The Church on the Mall, Wesley Uniting Church, Wollongong, NSW
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Tuena
S 34° 25.517 E 150° 53.786
56H E 306697 N 6188681
This impressive church has stood here since 1882.
Waymark Code: WMEKKT
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/10/2012
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bill&ben
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A plaque on the front of the church outlines that Methodism began in Wollongong in the 1830s. The first church on this site was constructed in 1854. In 1977 Methodist, Presbyterian & Congregational churches combined to form the Uniting Church of Australia.

The church is a heritage listed building. The NSW Heritage database (visit link) describes (in part) the church as: Gothic. Sandstone walls and buttresses. Asbestos shingle roof. Exposed arched roof beams internally. Original oak shingles destroyed by fire in 1902.

The church faces the Wollongong Mall on Lower Crown St.
Active church?: Yes

Year Built: 1882

Service times:
Sunday 10 am & 6 pm

Website: [Web Link]
Visit Instructions:

At least one photo. You're welcome to be in the picture, but please, No GPSr.

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