Easter in Waimea

Across Waimea, local churches are opening their doors and hearts this Easter to reflect on Christ’s journey to the cross and the joy of the resurrection. You’re warmly invited to attend these services—whether you’re a regular or simply curious, there’s a place for you.

Golden Bay Parish

Maundy Thursday, 17 April
7pm – Watchnight Service at the Presbyterian Church, Takaka (Theme: Facing Fear, led by Rev Rhys Pearson)

Good Friday, 18 April
12 noon – Reflective Service at Epiphany, Takaka

Easter Saturday, 19 April
7pm – Worship and Word in the Chapel, Takaka

Easter Sunday, 20 April
6.45am – Sunrise Service on the beach at Parapara (with Kahurangi Christian Church)
10am – Worship Service at Epiphany, Takaka
4.45pm – Worship Service at St Cuthbert’s, Collingwood (special additional service)

Hills Community Church, Mapua

Palm Sunday, 13 April
9.30am – Palm Sunday Service followed by morning tea

Maundy Thursday, 17 April
6pm – Shared meal, conversation and fellowship

Good Friday, 18 April
9.30am – Reflection, song, and prayer followed by morning tea with Hot Cross Buns

Easter Sunday, 20 April
9.30am – Celebration Service followed by morning tea

Wakefield Parish

Good Friday, 18 April
10.30am – Wakefield Worship Centre

Easter Sunday, 20 April

10.30am – Wakefield Worship Centre

Holy Trinity, Richmond

Good Friday, 18 April
10am – All Age Service
2pm – An Hour at the Cross – Reflective Service

Easter Sunday, 20 April
10.30am – All Age Celebration Service

Wherever you are in the Waimea region this Easter, there’s a warm welcome waiting—come and reflect, celebrate, and be part of the story of hope that continues to unfold in our communities.

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Easter in Waimea

Brad Wood

Youth Ministry

Brad oversees youth ministry throughout the diocese. He has a passion for telling stories and spends his free time throwing clay on a pottery wheel.

Easter in Waimea

Brad Wood

Youth Ministry

Brad oversees youth ministry throughout the diocese. He has a passion for telling stories and spends his free time throwing clay on a pottery wheel.

Easter in Waimea

Across Waimea, local churches are opening their doors and hearts this Easter to reflect on Christ’s journey to the cross and the joy of the resurrection. You’re warmly invited to attend these services—whether you’re a regular or simply curious, there’s a place for you.

Golden Bay Parish

Maundy Thursday, 17 April
7pm – Watchnight Service at the Presbyterian Church, Takaka (Theme: Facing Fear, led by Rev Rhys Pearson)

Good Friday, 18 April
12 noon – Reflective Service at Epiphany, Takaka

Easter Saturday, 19 April
7pm – Worship and Word in the Chapel, Takaka

Easter Sunday, 20 April
6.45am – Sunrise Service on the beach at Parapara (with Kahurangi Christian Church)
10am – Worship Service at Epiphany, Takaka
4.45pm – Worship Service at St Cuthbert’s, Collingwood (special additional service)

Hills Community Church, Mapua

Palm Sunday, 13 April
9.30am – Palm Sunday Service followed by morning tea

Maundy Thursday, 17 April
6pm – Shared meal, conversation and fellowship

Good Friday, 18 April
9.30am – Reflection, song, and prayer followed by morning tea with Hot Cross Buns

Easter Sunday, 20 April
9.30am – Celebration Service followed by morning tea

Wakefield Parish

Good Friday, 18 April
10.30am – Wakefield Worship Centre

Easter Sunday, 20 April

10.30am – Wakefield Worship Centre

Holy Trinity, Richmond

Good Friday, 18 April
10am – All Age Service
2pm – An Hour at the Cross – Reflective Service

Easter Sunday, 20 April
10.30am – All Age Celebration Service

Wherever you are in the Waimea region this Easter, there’s a warm welcome waiting—come and reflect, celebrate, and be part of the story of hope that continues to unfold in our communities.

Check out other articles in the

series below.

More articles in the

series are to come.