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ABOUT ST NINIAN'S |
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| Our
Parish |
| The Karori
Northland Uniting Parish was formed in 1994 as an amalgamation of the St
Ninian's Presbyterian Church and Wellington West Methodist Churches, St
John's in Karori and Ward Memorial Church in Northland. |
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| In 1999,
all buildings on the St John's and Ward sites were sold. The funds from
the sale of the Methodist property was utilised to refurbish our facilities
to meet the changing needs of the congregation and the community. On February
23 2003 we opened our refurbished buildings and in March 2003 we officially
became known as the St. Ninian's Uniting Parish. |
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| We benefit
from the heritages of two great denominational churches: Presbyterianism,
with its emphasis on how Scripture addresses contemporary issues, and Methodism,
which stresses the Gospel of love and justice in practice in the community.
These strengths have been integrated in the life and worship of our uniting
church. We also benefit from the faithful stewardship of those who have
gone before us. We are fortunate to have a strong asset base, including
a modern complex, manse, rental property and modest investments. |
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have a warm, friendly congregation. We enjoy each other’s company and caring
for each other is important. We work hard at being the family of God, but
don’t forget to have fun at the same time. Our parishioners are generous
with their time, skills and resources. It is amazing and humbling to take
in all that goes on within the parish. As a result, the St Ninian’s complex
is a hive of activity, bustling not only with church related events, but
also with a great many community groups that use our facilities. We believe
this is part of our mission in the community and often extend more than
simple physical hospitality to these groups. |
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are also fortunate to have a very experienced (15 years) and enthusiastic
Parish Administrator, who not only ensures the smooth day to day operation
of parish life, but also devotes considerable time to pastoral work. |
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| We
acknowledge that we are also stewards, not only of our assets, but also
of the gospel. Like many churches, we face the challenges associated with
an ageing congregation. We are, however, heartened by the work we already
do with young people, including our Children’s Holiday Programme, Friday
Fun Club and Children’s Church. We continue the great journey of faith,
endeavouring to be Christ’s heart, hand and voice in Karori. We believe
that the best is yet to come. We would love you to journey with us. |
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| About
our beliefs |
| We believe
in exploring the Bible with the resources of contemporary scholarship while
at the same time offering loving service to the wider community. |
| We seek
to present the message of unconditional love proclaimed by Jesus Christ
and made tangible through his life of love, faith, compassion, forgiveness,
healing, truth, peace and justice for all. |
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an inclusive community, accepting all people of peace, irrespective of age,
race, culture, creed or sexuality. All are invited to share in the sacrament
of Holy Communion on the first Sunday of each month. |
| Within
our church 'family' children are regarded as being very important and we
provide a safe and happy environment for them to learn and socialise in. |
| As a community
of faith we offer a place of warmth and security, where we can worship God
and enjoy one other's company as we journey together on our search for understanding
and purpose. |
| As a people
we seek the reality of God and the guidance of Jesus Christ. We offer an
environment of acceptance where all are valued, differences respected and
where there is room for the vast diversity that is God's own creation. |
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