lecturer in Australia. Rev. Dr Dorothy McRae-McMahon was minister there 1983–93, during which time she and the congregation were strong supporters of Sydney's anti-Apartheid movement. Heritage listing The Pitt Street Uniting Church has had a significant role in the development of the social and religious life of Australia. It has always represented a pioneering and socially aware face to the community. It architectural design is significant as arguably the finest example of Neo Classicism in Australia. It is a fine example of notable architect John Bibb's work. It was the first Independent Church in Australia. It has associations with notable local figures, including David Jones and James Fairfax. Pitt Street Uniting Church was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999 having satisfied the following criteria. The place is important in demonstrating the course, or pattern, of cultural or natural history in New South Wales. The Church was originally designed by John Bibb, who is well known for his association with the design of Elizabeth Bay House, Camden House, the Sydney Infirmary, The Mariner's Church for Seamen and St James' Grammar School. Memorials to notable figures including David Jones and James Fairfax can be found within the Church. The Pitt Street Church is known as the Mother Church of Congregationalism in mainland Australia. It was the first Independent Church in Australia. The Church was strongly involved in local issues and supported the social and liberal traditions of the nineteenth century. It was responsible for setting up one of the first city missions. The place is important in demonstrating aesthetic characteristics and/or a high degree of creative or technical achievement in New South Wales. The monumental Neo Classic design is the best of its kind in Australia. The organ within the church is the most substantial and significant organ from the Edwardian decade, surviving in New South Wales. Apart from the instrument in the Sydney Town Hall, this is the only Hill and Son organ with tubular-pneumatic action surviving in Australia. See also Uniting Church in Australia Pitt Street Australian non-residential architectural styles References Bibliography Attribution External links Pitt Street Congregation Uniting Church in Australia Uniting churches in Sydney Sydney central business district 1833 establishments in Australia Churches completed in 1833 Sandstone churches in Australia Aboriginal communities in New South Wales Articles incorporating text from the New South Wales State Heritage Register Pitt Street, Sydney George