Churches 

Until 1786, when the New Brunswick government accepted responsibility for the maintenance of one church, the religious needs of the settlers were not addressed.  The settlers had to deal with times of hardships, death and poverty, as well as the joyous times of marriage and baptisms.  All would benefit with the presence of the clergy.

Over the years, congregations grew and churches were built.  Records show who donated land, who helped with the building, the costs of buildings, as well as names of organists and elders.  Many support groups and Sunday schools flourished through the years.

St. Anne’s Church was built in Musquash in 1831 and only after a resident rector came in 1845, did the church grow.  This church was dismantled in 2004.

St. Thomas Anglican Church was built in Dipper Harbour in 1846 and was in use until 1896.  That year the church was dismantled and re-built in Maces Bay and named Trinity Anglican Church.  The land for the church was donated by David Mawhinney Sr., son of Robert (Robin) Mawhinney.  The church has flourished and remains an important part of the community today.

St. Thomas Anglican Church then....                                                                                        St Thomas Anglican Church now.......

Trinity Church Sunday School 1912                                                                                                                                           Trinity Church Sunday School 1946                   

In 1887 the Baptist Church was built in South Musquash.  It still stands today but is rarely used. 
The baptists built a church in Chance Harbour in 1890.  It is still in use today with an active congregation.

The Maces Bay Baptist Church was built on land donated by David Mawhinney, son of John Mawhinney. It has been well attended and is a vital asset to the Community.

Calvary Independent Baptist Church in Maces Bay and Bethel Independent Baptist Church in Little Lepreau were combined and Bethany Independent Baptist Church was built in 1987 in Little Lepreau.