HISTORY

Scots Presbyterian Church 1854 - 1977 Services of worship commenced in Dandenong
in 1854 led by the Revd. Alexander Duff. A brick church was erected and opened in March
1887 continuing to be a centre of Christian life and witness until its closure in 1978 when
the congregation joined its brothers and sisters to worship at Scott Street.

Methodist Church 1855-1977  Although worship services were commenced on 17th March
1856 in the original church, services were held in a blacksmith's shop and a tent dating back
to 1855. As the congregation grew in strength, so did the range of buildings or the site to
accommodate the various activities associated with parish life. A large brick church was built
in 1887 is still  in use.

Uniting Church in Australia Inaugurated in June 1977 At Union, June 1977, the
Presbyterian and Methodist Churches in Dandenong became part of the Uniting Church
beginning new era in ministry. The years have been witness to many changes in the nature
of the Church. When the two churches joined as one worshipping community its activities
began to centre around the present site. With the growth of Dandenong from a market town
to a thriving, bustling city, many new and different challenges faced the Church. Out of this
has grown a vibrant cross-cultural Church comprising people of many different nationalities.
Flags representing the backgrounds of people worshipping on this site are displayed in the narthex.