Sunday Services 10:30am at 587 Elizabeth St, Redfern, Sydney
“I recognise we have different culturally appropriate ways of grieving, but I wonder – if everyone has the capacity to express emotions, should not the occasion of death be the perfect outlet for such emotions? Dr Pita Sharples 2006
He Korero Mo Te Karanga with Whaea Tahi, providing educational opportunities,
the Kaikaranga leads her people on to any Marae, any Venue with dignity, respect, courage and love.
Thank you to our Kaumatua, Kaikaranga and kaimahi who came to support our class.
To Jenny and the whanau of the Late Sir Ian Turbott Kt, AO, CMG, CVO, CStJ, Hon.D. List (UWS) our deepest condolences.
We were so privileged to have Sir Ian as a friend of the Church, his presence at our ANZAC Services was inspirational as he encompassed the essence of our New Zealand Veterans living in Australia, the ANZAC Spirit and the nobility of a New Zealand Service person.
Courtesy of New Zealand Veterans in Australia
Our community gathered, united as we remembered with love, those we see no longer. We shared stories, brought photos and laughed.
The significance of loss can’t be measured as everyone is different in their grief. As a community we are thankful for those that have contributed to our lives.
Oriwa, whanau and friends gathered for the baptism of Taimana. Her mum Oriwa is kaimahi for the hospitality on Sunday’s after Karakia.
Tena koutou katoa,
I am writing to express our deepest gratitude for your financial donations to our church throughout the 2015-2016 year. Generous tithing and gifts from donors (individually and organisationally) like you provide the financial and moral support needed to continue our mission.
With your faithful financial contributions over the years, you’ve demonstrated your deep commitment to our ministry and the work we do within the Maori community of Sydney.
Your support has repeatedly played a key role in us being able to help our people during times of the loss of loved ones, bringing couples together in marriage, performing baptisms, confirmations and being able to have church Wananga. It also enables us to utilize and maintain our church, Te Wairua Tapu, in Redfern.
There is no way to fully express my gratitude for your loyalty. We at the Maori Anglican Fellowship are continually inspired by the dedication and generosity of donors like yourselves who answer the call to give again and again.
Once again, thank you! May God bless you all, no matter where you are located around the world.
Arohanui
The Venerable Kaio Karipa
Chaplain
The Sydney Maori Anglican Fellowship
Church of Te Wairua Tapu
Whanau and friends gathered together to celebrate the marriage of Joshua Anderson and Marline Barber at the Church of Te Wairua Tapu on Friday 3rd June.
What a blessed day!
The new Regional Bishop Michael Stead received a very warm welcome by everyone in attendance then delivered an revelational sermon on the Holy Trinity.
Bishop Stead also confirmed Lahania Bilich, Crystal and Diamond McLean. This marks a special occasion as these three young ladies were baptized by Archdeacon Karipa at the Church of Te Wairua Tapu when they were babies.
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“We evolved in our understanding of Worship this weekend”
Thank you to everyone who attended, especially Archdeacon Karipa, and our guest presenters, Pastor Cynthia and Charlie Hobson and Rev. Papa Bill Mei.
Firstly we acknowledge the women of this land, the traditional owners, and the Mothers, Aunties, Grandparents, Cousins, Fathers and Uncles who are the Mother’s to our expanded, blended and unique families.
