An encompassing home for all, encouraging community connection, and nurturing faith in Hastings communities

Sunday

  • 8am – St Matthew’s, Hastings 
  • 10am – St Matthew’s, Hastings
  • 10am – St Peter’s, Riverslea

Thursday

  • 10.15am – St Matthew’s, Hastings 

The Anglican Parish of Greater Hastings consists of Christian communities that are all-embracing, diverse, inclusive and has a justice focussed spirituality.

Along with St Matthew’s in Hastings, St Peter’s in Riverslea, and St Martin’s Community Hall, we have various worshipping communities, including Waiapu Kids St Matthew’s, St Matthew’s Primary School and many other activities. 

Encompassing:
St Matthew’s Anglican Church, Hastings
St Peter’s Anglican Church, Riverslea
St Martin’s Community Hall, Mayfair
& Parkvale, Mahora & Flaxmere communities

We welcome people of all cultures and faiths to join us in worship.

Worship and services

We hold regular services throughout the week at St Matthew’s, St Peter’s and St Martin’s Community Hall for everyone in our community to come together in worship…
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Restoration Project

St Matthew’s Church in Hastings is an iconic building with architectural, cultural and deep spiritual significance. We are raising funds for earthquake strengthening…
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Hire our facilities

Our church halls are available for hire for family and group events, and our churches are available for baptisms, marriages, funerals, worship and concerts…
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Parish Magazines

View & download the Parish Magazines

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Newsletters

View & download the Parish Newsletters – Pew Sheets

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Celebrating the Feast of St Matthew

Watch our You Tube videos

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Welcome to Waiapu Kids St Matthew’s

Waiapu Kids St Matthew’s provides quality care and education for all children aged 0 – 5 years in Hastings.

We offer flexible hours to suit the needs of our parents, 20 free ECE hours, and competitive fees.

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