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Regular Service Times
1st SUNDAY of some MONTHS - 10 am Morning Prayer
ALL OTHER SUNDAYS - 10 am Holy Communion
(More information and any changes are advertised below)
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4th July - Refugee Sunday- 10 am
Holy Communion
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11th July - Holy Communion - 10 am
7th Sunday after Pentecost
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18th July - Holy Communion - 10 am
National Bible Sunday
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25th July - Holy Communion- 10 am
Social Services Sunday
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1st August - Holy Communion - 10 am
10th Sunday after Pentecost
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8th August - Holy Communion - 10 am
11th after Pentecost
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15th August - Morning Worship - 10 am
with 'The Mike Nisbet Trio' - Jazz weekend
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22nd August - Holy Communion - 10 am
13th after Pentecost
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29th August - Holy Communion - 10 am
14th after Pentecost
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5th September - Morning Worship - 10 am
15th after Pentecost
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12th September - Holy Communion
16th after Pentecost
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19th September - Holy communion - 10 am
Celebrating 10 years as a LSMU
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26th September - Holy Communion - 10 am
18th after Pentecost
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We look forward to your joining us.
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St Paul's is a Local Shared Ministry Unit (LSMU)
Often referred to as "The Stone Church", particularly by visitors, it is built opposite the beach, Marsden Road, close to the centre of the seaside resort town of Paihia
It's position, history and appearance, make it one of the best known churches
in New Zealand
Our Mission Statement
With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we will develop and use our Christian Ministries to reach out to all, in God's love.
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In most circumstances a visit can be arranged for spiritual help or to arrange for any of the sacraments of Holy Communion, Baptism, Weddings, Funerals
Inquiries & Bookings to: -
Connie Mason - 09 4025093
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The Catholic Community also use this church
Catholic Mass is celebrated
Every Saturday: - 5.30 pm
Every Thursday 12.05 noon
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Information
A Brief History of the Church
1823 –August 3rd------The Reverend Henry & Marianne Williams arrived in the Bay of Islands to set up a Mission Station, less than a decade after the first Christian Service was held on the Northern shores of the Bay of Islands, Christmas Day 1814. On their arrival, Mrs Williams with her three children went to reside in Kerikeri while the Reverend Henry Williams at once set to work to erect temporary buildings at the new station (The present Church site)
1823 – September 15th.---- On September 15th, Mrs Williams came to join her husband and records in her journal state that, not only was there a storehouse and dwelling, but also a Church, built of raupo.
1823 – September 21st--- The first Church ever built in New Zealand opened for Divine Service, here at Paihia
1826 – March 26th---- The Reverend William Williams with his wife joined his brother Henry, arriving at Paihia on March 26th, 1826. This gentleman was a classical scholar of Oxford University and also had a considerable medical knowledge which was of the greatest benefit to the Mission.
1828 -------- In the year 1828, the raupo church was replaced with a lath and plaster structure, which served until ------
1856---------- when a wooden church was built, this was used until 1874, when it was dismantled.
1874---------- Another wooden Church was built using much of the old timber from the previous church.
1925---------- The 1874 church was dismantled in sections and barged up the Kawakawa river to Taumarere. This church is still in use at Taumarere for service.
1925--------- The present and 5th Church was built as a Memorial to Henry and William Williams. Made of stone quarried from Pukaru, near Kawakawa and timber from a forest near Waikare on the southern shores of the Bay of Islands
It is a lasting memorial to Henry and William Williams
The Organ
The first organ to be brought to New Zealand was used in Paihia Church. It arrived August 27th 1830, while Henry and Marianne Williams were in residence. It was later moved to Pakaraka and is now in the Wanganui Museum. This old organ possessed a keyboard and was also fitted with a barrel. The present organ is of similar design and vintage and is still in regular use.
The Stained Glass Window
The stained glass window was installed on the occasion of the Williams family reunion to commemorate 175 years since CMS missionary brothers Henry and William Williams landed in Paihia. Details and photos can be found in the church.
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