Anglican Parish Ministries
The Anglican Parish of Hastings holds a variety of ministries, providing activities for the people in our community to express ourselves as individuals and groups, and to share our faith. You can find out more about our ministries below.
Growing Through Grief Services
Seasons For Growth is a programme aiming to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of children, young people and adults who have experienced significant loss and change to their lives. This can include situations like the death of a loved one, parental separation or divorce, moving house or school, along with other life changes and losses.
Marty’s Music
Marty’s Music runs every Friday of the school term time at 10am.
Held in St Martin’s Community Hall, Mayfair this music movement, and playgroup opportunity for parents, caregivers and children offers a wonderful social opportunity to meet others in similar situations.
Men’s Fellowship Lunch
Our men’s lunch is held on the 4th Wednesday of the month at 11.45am at St Matthew’s Hall in Hastings. This is an opportunity for all men in our community to enjoy fellowship with one another over lunch.
Cafe Group
We meet for fellowship at a different Hawke’s Bay cafe each time at 11am on the first Tuesday of the month.
Op Shop
Perfect for all the bargain hunters, collectors and shopping enthusiasts in our community. Come and grab a bargain with all the proceeds going to charity. Donations welcome.
Our Op Shop is held every Tuesday morning from 9am – midday at St Martin’s Community Hall in Mayfair.
Rest Home and Village Ministry
We visit many of the rest homes and retirement villages in our community. We offer chaplaincy and worship. Contact us for more details about service times and pastoral needs.
Heretaunga Seniors
Heretaunga Seniors is a community centre for fellowship and friendship for the seniors in our community. Join us for activities, social outings and pastoral care every Monday to Thursday at St Matthew’s Community Hall, Mayfair.
View the latest Heretaunga Senior monthly newsletter
Waiapu Kids
Waiapu Kids St Matthew’s is an early childhood education centre in Hastings for children 0 – 5 years of age. We provide our children with quality care, giving them a pathway of learning to transition to school, incorporating culture, learning and play.
St Matthew’s Primary School
St Matthew’s Primary school has a maximum roll of 160 pupils, catering for students from Years 1 to 8 inclusive. We are an Anglican parish integrated school.
Growing Through Grief
Seasons For Growth is a programme aiming to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of children, young people and adults who have experienced significant loss and change to their lives. This can include situations like the death of a loved one, parental separation or divorce, moving house or school, along with other life changes and losses.
