I'm not sure what I was expecting when we approached the Trinity Uniting Church sitting amongst the highrise office buildings along St. George's Terrace. Stepping through the side door with it's invitation for all who might need a quiet moment was a little like stepping back in time. The original Trinity Church on William St. was built in 1846, as the coffers expanded a second church was built in 1865 on St. George's Terrace (last shot below) and this the present church was built in 1893.The combination of green trim, pale pink and cream walls, along with the intricate fretwork lining the balcony is 'heavenly'!
If you look at the top shot and follow the stairs up, they lead to this the original church (below), now used as a Hall and classified by the National Trust. Again the pale green walls with the rose coloured stained glass window, such a pretty church oui! This hall is used for so many things, one being a 'school for seniors'. Anyone is welcome, whether it be to have a cuppa made by the volunteers while you eat your lunchtime sandwiches or just to come in from the city madness to have a quiet five minutes.....
The decorative Romanesque facade, with it's Victorian turrets, elaborate stonework and impressive double doors is no doubt an unexpected sight to see here on the terrace, but it was definitely the interior that won me over! I'm not a church goer myself, but I could be tempted haha! Trinity Church is part of Heritage Perth weekend. It's heating up in Perth, tomorrow I'll show you a fun new addition to Forest Chase, a way for city goers to cool off!! Happy Sunday, take care.....
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