
Caveside Church of Christ "The Church in the Paddock"
Caveside, Tasmania
The Caveside Church of Christ was officially established in 1909, though services had been held in the district for many years prior to its formal formation. In May 1913, Mr. Griffiths'...
- Denomination
- Church of Christ
- Region
- North
- Year Built
- Unknown
- Architectural Style
- Church
- Heritage Status
- Not recorded
Overview
The Caveside Church of Christ was officially established in 1909, though services had been held in the district for many years prior to its formal formation. In May 1913, Mr. Griffiths' 'tent mission' from Launceston held services in the Caveside hall. One story reported that from 1911 a new church had been occupied. However, it was later relocated to a more central site on land given by Mr. Clem Pearn.
From 1913 onward, the Caveside Sunday School, also known as the Bible school, regularly conducted anniversary celebrations, which were held annually.
In February 1941, the Church of Christ Northern District Conference convened at the Caveside Church. The conference was attended by representatives from Devonport, Mayberry, Mole Creek, Ulverstone, and Invermay.
Over the years, the building has undergone several extensions. The original chapel was relocated to its current site in 1956 and now serves as the Sunday School and kitchen.
In 1983, Harold Street documented his spiritual journey across Tasmania in his capacity as a pastor affiliated with the Church of Christ.
.. my first business is with less notable persons; humble and for the moat part unknown; members of the Churches of Christ at Caveside, Mole Creek and Mayberry
In September 2006, the church commemorated its golden jubilee with a poignant recounting of its origins.
This church remains in use as of 2023.
History
1909
Caveside Church of Christ officially established
founded1911
New church occupied at Caveside
after 1911
Church relocated to a more central site on land given by Mr. Clem Pearn
relocated1913
Tent mission held services in Caveside hall
1941-02
Church of Christ Northern District Conference convened at Caveside Church
1956
Original chapel relocated to its current site
relocated2006-09
Church commemorated its golden jubilee
Gallery
References
- The Examiner newspaper, 10 Sep 2006, p. 19 'Caveside invited to celebrate golden jubilee of local church'Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- H & L Street, Earthen Vessels : Notes and anecdotes from 50 years of Ministry with Churches of Christ 1930-1980, Launceston, 1983Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- An historical record compiled by the Reunion Committee for the Reunion of Caveside and Chudleigh Schools and District, As the lobster flows : Caveside-Chudleigh, Devonport, 1994, pp 50-51Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Links
- Caveside Church of Christ
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- CAVESIDE. (1913, May 8). The North West Post (Formby, Tas.: 1887 - 1916), p. 3
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- CAVESIDE CHURCH OF CHRIST. (1926, November 30). Advocate (Burnie, Tas.: 1890 - 1954), p. 2
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
- CAVESIDE (1914, February 2). Daily Telegraph (Launceston, Tas.: 1883 - 1928), p. 3
Tasmanian Pictorial Church Index
Services
still in use
Open
Not recorded
Address
84 Western Creek Road, Caveside TAS 7304
Contact
Not recorded
Accessibility
Not recorded


