St Stephen's Uniting Church, Gothic church in Sydney central business district, Australia
St Stephen's Uniting Church is an Inter War Gothic building of tan sandstone at 197 Macquarie Street, opposite State Parliament. Its symmetrical facade has a large pointed-arch window of five leaded-glass sections, blind pointed arches below, and small gabled turrets at the upper corners. Inside are polished timber panelling and plaster ceilings inspired by English Perpendicular Gothic.
The congregation began in 1842 on Phillip Street and later moved to a prefabricated iron building before settling at its current location in 1935. The present structure was completed in 1937 and holds heritage status today.
The church serves as a gathering place for people who love classical music and organ performances in the heart of the city. It holds deep meaning for the local music community, particularly through its support of young musicians.
The church is at 197 Macquarie Street, opposite the State Parliament. Stairs on the north and south sides of the entrance vestibule lead to the gallery and Ferguson Hall below. Classical concerts are held each Friday, and jazz events take place monthly and fortnightly.
The building houses one of Australia's few working electronic tubular bell carillons from the 1960s. Combined with a pipe organ featuring 61 stops, this makes it a special venue for musical performances.
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