South Geelong Uniting Church - Former
South Geelong, VIC 3220
Church Information
Church Name: | South Geelong Uniting Church - Former |
Church Previous Name: | South Geelong Methodist Church |
Denomination: | Uniting Church in Australia |
Street Address: | Fyans St & Moorabool St, South Geelong VIC 3220, Australia |
Suburb: | South Geelong |
State: | VIC |
Postcode: | 3220 |
Foundation Stone Laid: | unknown |
Foundation Stone Notes: | Plaque records: To The Glory of God - This Church - was opened on - 27th June 1869. |
Date Opened: | 27-06-1869 |
Date Closed: | 30-03-2014 |
Email: | admin@churchesaustralia.org |
Comments
This former South Geelong Uniting Church is now closed, and the property is now privately owned. The final service held on 30/3/2014. Mr Albert Renshaw, 97, who first attended the church in the 1920's closed the door of the church for the last time. The church had been worshipping at this site for 145 years. The closing thanksgiving service was conducted by the Rev Bert Bell, a previous minister of the church. The church hall, at the rear known as the "Albert Renshaw Hall" is likely to be demolished. (Geelong Advertiser - April 3, 2014). On the day of photographing (4/10/2014) the church building was completely surrounded by cars and closed, although a note on door invited people to congregational worship at 9.30 on Sundays. More historical information/photographs of the former church/congregation are invited. Photographs uploaded 23/2/2017.
Last Updated: Friday 25th March, 2022