Main Baptist church
Auckland 1001
+64 9 377 4063
http://www.tabernacle.org.nz
baptab@ihug.co.nz
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Main Baptist church |
429 Queen Street Auckland 1001 +64 9 377 4063 http://www.tabernacle.org.nz baptab@ihug.co.nz |
The Baptist Church in Auckland began in 1855, and the current Tabernacle was opened at the top of Queen Street in 1885. The Tabernacle building is fronted by large imposing classical columns. The interior is spacious with a handsome curved balcony above the main floor and a particularly fine vaulted ceiling above the whole area. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Christchurch's ecclesiastical heart |
Cathedral Square Central City Christchurch 8001 +64 (0)3 366 0046 http://www.christchurchcathedr... admin@christchurchcathedral.co.nz |
The ecclesiastical and secular heart of Christchurch, the cathedral symbolises the aspirations of Canterbury's founders. Designed by English architect George Gilbert Scott (who never visited New Zealand), the building was started in 1865, but was not completed until 1881. As you enter the nave, look heavenwards to a soaring, open-timbered matai (native black pine) ceiling. The west end features an ornate rose window above seven mosaic panels. The marble tomb of Bishop Harper, the first Anglican Primate, stands in the north transept, while a flotilla of immigrant ships sails in the tiled floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Remarkable biblical display, with view |
27 Revelation Dr Christchurch 8008 +64 (0)3 326 5848 http://www.gethsemanegardens.c... gethsemanegardens@xtra.co.nz |
High on a hill, overlooking the seaside suburb of Sumner, are the remarkable biblically-themed, privately-owned Gethsemane Gardens. With stunning views of the city, the ocean and the alps, the three hectares of immaculate gardens are testimony to the owners' faith, and love of gardening. The garden's delights include the Jerusalem garden, depicting the life of Jesus, the Noah's Ark garden, with animal figures, the prayer garden, the rosary maze, the Mount of Olives, and a small chapel, where weddings are held. Visitors need their own transport to visit Gethsemane, a 20-minute drive from the city centre. The more adventurous could climb the steep hill from Sumner below, about a half-hour walk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small inner city church |
7 Moncrieff Street (off Elizabeth Street) Wellington 6001 +64 4 384 8896 / +64 4 385 4897 http://www.quaker.org.nz/ WN.friendscentre@quaker.org.nz |
Tucked up a small side street close to the hustle and bustle of the city you will find the simple meeting rooms of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). A quiet haven in the city, the original brick meeting house has stood solidly since 1929 and was recently refurbished. New out-buildings have been added but the original high-ceilinged, wood-panelled main meeting room offers a peaceful haven for prayer and meditation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful central city church |
17 Boulcott Street Wellington 6001 +64 4 473 8074 http://www.stmaryoftheangels.w... office@stmaryoftheangels.wellington.net.nz |
Towering over the city, St Mary of the Angels stands out on this prominent central city site. Designed by Frederick de Jersey Clere, St Mary's was the first neo-gothic style building to be constructed from reinforced concrete in 1922. It replaced earlier churches that had stood on the site since January 1843. Come in and view the beautiful stained glass windows, a feature of this church that now has one of the smallest parishes in the city. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Inner-city sanctuary |
30 The Terrace Wellington 6001 +64 4 472 9211 (Office) http://www.standrews.org.nz/ office@standrews.org.nz |
Wedged into the hillside and in a row of similarly aged establishments, right in the heart of the central business district, you will find St Andrew's on the Terrace. An early neo-gothic style church constructed of reinforced concrete, St Andrew's is an integral part of the inner-city community. It offers many rooms for meetings and community group use, and often hosts lunchtime concerts (many of them free of charge), public meetings and lectures on various subjects given by visiting speakers. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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