St John's Lutheran Church, Bundaberg

St John's Lutheran Church is a rectangular church building in Bundaberg featuring orange face brick walls and a prominent tall spire that dominates the skyline. The structure combines traditional and modern design elements throughout its layout and construction.

German speakers established the Lutheran community in Bundaberg during the 1870s, with formal services beginning in 1873. The current building was constructed in 1960 to serve the congregation's growing needs.

The interior displays stained glass windows showing scenes from the Gospel of St John, with decorative Christograms formed from projecting bricks on the tower.

The building is easy to access and open to visitors, particularly during service times when the interior can be viewed. Multiple service times throughout the week provide flexibility for those wishing to experience the space.

Architect Karl Langer designed the building combining traditional and modern design approaches in an uncommon way for the period. Community members contributed through volunteer work during construction, making it a collective achievement of the congregation.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -24.86980,152.36170

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43