The Anglican Parish Of Pohangina
St. Mary Magdalene's, Ashhurst
Saint Mary Magdalene's Church on Cambridge Avenue, sits on the site of the original Anglican church in Ashhurst established in the 1880s.
The original extension (photo) was shifted to Bunnythorpe, and then later to a Maori Marae near Rata. St Mary Magdalene's as it is now was built and consecrated in April 1900.
There are two very early photographs of this church and other old photographs here, also, there is a list of names and photographs of all the previous vicars that have served in this Parish.
St Mary Magdalene's is an all wooden construction and it was given a major addition between 1994 and 1997. A new ramp to provide easier access for older folk and people with disabilities. The porch area provides a gathering space and a sheltered area for arriving wedding parties. The main hall was recently modified and now has a uni-sex paraplegic toilet.
In 2010 we have re-roofed the church with long-run colour-steel iron, replaced the spouting and repaired the steeple. This carried a price tag in excess of $55,000.
Our two halls are used regularly - the main hall a general purpose hall, a coffee and meeting room and Parish Office. The Ladies Study Group uses it on Wednesday mornings.
Local community groups and the Palmerston North City Council often use our hall for their local and community meetings and it is hired out to the Public.
To request the use of our hall, contact our office - if that is unsuccessful, fill in our web form
The smaller hall is used for teaching the children, and the YMCA currently uses it for their 'after school' program.
St. Mary Magdalene's is also available and is often used as a wedding venue. Click here for more information if you're planning a wedding.
For a brief history of our parish, click here
The St. Mary Magdalene's 22 niche Columbarium was constructed in 2006. A columbarium is a resting place for ashes.
It is only available to members of the parish. Parish Members need to visit the Documents page in the Membership Section of the website for more information.
You will find us at 67 Cambridge Avenue, Ashhurst. The dairy is opposite us ! Come and see us - we would love to see you and be able to serve you and worship our Lord with you.
Go into all the world and preach the good news to all creation.
Mark 15:15