All Saints Anglican Church, Darnley Island, Anglican church building on Darnley Island, Australia.
All Saints Anglican Church is a church building on Darnley Island situated close to Badog Beach. The structure was built using local materials including burnt coral and basalt stone, with a distinctive red corrugated roof that faces the island's shoreline.
The church was built between 1919 and 1938, decades after Christian missionaries first arrived in the Torres Strait Islands in 1871. This period reflects how the spread of faith took time to develop into permanent structures across the island communities.
The church serves as a spiritual hub where the local community gathers for worship and celebration throughout the year. It remains central to how Torres Strait Islander traditions and Christian faith blend together in everyday island life.
The site is best visited during clear weather when local pathways are easy to navigate and coastal conditions are calm. Plan your visit with awareness of the island's remote location, as access can be limited during rough seas or severe weather periods.
The construction was supervised by two local leaders, Manai from Erub Island and Albert Ware from the South Pacific, who shaped how the building came together. Their involvement marked an important moment when island communities directly participated in creating their own religious space.
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