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St Andrew's Presbyterian Church

Benalla, VIC 3672

Church Information

Church Name:	St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Church Previous Name:	-
Denomination:	Presbyterian Church of Australia
Street Address:	3 Church St, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia
Suburb:	Benalla
State:	VIC
Postcode:	3672
Foundation Stone Laid:	17-05-1905
Foundation Stone Notes:	Foundation stone records: St Andrew's Church - This Memorial Stone - was laid by - David Maughan Esquire - 17th May 1905 - NEC TAMEN CONSUMER ATUR [Correction welcome] Foundation stone for the hall - To the Glory of God - this stone was laid by - The Moderator - The Right Rev S A Goddard MA BD - 23rd February 1958 - Minister - Rev J A K McLean BA BD... A plaque on the old church building (now a Research Centre) records: This church erected 1866 - ten years after the first - Presbyterian service was - held in Benalla - Minister: Rev R W McCully.
Date Opened:	00-00-1905
Date Closed:	unknown
Email:	admin@churchesaustralia.org

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The St Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Benalla is part of the Presbytery of North East Victoria. The first service in Benalla was held in June 1856 by the Rev Dr James Nash, in a tent. The first church building was errected about 1866, about the time of the calling of the Rev McCully. As the congregation grew a larger building was needed. This was erected in 1905 during the leadership of the Rev McConnan. Other buildings and alterations have been carried out over the years to meet the needs of the congregation. The congregation did not join the Uniting Church in 1977 ¹. More historical information/photographs of the church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 7/7/2019.

Note 1: Sourced from - https://benallapresbyterian.org.au/about-us/our-history/

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