Uniting History SA

07/09/2026

On this day - September 7 - in 1892, the foundation stone for the Napperby Congregational Church (later Uniting Church) was laid by Mrs Charles Geddes and Mrs J J Nunan.

This is a photo in our collection. It was taken by Scott Davis in November 2022.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Napperby Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


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06/09/2026

On this day - September 6 - in 1879, the foundation stone for the New Thebarton Bible Christian church was laid by Josiah Mitton, Mayor of Hindmarsh.

This church was built on the corner of Ashley and Jervois Streets in what is now known as Torrensville. It is not obvious that the building is still there.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the New Thebarton (Torresnville) Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.

On this day… This is a growing and developing calendar of celebrations and commemorations in the life of the Uniting Church (and Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational Churches) in South Australia since 1836. It offers us a chance to remember the ‘great cloud of witnesses‘ that have gone ...

05/09/2026

On this day - September 5 - in 1911, the foundation stone for the 'new' Curramulka Methodist Church was laid by Mrs C Lovelock, Snr.

This photo comes from the cover of the souvenir booklet produced for the congregation's centenary in 1978. The photographer is unknown and it is assumed that it was taken around 1978.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Curramulka Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


https://historicalsociety.unitingchurch.org.au/on-this-day/

04/09/2026

On this day - September 4 - in 1960, the foundation stone for the 'new' Salisbury Methodist church (now Salisbury Uniting Church) was laid.

This is the order of service for that occasion - part of our collection.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Salisbury Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


https://historicalsociety.unitingchurch.org.au/on-this-day/

03/09/2026

On this day - September 3 - in 1933, Mrs J Stanton laid the foundation stone for the porch on the Woodchester Methodist Church (formerly Primitive Methodist).

This photo, showing Mrs Stanton laying the foundation stone is part of our collection. The photographer is unknown. It was taken on September 3, 1933.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Woodchester Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


https://historicalsociety.unitingchurch.org.au/on-this-day/

02/09/2026

On this day - September 2 - in 1895, the foundation stone for the Robertstown Wesleyan Church (later Uniting Church) was laid by Mrs John Mosey Snr.

This is a photo we have in our collection. The date and photographer are unknown.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Robertstown Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


https://historicalsociety.unitingchurch.org.au/on-this-day/

01/09/2026

On this day - September 01 - in 1912, the Cummins Methodist Church (now Cummins New Beginnings Uniting Church was opened.

This photo of the Cummins church is part of our collection. The date and photographer are unknown.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Cummins Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


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31/08/2026

On this day - August 31 - in 1968, the new Jamestown Methodist Hall was opened.

This photo of the 'new' hall is part of our collection. The photographer is unknown. The photo was taken in 1968 around the time the hall was opened.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Jamestown Church/Hall that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


https://historicalsociety.unitingchurch.org.au/on-this-day/

30/08/2026

On this day - August 30 - in 1908, the Canowie Belt Presbyterian Church was opened.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Canowie Belt Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.

On this day… This is a growing and developing calendar of celebrations and commemorations in the life of the Uniting Church (and Methodist, Presbyterian, and Congregational Churches) in South Australia since 1836. It offers us a chance to remember the ‘great cloud of witnesses‘ that have gone ...

29/08/2026

On this day - August 29 - in 1954, George P. Bruce (son of an original Trustee and one of the earliest Methodist settlers in the district) laid the foundation stone for the Alford Methodist hall. The hall was opened in 1956.

This photo, taken from a church history booklet, shows the hall on the left of the photo. The date and photographer are unknown.

Do you have any memories, stories, information or photographs of the Alford Church that you would be prepared to share with us to add to our collection? We'd love to hear from you if you do.


https://historicalsociety.unitingchurch.org.au/on-this-day/