A Heritage Church at the heart of Addington
The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin has been an integral part of the Addington community in Christchurch City, New Zealand since 1867. It graces the tree-filled space in the centre of Church Square.
Sermon
St Mary’s Anglican Events
15
October
Sunday Service
7pm-8.30pm
Addington Heritage Evening
This event is a co-operative effort between St.Mary’s, the Addington Neighbourhood Association with support from the Christchurch City Council Heritage team.
- Fiona Lees will discuss Augustus Jens Amil Schwartz ,who arrived in New Zealand from Copenhagen in 1867 and had a very close connection with Saint Mary’s for many years and also a long and distinguished career with the Public Works Department.
- Carl Bonniface will recall living and working in Addington with amusing anecdotes about working at the Addington Workshops.
- Graham Thompson will speak about the history of 320 Selwyn Street(recently demolished-formerly “The Silvan” gallery and cafe and Tass Appliances)
- Gareth Wright will have a topic about the Heritage listed Addington Cemetery.
- Music will be provided by David Lloyd and Blanche Fryer(had sung at “The Silvan”).
Evening will finish with tea, coffee, iced buns and conversations.
Free event.
12
October
Sunday Service
10:30
St Mary the Virgin Church Square, Addington