Christmas Eve Children’s Service

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The Wise ‘Men’ see a star.

Many local families turned out to see the Nativity play at our popular 5pm Christmas Eve Children’s Service. A similar number (but a rather different demographic) attended Midnight Mass at 11.15pm.

This year’s Nativity Play, written and directed by Liz Dickson, featured not only Wise Men and the Holy Family, but Mediterranean pirates too. Continue reading

NZ Census figures – Should Anglicans be worried?

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Anglican Archbishop, Philip Richardson finds no surprises in the latest Census figures on the religious affiliation of New Zealanders; in fact he finds much to encourage his hope for a deeper commitment and more faithful discipleship from church members. Read a brief article on his response here: http://www.anglicannews.org/news/2013/12/nz-archbishop-responds-to-census-figures.aspx

What are your views?

Messy Church – Spring & Advent

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A ‘Spring Miracles’ theme at Messy Church in September saw children potting up plants, making crafts and leading a little lamb. Some new families attended and it was a busy and buzzing time.

On 24th November, we sneaked in a slightly early Advent theme, sang Christmas songs, acted out a short play, decorated candle-holders and made Christmas cards.

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It is thrilling to see new families coming along.

We enjoy continued support from many parishioners who volunteer to come and help on the day; Continue reading