Windback Wednesday - Burnside Christian Church Complex

The Burnside Family Church, located at 88 Lockwood Road, consists of two small church buildings. One is a bluestone chapel constructed in the 1860s, and the other a red brick church that was opened in 1939. Both these buildings retain all original detailing and stain glass windows.

The original stone church was built on land donated by Joseph Lockwood for the construction of a chapel for the Christian Church members. He had previously made his store in High Street available for their meetings and worship.

The first church was opened in 1864 and two rooms were added to the western end soon after. As the congregation grew the new church was constructed next door.

Images (L to R): Burnside Christian Church in 1939, courtesy of State Library of South Australia. Burnside Christian Church interior in 1940, courtesy of State Library of South Australia.