St Alphege's Anglican Church - Former

A foundation stone records: To the Glory of God - This stone was laid by - Ettie Harris - on 24 September 1961

A brass plaque records: To the Greater Glory of God - 100 years - of - Anglican Ministry and Mission - at - St Alphege-  Penong - 2009. 

Information board records: Penong Anglican Church (Saint Alphege) - In 1909 a timber-framed matchboard lined, corrugated iron clad, pre-cut church was sent from England. This was erected in Penong and on September 20, 1909, dedicated by Bishop Thomas of Adelaide. There were 94 people present. The first wedding in the original Saint Alphege's church was held on October 20, 1909. Henry Shipard married Emma Leopold. In 1911, the Vestry was added to the church by carl Williams, a local carpenter. The Vestry record books are still available for public perusal. In 1921, the Bush Church Aid Society came to St Alphege's aid and Mr S J Kirby was the organising secretary, he later became the Bishop of Sydney. The first Confirmation service was held in Penong on October 15, 1922. The candidates were Joy Miller, Edith Miller, Reginald Shipard and Leslie Meyers. Sunday school was first conducted in the Anglican church around 1910. In 1935, The Sunday schools was flourishing and Mrs Wilson, Mrs Joy Shipard and Mrs Violet Sleep were the teachers. The old building eventually had to be replaced with a more solid structure. The old Church was put up for tender and purchased for £100. It was dismantled and moved to Penong station. The foundation stone for the new church was laid on September 20, 1961 by Ettie Harris. The church was then dedicated on February 11, 1962. Ten years later, the church was consecrated on April 1973, by Bishop Bruce Rosier.