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United Welsh Church, Blackstone

United Welsh Church, Blackstone, Heritage church at Thomas Street, Blackstone, Australia.

Description

The United Welsh Church is a place of worship on Thomas Street in Blackstone, Queensland, built with timber frame walls, chamferboard cladding, and a gable roof. The building displays wrought iron railings and cedar joinery, along with memorial plaques, old photographs, and leadlight windows featuring Welsh dragons.

History

Welsh immigrants from Blaenau Ffestiniog established this church building in 1886 after first holding Protestant services beneath a mulberry tree near Bundamba Creek. These early gatherings show how the community grew before acquiring a permanent structure.

Culture

The church keeps Welsh traditions alive through bilingual hymn singing and regular Eisteddfod competitions that celebrate Welsh musical heritage in Queensland. Visitors can experience this cultural connection through the singing and performances that take place here.

Practical

The building opens for weekly services conducted by part-time clergy. Access may vary depending on local events and gatherings held at the site.

Did you know?

This is Queensland's only Welsh church and stands as one of just four such buildings across all of Australia. The rarity of these temples makes them valuable records of Welsh immigration history.

Location
GPS coordinates
-27.62340,152.79900
Latest update
December 14, 2025 16:42

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