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Join us as we gather on Thursday November 5th to lament the attack on Parihaka, to recall the teachings of Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi, to celebrate the spirit of nonviolent resistance embodied by the Parihaka community and to reflect on the call to be people of peace and reconciliation ourselves. During the turbulent 1860s, Te Whiti o Rongomai and Tohu Kakahi sought nonviolent, but active, means to subvert the confiscation of Māori land in Taranaki. At Parihaka,... read more

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The return to Level 2 (and the gathering limit of 100) means we will revert to our usual two services (8am and 10am) this Sunday (August 16th). The AGM will take place directly after the 10am service. Level 2 rules mean the return of some (now familiar) changes including: 2-metre social distancing rules will apply (limit 50 parishioners per service) Unfortunately, there will be no singing in the service and no cup of tea before or soup luncheon after the... 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

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

He is risen (not yet, tomorrow). He is risen indeed! Please join us for our simple Easter celebration service. Service goes live at 10am. Hope you can join us (might even be a flowering of the cross...) read more

An Easter Sunday message from Bishop Philip Christ is risen! He has risen indeed! read more