Morchard Uniting Church - Former
Morchard, SA 5431
Church Information
Church Name: | Morchard Uniting Church - Former |
Church Previous Name: | The Bible Christian Church/Morchard Methodist Church |
Denomination: | Uniting Church in Australia |
Street Address: | 13 Second St, Morchard SA 5431, Australia |
Suburb: | Morchard |
State: | SA |
Postcode: | 5431 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | 15-07-1924 |
Foundation Stone Notes: | A foundation stone records: To the Glory of God - This stone was laid - by - J H Richards Esq - July 15th 1924. |
Date Opened: | 28-09-1924 |
Date Closed: | 21-09-2010 |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
The former Morchard Uniting Church closed after its final service held on 21/9/2010. The church had been part of the Wimala Presbytery and the Uniting Church Synod of South Australia. From about 1876 worship services by The Bible Christian Church had been held in private homes in the area, and later in other venues, until the first church building was erected/opened about 1879. Over the years with an increasing congregation plans had been discussed for enlarging the 1879 building. These however, did not eventuate, and plans for a new larger building were undertaken instead. The new church building was opened on 28/9/1924, by the Rev John Dingle, who had been the church pastor about forty years earlier. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 1/2/2024.
Note: Photograph atribution/source - https://www.flickr.com/photos/82134796@N03/38972718314/ AND https://www.flickr.com/photos/82134796@N03/38972720164/in/photostream/
Last Updated: Thursday 1st February, 2024