St Matthew's Anglican Church, Drayton
St Matthew's Anglican Church, Drayton, Anglican church in Drayton, Queensland.
Description
St Matthew's Anglican Church is a house of worship in Drayton featuring bluestone walls quarried locally, pointed-arch timber doors, and a bell tower with the original bell from 1887. A timber hall moved to the site in 1930 provides additional space for community activities and religious education.
History
The church occupies the site of an earlier timber structure built in 1859, marking when Anglican worship took root in the Darling Downs region. It was established as part of a broader effort to expand Protestant Christianity in the growing settlements of the area.
Culture
The church was established by Reverend Benjamin Glennie as part of a plan to build four churches in major Darling Downs towns, each dedicated to an evangelist. The building serves as a gathering place for worship and community events that shape local religious life.
Practical
The site is readily accessible and regularly used for church services along with community events and special occasions like weddings. Visitors should check opening times before arriving to confirm the building is available for tours or worship.
Did you know?
The building uses locally quarried bluestone, a material that was less common in church construction of the era in this region. This choice makes it a distinct example of 19th-century church architecture in Queensland.
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