Albert Street Uniting Church

Albert Street Uniting Church, a jewel amid the towers

The Brisbane audio-guided tour stops you before Albert Street Uniting Church, a picturesque model in an ultramodern setting, approached with quiet respect. This heritage-listed religious building occupies a corner of Albert and Ann streets, in the heart of the business district.

The beginnings of Methodism in Brisbane

Originally opened in 1849 on the initiative of John Petrie, the city's first mayor, the church opened the way for Methodism in the district. This movement, shared by millions of believers worldwide, is a branch of Protestantism that advocates personal holiness and a disciplined, or methodical, Christian life. The present building testifies to this long religious presence.

What there is to see

The contrast between the picturesque architecture of the church and the skyscrapers that surround it is striking. With respect for silence, you appreciate the serenity of this place of worship preserved amid modernity. It is a precious witness to the religious history and founding of Brisbane.

Practical information

Albert Street Uniting Church is at the corner of Albert and Ann streets, in the heart of the Brisbane business district. A place of worship, it can be visited with respect for silence and services; opening times may vary. The façade can be contemplated freely from the street.

When was the church founded?

It was originally opened in 1849, on the initiative of John Petrie, first mayor of Brisbane, opening the way for Methodism in the city.

What is Methodism?

Methodism is a branch of Protestantism that advocates personal holiness and a disciplined Christian life. It is this movement that the church helped to spread in Brisbane.