Christ Church, Russell

The winning team

Maggie Sales and Heather Lindauer prepared a challenging and enjoyable quiz enjoyed by 9 teams of 4 parishioners and friends. The winning team of Jenny and Alan Trethowen and Rosamund and David Scoffham received the prestigious Golden Fish trophy. A delicious continuous lunch kept the brain cells nourished and the consensus was that it was a very happy occasion with moments of controversy over the correct answers to keep the proceedings lively.

It was a delight to have Dr. Gillian Reid preach at the service to celebrate Pentecost on Sunday 24 May. In Russell to interview several of our parishioners for her Masters Thesis on spirituality and aging she spoke of the wonderful gift to us of the Holy Spirit.

In February, 2015 Indaba teams from St. Margarets, Hillsborough and St. Paul by the Sea, Milford joined us at Christ Church for the first meeting of our cluster group.

Frazer McDermott Vicar of St. Margarets enjoying the company of Jennifer Gilchrist And Maggie Sales

Our guests, enjoyed a mini bus tour of Russell, a bbq to meet the congregation, were billeted and attended the Sunday service. A wonderful time was has by all.

The Indaba partners from Milford, Hillsborough and Russell meet at Christ Church for the first time in February 2015

On the 27th December Christ Church hosted a barbaque for the descendents of Samuel Marsden. The 40 descendents who attended enjoyed a delicious barbaque produced by Roger and Mary Wyatt and Heather Lindauer and enjoyed the opportunity to reunite with one another.

Christ Church Gala and Car Boot Sale on 6Dec saw an increase in stall holders and car boot sellers. Proceeds this year went to charity with Starship Hospital and Northern Hospice benefitting. Christ Church souvenir tea towel was launched and is available from Russell Museum shop.

November was the season for two Golden Weddings
Roger and Mary Wyatt. Gary and Paula Franklin

Gary and Paula renew their wedding vows. Rvnd Heather Lindauer presiding

Russell Cemetery 25 Octotber 2014. Presiders Rvnd Heather Lindauer and Alan Trethowen.
Mona was a respected sacramental minister at Christ Church Russell, she also taught at a bilingual school near Russell at Waikare. A large group of family and friends attended the unveiling of her headstone and its blessing. Her daughter Nicole and grand daughter Terina removed a fine cloak from the stone, and grandsons Hakopa and Wiremu read the inscription. It was a beautiful sunny day at the Long beach cemetery/urupa. The service was followed by a meal/hakari at the Russell Bowling Club.

Four well behaved dogs and three much loved cats were blessed by Rvnd Heather Lindauer on Care of Creation Sunday.

Tha annual St. Johns Op Shop fashion Parade held on 19th July was a wonderful occasion. Arranged and compared by Evelyn Heke Dane the models showed great flair as they presented clothing from practical daywear to glamorous evening wear. The proceeds this year went to Christ Church. Thank you to the community for the support.