History of Romsey Uniting Church.

Presbyterians
The Lancefeld-Romsey Presbyterian Church was established in 1861.
The Rev WA Lind was inducted and served the Presbyterian Churches in Romsey and Lancefeld for eighteen years. Before this the Presbyterians in Lancefeld, Romsey and Rochford had been cared for by itinerant ministers. Rev Lind also conducted services at Bolinda, Duckholes (North
Monegeeta), Springfeld, Newham and Rochford.
Foundation Stone of the frst manse was laid on March 12th, 1862 on a two acre land grant on the northern slope of Melbourne Hill (where the daffodil/garlic farm is).

Romsey Congregation
In 1863 the Romsey congregation applied for a grant of land for the
purpose of building a church and this was granted on May 20th, 1864. The
church was opened and dedicated in July 1865. The cost was £800.
The Presbytery of Melbourne compiled a communion roll at frst of seventeen names which soon increased to ffty one, most joining by certifcate from Scottish and Irish Churches
Mr Peter Mitchell, whose descendants are part of the present congregation, was Secretary of the Building Committee and he inspired members with energy, faith and courage. The church building was built of local bluestone quarried on his property.
Peter Mitchell served for ffty years as Secretary/Treasurer.
In 1873 a Bell-Tower with bell was erected on the top of the façade of the church (the bell is no longer in use).
Major renovations were carried out in 1880 – the old windows were replaced with beautiful stained glass designs.

Later events - Romsey
During 1976 the Vestry was added to the Romsey church building and a new Kitchen, Meeting Room and Toilets were built in 1980’s.
During 2006, 8 cypress trees were removed from the western boundary of the church property. This opened up the rear of the church property to become a more usable area which is being developed into a social space.