Parish history

Dateline (1822~1997)

  • 1822 Arrival of Alexander Berry at Coolangatta
  • 1823 Erection of Scots, Sydney, whose window rests in Scots Berry
  • 1836 Other members of Berry family arrive
  • 1837 First Presbyterian Service – Rev. John Tait
  • 1853 Rev. Dr. Win Grant arrived in the Shoalhaven
  • 1858 Rev. Dr. John Kinross visiting from Gerringong
  • 1861 Charge of Gerringong transferred to Nowra
  • 1878 Charge of Broughton Creek established Rev. John Dymock appointed
  • 1883 Original manse constructed in Berry
  • 1884 Original Presbyterian church was opened in Berry
  • 1928 Jubilee service held
  • 1934 Present church opened and dedicated (83 Victoria Rd Berry)
  • 1958 Old Church hall was opened and dedicated
  • 1978 Centenary of Scots Church, Berry
  • 1983 Around this time services were recommenced at Shoalhaven Heads.
  • 1990 A new manse was built next to the church [81 Victoria Street] and was opened and dedicated on 20 February 1990.
  • 2004 The old hall was sold in 2003 and a new hall was built between the church and the School of Arts. It was opened and dedicated on 11 September 2004.
  • 2018 ‘140 years’ anniversary service was held
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