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Clelands Construction Ltd has been awarded the contract to move the Vicarage in preparation for its upcoming redevelopment (see below). Work is expected to start in the next couple of weeks and will take around 7 weeks. Chair of Taranaki Anglican Trust Board and Project Governance Board, John Eagles, speaks for us all when he says: “We are thrilled to be able to give the go ahead to this first stage of what will be a three-year, site-wide series of construction... read more

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

Sunday services of the word will begin in the Peace Hall from this Sunday at eight and ten am. This pattern will be in place until Level One. read more

You may be interested in this article from the Bishop of Rippon, Rt Rev Helen-Ann Hartley, formerley Bishop of Waikato Worshipping God without barriers read more

Past editions of our newsletter are available here. read more

I'm sure many of you will be joining in the “Stand at Dawn” service at 6.00am tomorrow morning in your drive ways, but please do find below a link to a short liturgy for ANZAC Day which includes readings, prayers, choral music, Bugle calls, The Ode, a minute silence, and the National Anthems. There is an Order of Service for you to follow should you wish. The liturgy lasts for 30 minutes and you are welcome to listen to it at any time during the day. read more

Concert offering during lockdown. read more

Friday 17 April 2020 Welcome to Week Three of E-ffervescence… which means we have passed the third week of life in lockdown. By the time you have receive this, the Government will have given information regarding possible moves to slightly more freedom. Be assured that the Diocese is working to put procedures in place to ensure we are exercising due diligence in terms of our responsibilities at this time. I have assured staff that they will be notified as soon as possible regarding any changes to the present situation, and you will receive it via this document next week. read more

We have started looking for an innovative curator to shape the first, mission-defining exhibition for our planned bicultural peace and reconciliation centre in Taranaki. This person will have the opportunity to literally create a piece of New Zealand history inside Te Whare Hononga (The House That Binds) which will be one of the central pillars of our $15 million redevelopment project at St Mary’s. A site-wide exhibition will tell the stories of the church’s relationship with local iwi. Importantly, the narratives... read more