian and Anglican denominations for many years. In 2002 the Anglican Church relinquished their share of the church and it is now in combined ownership with the Friends of St Johns and the Presbyterian Church.
In 2007 it was passed by charter that this beautiful old church be non-christian denominational. Weddings, funerals and some services are still conducted at the church." (See - https://open.abc.net.au/explore/95197).
No other details are known about the former St John the Evangelist Church. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 31/5/2018 and 28/5/2021.
For more photographs see - http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/heritageapp/visit/VisitItemImages.aspx?isAttraction=1&ID=5053347#ad-image-3
