[2] Donations, a government grant and a bank loan covered the cost; the foundation stone was laid on 27 September 1853 and the dedication of the completed church occurred on 11 June 1854.

[12] The church, hall, manse, fencing and land were added to the Victorian Heritage Register on 9 October 1974.

[13] The heritage statement of significance mentions that the congregation has occupied the site continuously since 1853, and that services have always been conducted in German.

[14] The architecturally important bluestone church shows a rich interior decoration, with a timber ceiling and stained glass by Ferguson and Urie.

[15] The church heritage listing states that the organ is significant for having been built by Robert Mackenzie and, while having been rebuilt twice, for retaining the original pipework and case.