Welcome to St Johns Anglican Church, Otumoetai. St John's is a parish with a strong progressive theology and energy for community care and development. St John's is a warm, accepting, welcoming and inclusive all age congregation, open to all seeking faith and Christian community from all backgrounds. St John's tries to reflect the ethos of the Otumoetai/Matua/Bureta community. While reflecting its deep Anglican roots, parish worship and life is guided by an open and exploring theology.
We look forward to meeting you!
Who's Who at St John's! Vicar: The Reverend Erice Fairbrother 07 576 6617 027 5537 423
Priest Associate (Hon): The Reverend Wendy Showan (Currently Interregnum Vicar, St George’s Gate Pa) 07 579 1609 027 445 3938 People’s Warden: Esther Marks Vicar’s Warden: Evan Turbott 07 576 3805 Parish Office: Administrator: Belinda Edgecombe Hours: 9.00am – 12 noon Monday to Thursday 07 576 9923 email: admin@stjohns-tga.org.nz
Things to know about us! + We have a range of Parish Groups – e.g. AAW, Walking Group, Men’s Fellowship, Friends & Fellowship etc + We run the Bureta Road Community Centre providing a ToyBox toy library: and a PlayGroup: + We hold workshops and seminars throughout the year with guest presenters on such topics as interfaith healing, theology, prayer, and social justice. + We have a Visiting Scholar in Residence from Vaughan Park, each year. + We have teams that offer Parish and Community Support through hospitality, overseas and local mission, pastoral ministry, and involvement in local groups around Tauranga |