amberleyanglican

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Our community

We are pleased to welcome all people with open minds and hearts looking for a friendly community and a safe place in which to explore the Christian faith. New Christians, mature Christians, and people just wanting to know more – all are welcome at any of our church services and community events.

Our people are from Amberley and Leithfield as well as the nearby beach settlements and of course rural North Canterbury. We are a friendly bunch and love to meet newcomers and visitors passing through.

Ministry in the parish

We have very recently said farewell to our vicar of the past 3 years, Rev Dr Meg Harvey (“Rev Meg”). Church services and community events will continue at Holy Innocents Church every Sunday, including holy communion (Eucharist) at least once a month.

Worship at Holy Innocents

Services are held at Holy Innocents Church, Church Street, Amberley each Sunday (usually at 9.30am) – see Church Services and Other Events page for an up-to-date schedule. Service types include:
– Eucharist (holy communion) based on A New Zealand Prayer Book (He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa)
– Eucharist and other services from the (ecumenical) Iona Community – with a Celtic flavour
– Contemporary Worship
– Morning Prayer
– Contemplative
– Special services are held on holy days such as Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, Easter Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. A highlight is the Christmas Eve 5.00pm Nativity Play acted by local children.

Parish hall

To enquire about using the parish hall for a private function or community group, please email amberleyanglican@outlook.co.nz OR (only if urgent) phone Mrs Karen Croft, 021-071-9966.

Weddings

Are you thinking about getting married in church? Click here to find out more.

Church photos

Holy Innocents’ Church is on Church Street in Amberley. It is in a quiet location surrounded by mature trees and lawns.

The hall next to Holy Innocents has commercial-grade heat pumps for cooling and heating, and a fully equipped kitchen, and can be hired for part of whole days.