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Wowan Uniting Church - Former - Refurbished Building
Wowan Uniting Church - Former  00-04-2010 - Google Maps - google.com
Wowan Uniting Church - Former 00-00-1926 - State Library of Queensland - Photo. provided by John Huth

Wowan Uniting Church - Former

Wowan, QLD 4702

Church Information

Church Name: Wowan Uniting Church - Former
Church Previous Name: Wowan Methodist Church
Denomination: Uniting Church in Australia
Street Address: 13 Caroline St, Wowan QLD 4702, Australia
Suburb: Wowan
State: QLD
Postcode: 4702
Foundation Stone Laid: 20-10-1923
Foundation Stone Notes: The stump-capping ceremony was held on 20/10/1923, and conducted by the Rev J R Williams, District Chairman of the Rockhampton Methodist Circuit.
Date Opened: 13-01-1924
Date Closed: 00-00-2012
Email: admin@churchesaustralia.org

Comments

The Wowan Uniting/Methodist Church was the first church built in the district. It was built on land donated by Mr J McKnight and opened on 13/1/1924 by the Rev R J Williams, District Chairman. The building was severely damaged in the 2012 floods and left unusable. Rather than have it demolished it was relocated to the Museum site across the street and refurbished. It was re-opened in September 2018 and services were again conducted in the former Wowan Uniting/Methodist Church building. Regular services are still conducted in the building and in 2019 it celebrated its 95 anniversary. It is not registered as a congregation on the Queensland Uniting Church register. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 21/4/2020.

Comments based on research undertaken by Judith Salecich.

Last Updated: Tuesday 21st April, 2020
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