Church of the Cross, Turangi Co-operating

Church of the Cross, Turangi Co-operating

The Church of the Cross is a small co-operating parish that has just moved into Local Shared Ministry. Worship varies according to the traditions involved, and the parish has a well-received ministry to many visitors. While the congregation tends to be older, a small core of younger families is being welcomed and nurtured.

Contact:
Town Centre, PO Box 286, Turangi 3353
Ph 07 386-8507, fax 07 386-6058
Email: cctgi@xtra.co.nz

Bev Lawson, 15 Hinerangi Street, Turangi
Ph 07 386-7754
Email: bmlawson@xtra.co.nz

Worship:
Ministry team leads morning worship on 2-3 Sundays a month at 10am with Communion Service at least once a month. Different styles of worship for Easter, Harvest Thanksgiving and Christmas (Duration about 1hr).


Ethos: Common purpose, but with a variety of views and even some disagreements. Hard to be inconspicuous. Mainly Anglican, then Presbyterian and Methodist.


Ethnicity: Mainly Pakeha with small number of Maori and Pacific Islanders. Nominal use of Te Reo in liturgy.


Children: Special programmes offered during Sunday worship. Leaders prepare 10min activity.


Social: Picnics, Island evening, shared meals, involvement in Turangi community events.


Training: Some involvement in diocesan events.


Outreach: Cards sent to bereaved; gift baskets at Christmas; workplace ministry; Growing Through Grief; Under-5s music group; prayer chain; men’s group; joint services with other churches.


Highlights: Lenten studies and meal; Christmas extravaganza; activity bags for children of prison inmates; home groups; parish hospitality