Dec 20, 2019 | Weekly e-news
Like many of us, living in New Zealand we cannot be unaware of a diversity of religions. Linda and I are particularly aware of how Islam works in practice because of the Muslim part of our family in Cairo and our involvement with our Syrian friends here. Of course...
Dec 13, 2019 | Weekly e-news
Kia ora tatou, The third Sunday in Advent is upon us. This Sunday during our service of readings and carols we will be lighting the third Advent candle – the candle of joy. I started writing this last weekend when joy seemed to be a great message. I...
Dec 6, 2019 | Weekly e-news
Greetings Advent people, This Sunday December 8th is Advent 2 in the church calendar year. At St Andrew’s we will be lighting the Peace candle and enjoying a service for the young at heart. The Rainbow Room children will present a moving tableaux assisted by...
Nov 29, 2019 | Weekly e-news
Kia ora e te whānau, What a great turn out we had last Sunday for our farewell to Susan and Roger! It felt like a real celebration of Susan’s ministry as well as a confirmation of the particular mission and ministry we have here at St Andrew’s on the Terrace. A huge...
Nov 22, 2019 | Weekly e-news
The title of today’s e-news is the title of a book about people who leave the church. I doubt whether I will make that comprehensive a break, but this is the end of an era where I have been a minister in a parish. Specifically, in this instance, a minister...
Nov 15, 2019 | Weekly e-news
Hello everyone, This week, Lois Robertson is using the enews to lay out some of the plans for the 180th anniversary in 2020. “CELEBRATING 180 YEARS” In 2020, St Andrews on the Terrace will celebrate 180 years. This is the logo we will be using throughout the...
