South Brisbane Congregational Church - Former
South Brisbane, QLD 4101
Church Information
| Church Name: | South Brisbane Congregational Church - Former |
| Church Previous Name: | - |
| Denomination: | Congregational (Fellowship and Other) |
| Street Address: | 243 Vulture St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia |
| Suburb: | South Brisbane |
| State: | QLD |
| Postcode: | 4101 |
| Foundation Stone Laid: | 01-04-1933 |
| Foundation Stone Notes: | The foundation stone of the final Vulture Street building was laid on 1/4/1933 by Rev S Roberts, President, Queensland Congregational Union... The text on the foundation stone is not known. Information/photographs are invited. |
| Date Opened: | 23-07-1894 |
| Date Closed: | 07-12-1975 |
| Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The South Brisbane Congregational Church, began on 9/7/1865, when it held its first service in the Mechanics' Institute, 472 Stanley Street. Its first church building, a timber structure, was erected and opened in Grey Street on 13/1/1867. Unfortunately this timber building was irreparably damaged by flood in February 1893.
A new Congregational church building was erected and opened in Vulture Street on 23/7/1894, but it was destroyed by fire on 16/10/1931. A replacement church building was opened and dedicated on 9/9/1933. It was used by the South Brisbane congregation until it amalgamated with the Mt Gravatt congregation, holding its final service on 7/12/1975. The building was then sold to the St Nicholas Free Serbian Orthodox Church (see separate entry - 4101).
More historical information/photographs of the former Congregational church(es)/congregation(s) are invited. Photographs uploaded 13/5/2021.
