Archive for November, 2016

Patronal Festival celebrating 180 yrs.

Friday, November 25th, 2016

On Christ the King Sunday 20 Nov 2016 Christ Church celebrated 180 yrs of service to the community of Russell. High lights were the piece of weaving created by the congregation at the time of intercession and the guest speaker Prof. Lineham.

The piece of weaving holding the prayers of the people

The piece of weaving holding the prayers of the people

Peter Lineham spoke of the significance of Christ Church in the progress of Christianity in the new colony. A meal followed with Peter Lineham cutting the cake to celebrate the 180yrs.

Fund Raising Concert

Friday, November 25th, 2016

Violin virtuoso Murray van Hoorn performing at Christ Church

Violin virtuoso Murray van Hoorn performing at Christ Church

The violin virtuoso Murray van Hoorn gave a superb performance along with story teller Keith Levy at a fund raising concert on 12 Nov at Christ Church. The evening began and concluded with delicious canapes and dessert prepared by Mary Wyatt.