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Is the Church next to Suncorp Stadium still active?

Christ Church Milton has faced many challenges over recent years however there still remains a very dedicated and active Faith Community; active in worship and prayer, mission and outreach.

What Christian Denomination is the Parish?

The Parish of Auchenflower-Milton is Anglican , of the Anglican Diocese of Brisbane.

Is entry to the buildings free?

Entry to the Church's are free. However donations are welcome. Donations aid in the maintenance of the buildings.

Can you take a guided tour of the buildings at Christ Church, Milton?

Guided tours which include the Church, the Old Rectory, the remnants of the Paddington Cemetery and the Precinct Grounds can be arranged by contacting the Parish Office on 3369 2797. Morning and afternoon tea can be arranged on request for a small fee.

When is the Church open?

The Faith Community at Christ Church Milton believe in and are dedicated to making this unique space available and accessible to the wider community. The Church is open daily, for private prayer, meditation and/or general viewing of this heritage-listed building. Remember to sign the ‘Visitor’s Register’. St Alban the Martyr, Auchenflower is open for Sunday Eucharist

What is the Old Rectory at Christ Church used for now?

The Old Rectory Building is now open for community members to conduct workshops, functions and meetings; hire fees apply.

What parking is available?

There is ample parking available in Chippendall Street and the surrounding streets of the immediate area of the Parish. Where a permit is required, this is available from the Parish Office.

When was the parish established?

The first Anglican services of worship in the Milton and Petrie Terrace area began on a regular basis in 1872. The first services were held in the former mortuary chapel, which was situated in the Anglican section of the Paddington cemetery, facing what later became known as Hale Street. A substantial congregation soon developed and in 1873 the parish of Christ Church was formed. The first rector was J K Black and his parish encompassed an area, which later became the suburbs of Paddington, Red Hill, Milton, Enoggera, Rosalie, Torwood and Auchenflower. The Parish of Auchenflower-Milton was formed on 1 July 2009.

When was the Memorial Church built?

Richard Suter, the Diocesan Architect and a member of All Saints Church, designed the building, which would become new church. Mrs Tufnell, the wife of Bishop Tufnell, laid the foundation stone on 21 February 1874. On 16 January 1876, Bishop Matthew Hale, the newly appointed Bishop to Queensland, dedicated the Memorial Church commemorating ‘the blessed dead who lie in God’s acre around us’.

When was the Christ Church Rectory built?

Although the first Rector was appointed in 1873, it was not until the second Rector, W Kildahl, was appointed in 1882 that serious consideration was given to building a rectory. In July 1882, a block of land was purchased and the Rectory, designed by F D G Stanley, was built the following year.

What was the Christ Church Rectory like when it was first built?

The Rectory was a dingle storied timber building with lath and plaster lining on the main internal walls. The core of the building contains a central hall and a dining/living room to the left and two bedrooms on the right. Verandahs surrounded this main part of the building. At the back was a kitchen wing, which contained scullery, kitchen and maid's room.

When was the 'Temporary' Church at Milton built and why?

On 22 December 1890, the Memorial Church was badly damaged in a thunderstorm. So severe was the damage that the building was considered by the Diocesan Architect, J H Buckeridge, to be beyond repair and unsafe for use.

The Parish was unable to afford a new stone building and decided to build a Sunday School Hall instead that could serve as an Interim Church. A stump capping ceremony was held on 6 June 1891 and the building was officially opened three months later on 18 September.

What was the New Christ Church Building like when it was first built?

Situated between the Church and Rectory with a north-south orientation, the new building was timber framed, clad with weatherboards, and roofed with timber shingles. Its cruciform plan, lofty ceilings and central tower were typical elements of churches of the period, but the building had some features that gave it a sense of individuality. Most notable of these features were the verandahs on two sides, and the somewhat unusual roof form.