Parish of Puketapu and Districts
Puketapu is a widespread country parish with 5 worship centres, including two attractive traditional rural churches. Worship is informal and family-orientated, led by a variety of clergy from around the region, and supported by the local laity. All faiths, backgrounds and ages are welcome.
Contact:
Parish Administrator, Heather Symons, Ph 06 845-3447
Worship: September 2021 Church services for Puketapu and Districts Parish.
Puketapu
9.30am 19th Sept - Worship Father Bill Chapman
Patoka
1.30pm 12th Sept - Worship Rev Brett Walker
Crownthorpe
No services
Kereru
No services
Maraekakaho
No services
Service information is also posted on the HB Church Services Link
Generally informal middle-of-the-road Anglican. With several centres and several clergy and lay groups responsible for worship, there is some variation. In the smaller outlying worship centres, the worship usually reflects the ecumenical nature of the small, informal congregations. Marriages, Funerals and Baptisms are held on request. Please contact us for more information.
Community Messenger - Parish Newsletter:
- Click here to download the April/May/June and July 2021 Issue
- Click here to download the August/Sept/Oct/Nov 2020 issue
- Click here to download the Dec 2019/Jan/Feb/March 2020 issue
- Click here to download the Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov 2019 issue
- Click here to download the April - July 2019 issue
- Click here to download the Dec18/ Jan, Feb, March 19 issue
Ethos: The parish is geographically large, with separate communities relating to either Napier or Hastings. Strong ecumenical element, with Catholics, Presbyterians and others involved in leadership and worship. General willingness to accept diversity, but it’s not easy to be inconspicuous.
Ethnicity: Mostly Pakeha. Te Reo not used much but is increasing.
Children: Main focus on children is at the monthly service at Puketapu. Occasional special events organised.
Social: Several recent concerts with a strong faith element have been well received. Annual fete as part of the The Rotary Puketapu Fair is a major community event.
Training: Occasional training for the ministry team, which is open to all parishioners. Winter study series in recent years.
Outreach: Parish magazine, (3 times a year) which is delivered to most residents within Parish boundaries.
Highlights: Popular pre-Christmas event in the old vicarage grounds; musical events in the Puketapu church; Parish fete.
Puketapu
18th August 9.30am Family Rev'd Alan Burnett
Kereru
No Scheduled service
Crownthorpe
No Scheduled service
Patoka
11th August 1.30pm Worship Rev Brett Walker
Maraekakaho
No Scheduled service
Anglican Diocese of Waiapu, 2011