 In 1976-1977, the Congregational, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches amalgamated as the Uniting Church in Australia.This formally changed the title of the church from Presbyterian to Uniting Church.On 1 February 1986, cyclone Winifred crossed the Queensland coast causing damage to the church and forcing the congregation to attend services at the East Innisfail State Primary School while the proceeds from fundraising were put towards church repairs.