A Little Bit about Us
Morrinsville is a friendly rural town situated between the Kaimai Ranges and the Waikato River. The easy rolling terrain surrounding the town makes for some of the best farmland in New Zealand earning it the title 'Cream of the Country'. Morrinsville is the biggest town in the district, and also the fastest growing town in Eastern Waikato, with an estimated population of 8,960 as of June 2023. Explore into the heart of Morrinsville and uncover its hidden gems. From charming cafes to scenic trails, there's something for everyone to explore.
About Morrinsville · History of Morrinsville · Morrinsville Museum ·
1895 Laying the foundation stone for the Anglican Church
1895 The Anglican Church opened as the first church in Morrinsville.
St Matthew's was the first church in Morrinsville and has a long and proud history. The first St Matthew's was built in 1895, and at that time it was the only church in Morrinsville. The present building dating from 1959 was designed after a Church in Townsville, Queensland, Australia. It is widely supported by the wider community. People describe the church as being a beautiful building in a beautiful town. In May 2011 we opened a new and spacious office. We are open Tuesday and Friday mornings so come and say hello!
The hall has been renamed 'The Hub' and is in constant use. It was refurbished in May-August 2013. It was given a new paint facelift with repairs and replacements made to wall boards where necessary. New carpet has been laid and cupboards and shelves replaced. The Op-shop is open every Friday morning and is open on Market Day (1st Saturday each month), when there are Devonshire Teas held in the Church from 9am. It is being used for the Op-Shop, Selwyn Care, Family Fellowship and other initiatives.
From March 2020 we had to deal with lockdowns and a lot of stress and uncertainty because of Covid 19. We managed to keep services going with restrictions because of the pandemic. Some things were suspended for a time, and some things had limits placed on them such as numbers allowed into the building at one time and a Vaccination Certificate. When New Zealand opened up again our services got back to normal. On Sunday's the 8.30 Service was when the unvaccinated could come to church.
In April 2024 we updated the kitchenette and toilets (including a disabled toilet) in the church to enable everyone to use them more easily. There are plans to upgrade the kitchen and toilets in the Hub as well.
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