Woolshed Flat Methodist Church - Former

No Foundation Stone or Memorial Plaque details are known. Information/photographs are invited.

A plaque records: This Plaque Commemorates - 150 years of - Woolshet Flat Church - 30.8.2009

An historic plaque records: Woolshed Flat Methodist Church - The church was built on an acre of land donated by Mr James Kemp at a total cost of 63 [pounds] raised by donations. The first trustees appointed were Mr David Howard (Treasurer) and Mr George Uppill (secretary) who sadly died and was buried just two months before the opening of the church - The chapel seated up to 90 people and was built from 100 loads of sandstone from a quarry opposite the site. It opened for worship on 7 August 1859 with Rev Charles Colwill and Mr Andrew's of Penrice officiating. The last official service was conducted by Rev D G Mark on 18 April 1971.- The building at right is a Sunday School which was built by 1866 and attended by up to 40 children. It was demolished in 1946 due to deterioration caused by salt damp. - The church was listed on the Register of State Heritage Items in 1988 following restoration work by the Kemp family in preparation for a family reunion and wedding. - The Niche Wall used for cremations was unveiled by Rev L L Hunt in 1994. In 1999, the property was purchased by Woolshed Flat Church Building Incorporated and is still in use for weddings, funerals, Christmas carols and other functions.