MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Church of St Peter in Mossel Bay was inaugurated on Sunday, 15 October 1879.

At the time, the nave had been built, with the chancel to be constructed later. Officiating that morning were Bishop Jones and the Rector, Reverend WF Taylor.

The Mossel Bay Advertiser of the time, reporting on the event, noted that 300 people filled the church building. 

Mr Powrie, the then editor, further wrote: "Though the beauty of the interior of the building will not be evident till the chancel is built, which will add length to the present wide span and develop the arch, now filled up with a bare wall: yet the spacious nave, with its well-pitched roof, and its long windows with the slightly tinted glass, has even now a fine effect." 

This coming Sunday, 20 October, the parish of St Peter will give thanks for the 140 years of worship in the church. The service at 08:30 will be conducted by the Venerable Eugene le Fleur, the rector. The music will be supported by the Siamo Musica Choir.

Everyone is welcome to attend the service.

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