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NEWS and EVENTS

There is often a lot going on in the life of the parish, and the best way to keep in touch with up-coming events is make sure you receive the weekly Parish Newsletter. You can do this by contacting the Parish Administrator and leaving your details, so that one can be posted out or emailed to you. Some of the more important events and news items may be listed here from time to time.

 
REV'D RICHARD GIRWOOD APPOINTED RECTOR TO ST MICHAEL & ALL ANGELS
2008: Rev'd Richard Girwood, who has been an integral part of the life of St Luke's Parish for the past three years, most recently as Priest Associate, is leaving us to take up his new role as Rector of St Michael & All Angels, Observatory, Capetown, South Africa. Richard, who is originally from South Africa, has contributed immensely to ministry in the diocese, through his involvement not only at St Luke's, but also through leading the much-loved monthly services of Choral Evensong sung by Musica Sacra, and his association with the Auckland Community Church. We wish Richard all the best for the next challenge in his life. He will be sorely missed by many, but well-loved and remembered.

 
ST LUKE'S CHURCH HALL REFURBISHMENT

2008: Much discussion has surrounded the need to see the Parish Hall and offices into the 21st century and secure their continued use for future generations. Parish Council has sought the advice of Auckland architect Lillian Chrystall, BArch, FNZIA in refurbishing the buildings and better suiting the facilities and arrangement of space to our needs. It is envisaged that the project will take up to three years to complete, but preliminary architectural drawings have been completed and surveying is underway. The refurbishment will ensure that the hall is future-proofed and continues to be used over the coming decades. It also allows for the relocation of offices, and the completion of the courtyard as the hub to the parish centre, by way of a cloister linking all buildings.
 
ST LUKE'S TAKES PART IN AUCKLAND HERITAGE FESTIVAL
2007: The 2007 festival will take place from 15 - 30 September 2007 and incorporates the anniversary of Auckland's founding on 18 September 1840. As part of the festival, the Mount Albert Historical Society, in conjunction with St Luke's Church will be offering free guided tours of the cemetary, which contains the graves of a number of important political women of early Auckland. Tour times are 10am, 11:30am and 1pm on Saturday 22nd September. Contact Gillian 09 815 7139 or Sheilagh 09 846 6788 for more information.

 
VISIT BY CHRIST'S COLLEGE, CAMBRIDGE

2006: St Luke's was fortunate to host a concert by the visiting choir of Christ's College, Cambridge. The evening was a complete sell-out and a great success.
 
VICAR ON SABATICAL

2006: The vicar has been away on a much deserved sabatical to Southwark Cathedral, London, where he partook in cathedral duties, and researching and compiling of alternative liturgies.
 
CHURCH RECEIVES NEW ROOF

2006: Thanks to a generous bequest by the late Joan Coles, the ageing corrugated roof on the church has been replaced with brand new panels that emulate slate roofing.