Waipu Presbyterian Church - Northland, New Zealand
S 35° 59.019 E 174° 26.682
60H E 269625 N 6014845
Waipu Presbyterian Congregation claims to be the oldest continuous christian community in New Zealand
Waymark Code: WM8CH3
Location: North Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 03/11/2010
Views: 2
1871 - This church, built from Kauri timber and hand made nails, replaces the first church building which became too small for the congregation. The style of archecture is neo-gothic...built in the shape of a cross. For the first 30 years the only language of worship was Gaelic.
1880 - The wings were added to make more room for the growing congregation.
1900 - Early this century musical instruments were permitted.
1920s - Electricity was connected.
1922 - A new entrance was built, a bell tower added and memorial plaques.
1952 - Lead light windows and two stained glass windows were installed.
1980 - The vestry was rebuilt as the old one was too small.
2002 - Internal renovations took place including new seating and a stained glass window
Presbyterian Denomination: Unknown
Status: Active House of Worship
Address:
The Centre
Waipu, North Island New Zealand
Date Built: 1871
Architect: unknown
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