Tabor Lutheran Church, Lot 24 Murray St, Tanunda, SA, Australia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Grahame Cookie
S 34° 31.537 E 138° 57.543
54H E 312677 N 6177670
This beautiful Evangelical/Gothic-styled church was built in 1870, and is a little hidden away from the main street of Tanunda.
Waymark Code: WMYMVD
Location: South Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 06/30/2018
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member CADS11
Views: 4

When looking at the Tabor Lutheran Church sign on Murray Street the Church is almost hidden by the shrubbery of the landscaping, with only a narrow footpath allowing a glimpse of the statuesque church at the back of the property. The Bell Tower (added in 1910), with the Town Clock is quite imposing as it stands so tall over the height of the church.

From the Australian Heritage Database entry:

"A number of pioneer families in the district organised the Free Evangelical Lutheran Tabor Congregation on 1 October 1850 under Dr Carl Muecke, Pastor, educator and journalist. The first Church was built in 1850 and used for worship and instruction. The church was named Tabor after Mount Tabor, one of the most interesting and remarkable single mountains of Palestine. In 1870, the original Church was rebuilt. The tower and choir gallery were added in 1910. The belfry carries three bells imported from Apolda, Germany; Gloria (glory), Concordia (harmony) and Laetitia(joy). The largest bell weighs over 300kg. " (visit link)

The details about the Bells was confirmed, when I spoke with the local Pastor, David Gogoll - (08) 8563 2089

Access: while pedestrian access is from Murray Street, the church car park has the entrance from Edward Street.

Visited: 0818, Thursday, 31 May, 2018
List: Register of the National Estate

Place ID: 7346

Place File No: 3/08/107/0003

URL database reference: [Web Link]

Status:

Registered


Year built: 1870

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