Dear friends in Christ of the Parish of Taradale, I write to you today with both a full heart and a deep sense of gratitude to let you know that I have accepted an offer from Iona College to take up the role of School Chaplain, and that I will therefore be concluding my ministry as Vicar of the Parish of Taradale. This has not been a decision made lightly. It comes after a long season of prayer, discernment, conversation, and reflection. There is real sadness in letting go of a parish and a...

Over recent months, our Parish has been preparing for a planned change to our Sunday service pattern, moving from our long-standing 8am and 10am services to a new rhythm of 9am and 11am. We recognise that this has involved a great deal of conversation, planning, and personal adjustment for many within our community. After careful consideration, we wish to advise that this planned change will no longer be undertaken in the near future. Instead, from February we will be returning to — and...

This article was originally posted to the Anglican Taonga website. The original article can be found by clicking here. ------- Unlike most small churches in rural communities across Aotearoa, Pātoromu Church in Whāngārā can now share its rich and fascinating history in detail online, embedding the voices and stories of its people within a 3D scan of the church building.  Dedicated to Saint Bartholomew, Pātoromu Church was chosen by 'He Taonga Tuku Iho,' the Anglican histories project, as its...