Around the Church

The Wainuiomata Union Church joined the HCUC in February 1997. The former Wainuiomata Union Parish was formed in 1953, being the second oldest Union Church (after Raglan) in New Zealand. Anglicans were part of the Union Parish for the years 1966-1991. The original 1863, “Coast Road”, Methodist Church is now a protected building and has been gifted to a Pioneer Church Preservation Society through a covenant between the Historic Places Trust, the Methodist Church and the Pioneer Church Preservation Society. The graveyard has been

closed.

The People

We are known as a friendly church which welcomes all to the services. The theology of members covers a wide range, being open to new ideas rather than conservative on most matters. We have been blessed to have been joined by several Tongan families who worship as an integral part of the congregation. Nearly all members are involved in some community activity as well as participating in the rosters that keep the church functioning. The composition is approximately 50% older palagi (white European) and 50% younger Pacific Island families.