Anglican Parish Ministries
The Anglican Parish of Greater Hastings has a variety of ministries, providing activities for the people in our community to express themselves, and to share their 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.
Cafe Group
We meet for fellowship at a different Hawke’s Bay Cafes on the first Tuesday of the each month at the 11am, and on the fourth Sunday of the month at 12pm, lunch at Serendipity Café.
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 seniors in our community. Join for activities, social outings and pastoral care every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday at St Martins Community Hall, Mayfair.
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.