Parish News: 10 August, 2025

Our services this Sunday: 

  9am   Snells Beach Community Church;

9.30am   Christ Church, Warkworth; 

9:30am   St Leonard’s, Matakana (Explorer Kids);

      11am   St Michaels & All Angels, Leigh.

What’s Up

I spent some time this week at Ministry Conference, where clergy from across the diocese heard thought-provoking ideas about the need for churches to respond to isolation in our communities. These reflections prompted some important conversations about how to build meaningful connections.  I came away feeling deeply grateful for the ministry of our Parish and the many ways we already reach out and connect with people across our community.

This weekend, our Alpha group will be taking time out at Leigh to reflect on the Holy Spirit. It’s such a privilege to share space with others and talk openly about faith and the ‘God stuff’. Please pray for our group members and leaders - that they may encounter God in a powerful and personal way this weekend and in the weeks to come.

Lisa

Selwyn Centre

Selwyn Centre is a weekly get-together for over 65’s, hosted by our Parish, in association with the Selwyn Foundation, which is a registered charity that has been providing services and support to older people since 1954.

The aim of the centre is to provide variety, companionship, fun and support to anyone over 65 who might benefit from our weekly programme, in particular those who may be living alone or have limited opportunity to get out and about.

Selwyn Centre runs on Mondays (except public holidays) commencing at 9.30am and costs just $3.  Our mornings start with some gentle (mainly seated) exercise, followed by a social morning tea and then a varied programme of fun and laughter with games, quizzes, arts, crafts and the occasional guest speaker. We also try to provide practical advice, information and personal support.

Our centre is very lucky to have two amazing volunteers who come every week – Marie Ellis and Ann Langdon, along with a wonderful group of rostered volunteers from the parish who provide the food for our morning teas and assist us on the day.

Selwyn Centre has been running in Warkworth now for at least 15 years. I have been the coordinator at Selwyn Centre since May 2022 and continue to thoroughly enjoy my mornings with our wonderful guests. We currently have a few available spaces, so if you are over 65 and wish to come and see what we are all about, head along on a Monday morning to check it out.

Carrie

Carrie Kemp – selwyncentre@warkworthanglican.nz

Our Favourite Hymns

Our Favourite Hymns is returning on Sunday 31 August at 2pm at Christ Church.  This is a chance to have a sing along to the organ music you love.  Send us your request for your favourite hymn and tell us what you love about it - maybe you love the story behind it, or it reminds you of a special time in your life.  Email to: hymns@warkworthanglican.nz 

Mum’s Creative Space

Are you a Mum wanting to meet other Mums? Are you looking for a space that lets you be creative?  An extension to our Children and Families Ministry this term is our Mum’s Creative Space.  We are offering a weekly session in Warkworth and Matakana for Mum’s to spend some time creating: painting, drawing, crafting, stitching and having a relaxed chat over a coffee. No registration required, but enquiries can be made to Nina.  Tuesday 1pm in the hall at Warkworth, Wednesday 1pm in the church at Matakana.   Bring your own project or join in on the day. Stitching, knitting, painting, crafting - all welcome.  Coffee and delicious snacks provided.

Prayer Support

Remember that we have a Prayer Chain available to pray if you are in need of support for illness, life change or a challenging situation.  Prayers can be emailed to prayer@warkworthanglican.nz or let Lisa or Rohan know if you have a prayer request.

HeartBeat Christian Store presents Richard Brunton

Potluck dinner, guest speaker Richard Brunton “The Power of Blessing” and AGM, Saturday 16 August, 5.30pm Mahurangi Vineyard Church, rsvp to the Parish Office

Thank you to all who serve on Sunday

A big thank you to everyone who volunteers and serves this Sunday:  Bob, Jan, John, Pauline, Delwyn, Joe, Ellie, Alan, Jennifer, June, Cal, Brian, Stephanie, Laura, Celia, Val, Julie, Prue, and Liz 

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