Dwindling numbers and the absence of a permanent minister have led to the church being unable to continue regular worship. It marks the end of an era for the church, which has been part of the community since 1934.

Parishioner Margaret Ross, who has been with the church almost 30 years, said it was sad to see the services come to an end.

"It is a shame we won't have our own place of worship any more," she said. "We have been here for many years and have made many friendships through the church."

Jill Phillips watched her son get married at the church and there has been many a funeral as well. The question that remains for parishioners is "who will bury us now"?

The 13 regular parishioners said they would continue their fellowship and friendship despite the closure of the church. Some will shift to other Uniting churches on the peninsula, others will attend the nearby Anglican Church in Red Hill.

The church itself and the surrounding land are owned by the Uniting Church Synod Property Trust.

Council secretary for the Southern Peninsula Uniting Church, Bronwyn Pryor, said there were several weddings booked at the church between now and April and no decision would be made about the future of the church until then.

She said selling or leasing the land would be the most viable options for the long term. "We have already had one offer from a commercial company to lease the property," she said.

Ms Pryor said it was a sign of the times but hoped no more Uniting churches in the area would be closed. "It is very sad," she said. "We are expecting a big crowd for the final service."

Three years ago, Flinders Uniting Church closed its doors and the building has since been sold and turned into a private residence.

The final service for the Red Hill Uniting Church in Mechanics Road will be conducted by Reverend John Lukies at 4pm on Sunday, February 12.

All who have been involved in the life of the church are invited to attend the final service to celebrate 78 years of worship.