St. Mark's Church
The first church, St. Mark's Bareneed, Newfoundland, was built in 1816 by a thriving community
of fisherman and their families. By 1822 the population numbered 350.
The first schoolmaster was appointed with 20 boys and 30 girls attending school.
Bishop Ingliss of Nova Scotia visited Bareneed in 1827 and consecrated the first church and buriel
ground. In 1839 the Sunday School was attended by 100 children.
The present church was built in 1926 and was known as the Free Labour Church, the Master
builder being Mr. William Henry batten. On the North side of the church yard is the burial ground
of a well known Missionary, Canon J.T. Richards, his wife, sister and her husband.
On March 22, 1987, the first induction service for a new Rector in the Parish of Port de Grave was
held at St. Mark's Church, Bareneed. The Rev. Dr. Timothy Appleton was inducted and installed
by Bishop Martin Mate.
The proud and faithful people of St. Mark's still worship in their church.
The congregation of St. Mark's and their Rector, the Rev'd. Amanda Taylor invite you to share in
their weekly services.
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