Parish of Westshore

Who we are

St Andrew’s Westshore is a suburban local shared ministry parish led by an enthusiastic team of clergy and lay people who lead creative worship, based on the NZ Prayer Book. The hall is a beautifully restored historic church, and the Op shop is a focus for the local community. The parish (established 1883) history book was written in 2023 by Bill Bennett.

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Ethos: St Andrew’s offers worship and loving service as we seek to walk with Christ in our community. Friendly and welcoming to all cultures and creeds.

Children: Are welcome. Supervised children’s activity space in church during worship.

There is a children's address whenever children are present at the service. 

Social: Morning tea after Service; Women’s Fellowship meet at 1.30pm on the first Thursday of the month. Café Club meet every Monday at 2pm.

Training:  Weekly bible discussion every Wednesday at 1.15pm to 2.30, in church. Lay involvement to worship and duties is encouraged. Training is provided when a need is identified.

Garden: The church and hall are surrounded by peaceful gardens for parishioners and public to rest and enjoy. The garden was designed with most plants having a biblical association.

Outreach: The Fisherman bi-monthly magazine. We give support to a wide range of other organisations, help fund Religious Instruction in two country schools and donate goods to local Foodbank/Social supermarket. Surplus income from the Op Shop enables the parish to offer significant financial support to a number of local and national charities and local community organisations. We sponsor a child in Myanmar via World Vision. Regular services are held at Princess Alexandra Retirement Village in Ahuriri.

Highlights: Welcoming new people; Easter and Christmas, Pentecost, and other festivals. Family friendly.

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Op Shop: Is open Tuesday to Friday from 9.30am until 3pm. Closed on Mondays & public holidays. Operated by a team of volunteers. Donations are welcome. Tea & sympathy too.

Musical Concerts: The Church has very good acoustics and is suitable as a concert venue for audiences up to 70 people.  Please contact the Administrator for further details.

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Pastoral Care: Rev Frank Fillary  021 2079 108   Rev Noel Hendery 021 779 452

              Rev Nigel Kynoch   836 6565;  027 2678 003. Rev David Day 835 5177; 021 203 1920