St Andrew's, Plimmerton

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Before You Leave

2006 marked the 90th anniversary for St Andrew's, also designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere. It is one of only a few churches built in the Diocese during WWI. A new chancel and sanctuary were added in 1961.

The green frontal, designed by Elizabeth Auton in 1988, shows the harakeke (flax) which is abundant in the area and represents the Trinitarian life. The purple frontal, designed by Bob Callwood in 1990, links our British heritage and our place in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Take some time to study the stained glass window on the left-hand side of the chancel. The window was dedicated on 5 October 2006 to the life of Ian Turner. It is particularly beautiful when illuminated by the late morning or afternoon sun. It is called the "St Andrew's Window" because the concept was inspired by Mark I: v 16 and 17.

"Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting nets into the sea: for they were fishermen. And Jesus said unto them come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men."

The theme for the design links Andrew, the fisherman, disciple, and Patron Saint of Scotland, to St Andrew's church and our local environment at Plimmerton.

This was interpreted perfectly by Olaf Wehr-Candler of Pukerua Glass Studio Ltd, the artisan who conceived, crafted, and installed "St Andrew's window".

The Parish Centre and Office are adjacent to the church so St Andrew's is often, but not always, used for special occasions. Pancake races on Shrove Tuesday and a Harvest Fair involve everyone in the community.

We have agreed to go ahead with our "Porch to Foyer" project at St Andrew's church in Plimmerton (See Plan) to extend it into a warm welcoming hospitable space for our growing congregation.

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