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The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Otago & Southland Provincial Districts]

St. Michael's Church

St. Michael's Church , Anderson's Bay. The first Anglican church in this district was on Shiel Hill, where services were held from 1870 until 1894, when the present church, which was originally the State school, was purchased from the Government and converted into a place of worship. The building is of stone, with accommodation for about 100 persons, and there is an average attendance of fifty. There is a Sunday school with an average attendance of twenty-two. The parish is very large as it comprises the Peninsula-cum-Green Island, and extends about twenty-two miles from Green Island to the Heads. St. Mark's church, Green Island, is a fine brick building with a square tower, and has seating accommodation for about 120 persons. A fine large brick hall has been recently erected for a Sunday school, and is used occasionally for concerts and other social purposes. This hall is capable of seating 200 persons. The service at St. Michael's is fully choral, and there is a surpliced choir of twenty-five, with an American organ. Services are held every Sunday at St. Michael's, Anderson's Bay, at St. Mark's, Green Island, and at the mission station, Otakou Heads. The vicar is assisted by several lay readers, who act in his absence.