Sunday Services 20th October in Marsden Chapel
Please note in your diary that on the 20th of October our services will be held in the Marsden Chapel, Marsden School, at the usual times. This is due to Synod using Karori Anglican Church.
Beverley Shore Bennett – Obituary (taken from the Anglican movement)
Born in Wellington in 1928, Beverley lived a full and productive life. Always creative, she trained as a portrait artist for two years at the Byam Shaw School of Art, London. Back home in New Zealand, she accepted numerous portrait commissions and exhibited at The NZ Academy of Fine Arts. It was through her membership of the St. Mary’s Church Karori Mothers’ Union that she began to make ecclesiastical embroidery; designing church banners, altar linen and hangings, and ecclesiastical robes. This led to the designing and organising of the making of the baptismal font for the Wellington Cathedral of St. Paul.
In 1976, Edward Norman, Bishop of Wellington, installed Beverley as a lay canon in the Wellington diocese in recognition of her artistic contribution to the diocese. She was awarded an MBE in 1980 for services to the Arts. In 1983 she became a lay reader in the Waikanae parish, a position she held until she turned 80. In 1990 she designed and made ‘Christ in Glory’ a large dossal hanging for The Wellington Cathedral. Beverley was awarded a Bishop’s medal by the Anglican diocese of Wellington in April 2012.
Beverley had a deep spiritual faith. She always said about her work, “It’s not me it’s God working through me”. In 2005, at the dedication of the final three windows in the Waiapu Anglican Cathedral Napier, Beverley wrote, “Glass is not just beauty but communication; it should lead you to ponder, recollect and be inspired by the great Christian truths”.
For the full notice click HERE
Detective Tom needs our help!
The police have recovered some assorted items and would like to know if anybody in our congregation recognise them – these include: Paintings of St Mary’s Church, Dolls, Silver jugs. These items were recovered alongside a cross that belongs to St Mary’s. Do you know anyone whose missing items that match these descriptions. If so, please email the office – office@karorianglican.org.nz
Youth Weekend Away
Youth Weekend away is coming up from Friday 29th November – Sunday 1st December. This is for young adults (13-21 years), as well as the parents or carers. If your youth would like to attend please email – office@karorianglican.org.nz or ben.bormann@karorianglican.org.nz
Bequest from Peter Macdonald
We would like to give thanks to Peter Macdonald for his bequest, which was given to Karori Anglican. If you would like to read more on Peter’s life and achievements – click HERE
Intermediate Youth – “CHAOS” (Christian’s Hyped About Our Saviour!)
Thursday September 19th – 6:15pm. Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? I heard that some pirates buried their treasure here in Karori… Dinner provided.
Thursday September 26th – As the end of term draws to an end, we are watching a movie. We will meet 6:15pm at 170 Karori Road. Dinner and popcorn provided.
Youth – The Collective
Friday September 20th – Winter is ending so we will use the last of the cold nights to go Ice Skating. Meet at 170 Karori Road 6pm. Let Ben know if you need a lift.
Friday September 27th – We will embark on an epic adventure up Mt Kaukau. Meet at 5:45pm at 170 Karori Road (so we can leave at 6pm). Bring: torch, water, warm clothes and sturdy footwear, we will bring the snacks.
Vicar Away
Rev. Ian will be away from Tuesday 17th September – Saturday 5th October.
If you have any pastoral care emergencies, Alison Camplin is available in his absence: Email: alison.camplin@hotmail.co.nz
The SMASH Club October Holiday Programme
SMASH is now taking holiday enrolments for their amazing school holiday programme, click HERE to enrol!
Key upcoming dates:
- Thursday night CHAOS – 19th September 6:15pm Te Whare ō Mere
- Friday Night Youth – 20th September 6pm Te Whare ō Mere
- Te Korōria Games Night – 16th October Cafe 7pm
- Synod – 19th – 20th October St Mary’s Church
- Great Escape Youth/Parent Weekend – 29th November (Tongariro)
‘For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life’ John 3:16