8/29/2019

Former Waikawa St Mary's Anglican Church






From 1902 services were held in local homes at Niagara and Waikawa, the dates dependent on “Paddy’s lantern”, the full moon, so that parishioners could see to travel to the service. The foundation stone was laid on 1 May 1930 and the church was opened and dedicated by Bishop Richards on Thursday 10 March 1932. The Vicar then was the Rev WHS Hine. Sadly, with a dwindling congregation, the church was closed in 1994. https://discover.stqry.com/v/catlins-coastal-heritage-trail/s/ad875be907684267d81958e2cb3d6083

7 comments:

Amy said...

I love discovering little churches like this, although it's not used anymore it's good to see it still looked after.

Michelle said...

A lovely church and so tiny.

Nancy Chan said...

A very pretty and small church. Happy weekend!

kiwikid said...

Beautiful old church.

Valerie-Jael said...

What a gorgeous church, I have never seen one like this before! Thanks for sharing, happy weekend and all the best from Rhineland, Valerie

diane b said...

its good that it has been kept

likeschocolate said...

I love these little white churches! Have a wonderful week!