History
The foundation stone was laid on 7 th June 1871 by the Bishop of Dunedin, the Rev. Samuel Nevill, but
the building was not completed until 1874. The church was designed to hold 220 people. The
interior of the church has a rustic effect with the removal of the original plaster surfacing to the
walls. There are some interesting stained glass windows in this little church.
It seems music has been an important part of the church’s life over the years; an ‘American organ’
served the congregation first, then a one manual pipe organ was purchased in 1883. The present
organ was ordered from Jardine and Co and dedicated in 1916, the design was to be a complete
“grand organ” in miniature. John Meiklejohn writing of the Dunedin organs in 1983 says “This is a
delightful instrument which is well suited to the liturgical requirements of the church”. The New
Zealand Organ Preservation Trust has given the organ a top grading for its historical and original
design and features.
the building was not completed until 1874. The church was designed to hold 220 people. The
interior of the church has a rustic effect with the removal of the original plaster surfacing to the
walls. There are some interesting stained glass windows in this little church.
It seems music has been an important part of the church’s life over the years; an ‘American organ’
served the congregation first, then a one manual pipe organ was purchased in 1883. The present
organ was ordered from Jardine and Co and dedicated in 1916, the design was to be a complete
“grand organ” in miniature. John Meiklejohn writing of the Dunedin organs in 1983 says “This is a
delightful instrument which is well suited to the liturgical requirements of the church”. The New
Zealand Organ Preservation Trust has given the organ a top grading for its historical and original
design and features.
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Parking notes: there is good parking on the side street by the entrance to the church