Leadership team
Rev Gradon Harvey –Priest in charge
Gradon and Annette come from a wide variety of leadership experiences from church planting in Uruguay, executive director of a Mission/ Aid agency leading in Anglican and Vineyard (Pentecostal) churches over 30 years, leading small and large churches. Gradon and Annette are employed 2 days a week. Contact: gradon@otakianglican.nz
Rev Colette Stevens – vocational deacon
Colette has had a lifetime of experience working with families and children and was for some years the diocesan family worker. She currently oversees the all-age service ( 4th Sunday) and pastoral care. Contact auntielolly6@gmail.com
Laurie-ann Engels All Saints Kids
Laurie-ann looks after our All Saints kids and our friendship group that meets in cafes for a catch-up and to enjoy each other’s company. Laurie -ann also leads the Monday Prayer ministry on Monday nights.
Katie Lewis
Looks after our weekly Mums playgroup and a children’s afterschool program called Te Awhi Rito that meets on Tuesday and Thursday after school and includes a meal. It is funded by Te Awhi Rito Trust, which is a combined church’s trust (All Saints, Rangiatea and Presbyterian) whose intention is to relieve poverty for children by creating a safe space, teaching life skills programs and giving wrap-around support. We provide an evening meal each evening we meet and give weekly food parcels to families in need.
Cherie Wood
Administrator working Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays 9-11. Contact Cherie if you wish to book Hadfield’s Hall or the church for a wedding. 06 3647099
Wardens – These are leadership positions in the Anglican Church that seek to offer leadership, problem-solve when there are difficulties and be responsible for the church’s health if there is a change of leadership. They are the biblical equivalent of elders in the Bible.
Bishops warden Shelia Hart
People’s warden Shane Hastie.
Feedback or complaints
If you have feedback, a grievance or wish to complain about something in our parish, please contact Sheila our bishop’s warden (sheila.tony@slingshot.co.nz) who will process the complaint/ feedback appropriately and with sensitivity. We promise to treat you with respect. In a fair and courteous manner at all times, be clear and timely in our communications with you and will always comply with New Zealand law.
Vestry is the governance team for our church managing the money and direction of the church.
Church Growth and Worship team.
We meet twice a month for a delicious shared meal and then look at how our church might grow and become all that we are being called to be. We also look at our past worship services and see what might need improving.