Events
We are delighted to host a variety of concerts in the Church during the year with established professional musicians (and also ‘up and coming musicians’).
In April 2026 we were treated to a fantastic concert by the "Intermezzo" Piano Quartet featuring: Katherine Jones - Piano, Jenny Davey - Cello, Jennie Goldstein - Violin,
Clare Corban-Banks - Viola
And in August 2026, we were delighted to have Sea-Am Thompson return to us for an organ concert.
(Sea-Am is currently studying music at Oxford in the UK.)
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Our 2025 featured Concert series was based around our renowned organ (see below). These (three) concerts were a huge hit.
Messy Church at St Augs!!
For the last two years we have held very successful
‘Messy Church’ activity days for families in the Hall and in the church.
2025’s theme for the day was 'Follow me', where Jesus called Peter & Andrew to leave their fishing and to 'fish for people instead'. Crafts, activities, songs and story time were based around this theme.
2026’s theme was ‘Matariki’, held in the church itself which provided a great back drop for the Matariki theme.
Families that attended both sessions had a great time!
What is ‘Messy Church’? Messy Church is a church for everyone who may not feel comfortable attending a ‘normal’ church service and who don’t yet belong to a church. It typically includes a meal, hands-on activities such as arts, crafts, meeting God in the outdoors, science activities and more, which are suitable for all ages.
Check out the NZ ‘Messy Church’ website! www.messychurch.nz
The Church is a space with wonderful acoustics, and features a new (Yamaha) grand piano that is highly rated by musicians
Past Events
Arts & Crafts fair
St Augustine’s Parish Hall
In the past this community fair - showcasing handmade goods of local artisans, was held (in the Parish hall) once a suitable
amount of ‘Arts & Craft’ items have been gathered.
At this stage we don’t have a future fair planned.