John Medland, settler, and his wife Grace were married at Holdsworthy, Devon in 1841. They came to New Plymouth in the Amelia Thompson, the second ship to arrive. John was a clerk to Captain King and an early member of the St Mary's Choir. Their daughter married G.F. Robinson*, both of whom are commemorated on a tablet in the Church.
*(not to be confused with George Robinson the builder of St Mary's)
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Sacred to the memory of John Medland who died February 13th 1862 aged 54 years. Also of GRACE GLOYEN MEDLAND his wife who died July 4th 1894 aged 81 years. Unto Thee O Lord do I lift up my soul |
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As we move to Level 2 and begin offering public services, our online presence will look a little different. Going forward, we will be posting our sermons here on Facebook. And here is our Pentecost offering! read more
Sunday Services resume this week with "Service of the Word" at 8am and 10am. There will also be an offering on facebook. read more
Last week, Mary Harker encouraged us all to ‘draw near’ and find peace and contentment in our beautiful grounds here at the Cathedral of St Mary. I hope you have had (weather permitting) a chance to linger for a while and enjoy the sense of holiness that is certainly to be found there. This week, I have the great privilege of inviting you to ‘draw near-er’, as we are now able to offer opportunities to gather on-site. Due to our remaining Covid restrictions, we are certainly still unable to offer the full sense of community and fellowship that goes hand in hand with what I consider to be a truly profound worship experience, however we will do our best! read more
