Takapau, Norsewood and Ormondville

Takapau is small country village about 1km off State Highway 2. It is becoming increasingly popular as a lifestyle location because of its sunny climate, good soil, flat land and excellent golf course and by being approximately midway between Napier and Palmerston North.

Contact:
Reverend Mary Rowland, Ph 06 855-8319
St Mark’s, Sydney St, P O Box 32, Takapau
Email:

The Epiphany, Newton St, Ormondville
St David's, Norsewood

Worship:
Sunday - 9am: Varies weekly, from Anglican Eucharist to Presbyterian Communion to Morning Prayer (40min); lay ministry team encompasses all styles but based on NZ Prayer Book or Seasons of the Spirit; music from With One Voice.
11am: Epiphany Church, Ormondville, Communion usually 3rd Sunday.
10.30am: St David's Church, Norsewood usually the first Sunday of the month.
  
Children: Mainly Music for pre-schoolers Thursdays 10am during term time. Story time and quiet activity for children during services; church has designated children’s area at back.

Hospitality: St Mark’s: Coffee & tea after morning service. Disabled access at St Mark’s.

Ethos: Anglican/Presbyterian with strong sense of common purpose; proudly ecumenical; currently working through calling process as Emerging Ministry Unit.

Ethnicity: Mainly NZ European with a few Maori; Te Reo seldom used in worship.

Children: Story time and quiet activity for children during services; church has designated children’s area at back.

Social: Morning tea after Sun services.

Training: Ministry team attends diocesan programmes where possible; local training from regional convenor.

Outreach: Pre-school music popular.

Highlights: Christmas and Easter; community carols