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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

Wesley Church

Wesley Church , Eden Street, Oamaru, which was erected about 1875, is built of Oamaru stone, and has seating accommodation for about 300 worshippers. At the back of the main building there is a convenient schoolroom, with accommodation for 120 children, and adjoining the church, there is a convenient and handsome two-storey parsonage, also erected in local limestone. The premises occupy a section of about half an acre in extent. The number of scholars attending the Sunday school is 117, and there are eighteen teachers. There are also two active Christian Endeavour Societies, and a vigorous Temperance Society. The number of members in communion with Wesley Church is one hundred and twenty, and there is an average attendance of over 200 at the evening service. From this centre services are conducted at Kakanui, Totara, Enfield, and Pukeuri.