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Uniting Church in Australia

 
 

Synod of South Australia
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

linking with the past to inform the future

To stimulate interest in the history of the Uniting Church and of the three churches – Congregational, Methodist & Presbyterian – which came together in union in 1977.

To promote the collection and preservation of historical documents and records, and the recording of reminiscences of church life.

To publish historical articles and lectures.

To co-operate with other societies interested in the history of South Australia.

The Society is governed by a Council which reports to the South Australian Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia.

Membership is open to individuals and organisations interested in the aims of the Society.

Membership includes the News-letter, published three times a year, which  contains  various  features relating to the history of the Church in South Australia.

Two lectures are normally given each year and most are published for sale. 

From time to time, walks or tours to various churches and other locations of interest are organised.

The endowed Gordon Rowe Lecture is presented biennially.  The Rev Gordon Rowe was the inaugural president of the S.A. Methodist Historical Society.

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SA Synod Uniting Church History Centre. East Avenue, Black Forest Home of the collection of the  Synod of South Australia Historical Society. Open to Public - Wednesdays 1-4 p.m. [Closed for holidays from 18th Dec. to 2nd Feb.] Attendance may be by appointment, also.  Please ring: 8297 8472. Our program  in 2008 includes:-  APRIL 26.  Tour of Churches on the South Coast.  Meet at Newland Memorial Church, Victoria Street, Victor Harbor at 10.30 a.m. Morning tea and lunch included.  Tour includes Yilki, Adare, Port Elliot and Goolwa.  MAY 21.  Open Day at History Centre.  10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Featuring historical displays.   Morning Tea available.  MAY 25.  Unveiling History Marker at former Parkin-Wesley College, 20 King William Road, Wayville, at 3 p.m., by the Moderator, Rev Rod Dyson.  Followed by afternoon tea.  SEPTEMBER 13.   History Workshop at History Centre.  10.00 AM to 12.30 PM.  NOVEMBER 28.  Annual Meeting of Historical Society followed by Gordon Rowe Memorial Lecture to be given by Rev Dr Walter Phillips. 7.30 pm Meeting. 8 pm Lecture.   Subject of lecture to be advised later.

Membership
Membership is open to individuals and organisations interested in the aims of the Society.

Membership includes the News-letter, published three times a year, which  contains  various  features relating to the history of the Church in South Australia.

To become a member, please apply with the following information, with your cheque, to: Rev G A Wright, Treasurer Uniting Church Historical Society 26 Kyeema Avenue CUMBERLAND PARK  SA 5041 Please clearly state your Title, Name, Postal Address, Post Code, Telephone, Email Address and your Subscription option. Membership is open to individuals and organisations interested in the aims of the Society.

Subscription Options (all GST included): Ordinary Member 1 year    $11:00 2 years   $19:80 3 years   $27:50 Individual Life Membership  $137:50 Congregational Perpetual Membership   $220

COLLECTION

The Society’s Collection is housed at our new address at 44A East Avenue, Black Forest. 

Open to Public - Wednesdays 1-4 p.m.
For attendance by appointment, please ring : 8297 8472.
 [Closed for holidays from 18th Dec. to 2nd Feb.]