Christ Church, Russell

Christ Church Russell is a Local Shared Ministry Unit within the Bay of Islands Anglican Parish. The contact person for our church is the Administrator: Roger Wyatt, phone +64 9 403 7696 or email administrator @ oldchurch.org.nz.

The Structure of Local Shared Ministry

The structure of Local Shared Ministry can seem quite complicated, but in fact it is structured just like a bike! All of the parts are necessary to make it function properly.

Enabler: Anne Moody, steers us all in the right direction and keeps the pedals turning

Administrator: Roger Wyatt, keeps the two wheels together and is the contact point for both sections

FRONT WHEEL: Church Council cares for the buildings/grounds/correspondence etc, and is elected at the Annual General Meeting.

Chairperson: John Russell

Secretary: Libby Magnusson

Treasurer: Judith Nye

 Evelyn Heke Dane, Heather Lindauer, Gary Franklin, 

Emil Nye, Necia Shortland, Jules Simon, Roger Wyatt.

REAR WHEEL: Ministry Support Team looks after the spiritual needs. This team is chosen by the congregation.

Administrator: Roger Wyatt

Educator: Judith Nye

Liturgist: Mary Wyatt

Pastoral Carer: Evelyn Heke Dane

Sacramental Ministers: , Heather Lindauer, 

Deacons (Sacramental Ministers in Training) 

Paula Franklin & Chris Swannell