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Our community

Anyone looking for a friendly community and a safe place in which to explore and practice the Christian faith is welcome at Holy Innocents. New Christians, mature Christians, or people just wanting to find out more and/or get to know the locals – all are welcome at any our church services and community events.

We are a friendly bunch and love to meet newcomers and visitors passing through.

Ministry in the parish

Late in 2025, we said farewell to our vicar of the past 3 years, Rev Dr Meg Harvey (“Rev Meg”). Church services and community events continue at Holy Innocents Church every week, including Holy Communion at least once a month.

Church services

These are held at Holy Innocents Church, Church Street, Amberley each Sunday (almost always 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 based on services at the (ecumenical) Iona Community – with a Celtic flavour
– Contemporary Worship
– Morning Prayer
– 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 written and directed by the talented Liz Dickson, and 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.

More church photos