Recent Events at St Andrew's

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Recent Events at St Andrew's

Another $2,000 for the redevelopment project: the wonderful Under $10 Gift Fair, 19 December 2009

Images of the Fair. (Photos: Ann Graham)

Kiwis and Koreans joined forces wrapping and selling. (Photos: Mary Sandford)

Bridal Gown Show, 21 November 2009

Bridal Show

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Royal Schools of Church Music Choral Festival, 22 August 2009 at St Peter's Cathedral, Hamilton

Korean Choir Korean Music Group

Both our Korean and Kiwi choirs performed items, as did the Korean musician group.
There were no photos of the Kiwi choir as the photographer was accompanying them on the organ at the time!

First Service taken by Rev. Lowell Karnes, 2 August 2009

With parishioners With Session Clerk With children

From left, greeting parishioners at the door, with Session Clerk John Graham, and talking to the children. (Photos: Graeme Kitto)

Farewell to Neil and Beverley Johnston

Sunday 26 April saw the final service preached by Rev Neil Johnston before he entered into his well-deserved retirement.
A combined Kiwi-Korean service was held, followed by a farewell ceremony and a Parish lunch in the Cattanach Hall

Farewell to Neil and Beverley

A portion of the crowd gathered for lunch, and a presentation from members of the Korean congregation.

Farewell to Neil and Beverley

Session Clerk John Graham assisting with the donning of Neil's gift, a beekeeping suit,
and a suitably attired Neil and Beverley.

Farewell to Neil and Beverley

Hyun Jung Sun directing the Korean Men's Choir, and Nick Nelson giving his address.

Harp Concert by Robin Ward

A wonderful concert by London-based Kiwi Robin Ward, playing classical music and folk tunes on his triple harp on 24 February 2009.
Photos show Robin explaining the intricacies of the triple harp to interested audience members during the interval.

Garden Luncheon

Garden Luncheon at the Carmichael's

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Ronan Martin and Sandy Brechin

A Waitangi Day concert and ceilidh by two energetic and skilled Scottish musicians: Ronan Martin (Isle of Skye) and Sandy Brechin (Edinburgh).

Renaissance Singers and Friends

A wonderful Advent concert on 6 December with (from L) Hamilton Harps, Renaissance Singers, Mine Accord. Apologies to choir Woven, whose photos were blurred!

100th Anniversary of Waikato Presbytery

The first Waikato Presbytery meeting was at St Andrews in December 1908. To celebrate, a re-enactment of part of the meeting was held on 2 December 2008.