St Paul’s Methodist Church, Remuera, Auckland, will celebrate its centenary on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 November 2022.

From 1916 to 1922 services were held in a hall in Clonbern Road. This building was moved to the rear of the 12 St Vincent Avenue site and still remains part of the complex. St Paul’s centenary coincides with the bi-centenary of Methodism in New Zealand and at a special service on Sunday at 10am, newly installed President of the Methodist Conference, Rev Peter Taylor, will be guest preacher.

On Saturday former members and friends are invited to visit from 1.00 to 4.00pm to renew old acquaintanceships and make new friends. A short organ recital will be a highlight of this Open Home event. We will be extending an invitation to our neighbouring churches of other denominations, as well as other Methodist churches in the Auckland district.

A book, A Century in Remuera is in production. It contains the early history of the church, recollections of former ministers, and recollections, memories and anecdotes contributed by members of the congregation and old friends. It will be available for sale at $10. We welcome anyone who could find themselves in Auckland that weekend and would like to visit. It would be helpful to know your intentions in advance.

For further details, regarding the weekend activities and purchase of the book, please email me directly: jayvenables@xtra.co.nz