This church began as a Methodist church in about 1853 in a slab chapel, founded by Rev Cox Currey. As the town grew rapidly with the goldrush, the need for a better building soon because apparent. Rev WP Wells with the help of the people set about raising funds so that a stone building could be constructed. The foundation stone was laid 7 November 1855 by Captain Bull and was opened a few months later (current building). In 1868 the church needed to be enlarged once again and a new Sunday school was added.
The 1850's and 1860's saw the Methodist membership at its peak. There were up to 18 churches in the district, and the Barker Street complex became the head of the Castlemaine Methodist circuit. In 1914 the church was renovated and the external plaster was rendered to the building.
Whilst Seventh-day Adventists have been in the Bendigo area since 1890, there was no congregation in Castlemaine until 1963. The Seventh-day Adventists originally met at 70-72 Mostyn Street (present location of Drummond cottage). Then they met in the Chewton town hall before purchasing this current building (corner of Baker and Campbell streets) and occupying it from 1986 to present.
Seventh-day Adventists have always been involved in the community through health, welfare and Bible seminars. They are committed to sharing the good news about Jesus who came to die to save us and who is returning soon to take us to heaven. You are welcome to attend any of the services which are held on Saturdays at 11:15 am. Feel free to contact the local leader on 5472 1884 if you would like any further information about the church or its beliefs.