Situated in the Kayser’s Beach Area, Eastern Cape, South Africa the church was built in 1862 to serve the needs of the settlers who made this part of the country their home.
The church was built by the farmers of the area between the Keiskamma River in the west and the Buffalo River in the east. Frederick R Goddard, donated ten acres of his land for the church. Church records of 1862 describe the event as follows:
At the Ncera about 30 miles distant from King William’s Town an elegant and substantial chapel has been opened during the year. The chapel is capable of seating about 150 persons.
It is situated in the centre of a large farming population. Divine Service is held every second Sabbath. The attendance is very good. Including the labour and material provided by the friends the chapel has cost about £4 000.
Ncera Methodist Church when it still had a roof (Mike Dredge)
In addition to the church a wood and iron schoolroom was built around the same time which was also used as a church hall. It was demolished and sold when the circuit was disbanded. A substantial manse was built in 1905 close to the church. This too was demolished and sold in 1952. Foundations to the left...
