I have a strange fascination for the declining fortunes of the structures of the past – a fascination a little akin to that of a moths attraction to light. Empangweni Mission is a case in point. The Mission Press (1909), St Johanneskirche (1908), and Gnadenkirche (1913), were built by German Lutheran Missionaries, long after the original founding in 1863.
Today the ravages of neglect, are evident, as depicted here, except for St Johanneskirche, which retains some semblance of upkeep, as opposed to its neighboring manse.
More images are found in the Moorleigh – Empangweni album under Gallery – Churches – Moorleigh
Empangweni – St Johanneskirche
The derelict Empangweni Gnadenkirche
Entrance to the derelict Gnadenkirche – Empangweni
Interior of the derelict Gnadenkirche – Empangweni Mission
Manse for the Empangweni Mission Churches – in ruins