66A Elizabeth Street. Opened 1939. Sold 2014
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St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Launceston
Opened 1850, to replace the Scottish National Church in lower Charles St.
SCOTCH CHURCH.
THE FOUNDATION STONE of the Launceston “St. Andrew’s” has been laid : the work is in rapid progress, and at no remote day will be opened for the celebration of divine service. The presbyterians of this town were too long content with a place of worship inferior in every respect to that of any other denomination. But they awakened from their lethargy, and now aspire to occupy a public building which will be the most conspicuous ornament in the north. The munificence of some of the subscribers merits praise : they have come foward in a spirit of liberality which reflects honor on the profession they make. But the sum to be expended far exceeds the amount guaranteed; and although the building committee have faith in the result, we should be gratified to see them relieved from a responsibility too onerous for individuals to discharge. Let every presbyterian, how ever humble, put the question to himself: what more can I afford for the cost of this fabric ? and especially let the prosperous in that communion, both in Launceston and elsewhere; consider seriously what they can spare for the work. The building in which service is now conducted, with the land attached, would sell for a considerable sum, and should its alienation be necessary, we trust the lieutenant-governor will not refuse his assent. We hope this will be conceded, and that the presbyterians will be left at liberty to dispose of their abandoned place worship, and to apply the proceeds in liquidation of the debt, which after all their exertions must be incurred for the new and beautiful edifice.
Launceston Examiner, 27 October 1849
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Paterson St Methodist/Pilgrim Uniting Church, Launceston
Opened 21 February 1868, after the congregation outgrew the original Wesleyan Chapel next door, which is now the church hall. The name was changed in 1982 after the joining of three congregations (see below) with the creation of the Uniting Church. The website provides a account of the background and construction of the church (Pilgrim History for Web near bottom of page).
(former) Chalmers Church, Launcestom
Constructed in 1859 as the Free Church of Scotland, later Presbyterian.
In the 1970s, the congregation that used Chalmers Church became part of the Uniting Church, and a few years later, moved to Pilgrim Church in Paterson Street. The church was de-consecrated in 1981. A short history on the Pilgrim Church website has this background to the construction of Chalmers:
While the other denominations were busy, so too was a band of Presbyterians. In 1840 – 1850, they worked together to form the Van Diemen’s Land Free Church of Scotland. On 11th May, 1844, the Launceston group formed “The Launceston Free Church Association” for the purpose of supporting those ministers in Scotland who had chosen to secede to the Free Church rather than remain with the established Church of Scotland and submit to the dictates of parliament. They hired a room belonging to a Mr. Bell and began a Sabbath School, conducting a Divine Service when a minister was available. An appeal was made to the Assembly of the Free Church for a permanent minister and the Rev. James Lindsay was appointed on 7th December, 1850. A move was then made to Wycliffe Chapel, York Street and the Temperance Hall. On January 19th, 1859, a special service was conducted in the Wycliffe/Baptist Chapel, followed by a procession to the site of the proposed Presbyterian Church and the foundation stone was laid. Twelve months later, 15th January 1860, Chalmers Church was opened. It was named after Dr. Thomas Chalmers who in 1859 took a strong stand on Assembly’s declaration “… that the Church should not submit.”
(former) Independent Chapel, St John’s Square, Launceston
Built 1842 to replace a smaller wooden chapel.
Known as St Johns Chapel, later Princes Square Chapel
Replaced in 1885 by new and larger Christ Church next door (on the left in the photo), and became Milton Hall.
City Baptist/Christ Church/Congregational Church, Launceston
1885 Opened to replace the smaller chapel next door (on right of photo)
1983-2001 Christ Church Baptist Church
2001+ Combined with Elphin Road Baptist Church to become City Baptist Church
Under construction.
Inside: 1 & 2
Church of the Apostles, Launceston
Opened 1866 to replace an earlier building, St Joseph’s (opened 1842).
Centenary of the setting of the foundation stone of the first Roman Catholic Church in Launceston in 1839
OPENING OF THE CHURCH OF THE APOSTLES.
The erection of the Catholic Church of the Twelve Apostles, in Margaret street, having been completed so far as intended at present, it was solemnly opened for religious purposes yesterday by the Right Rev. Dr. Murphy, Bishop of Hobart Town. The portion of the edifice now erected comprises merely the nave and two aisles, running from north to south, at the southern end of which, as soon as sufficient funds are available it is intended to add another building, to run from east to west–the whole to assume the form of the letter T. In the present portion an abutment is formed in stonework to the nave arcading end within this, which is enclosed entirely with weatherboarding, is formed a temporary chancel, and a sacristy at the south-east end of the aisle.
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Launceston Examiner, 8 November 1866
Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Launceston
Launceston synagogue
Originally here.
Internal photos are from the Rotary Club’s Doors Open Day in 2009.
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To go in, you have to go along this side bit and the door is around the back.
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St John’s Anglican Church, Launceston
Consecrated 1823. Originally constructed 1825-1829 (yellow tower & entrance section) with substantial additions in the early 20th century.
Centenary 1925, with history of the church.
Secrets of 190-year-old Launceston church
