Weekly Prayer @ the Chapel – Tuesday, 9am-9.30am.
AGM This year’s AGM is planned to be on Sunday 18th October, following the service. Any matters of General Business to be raised, please send to the Parish Clerk in writing (email is fine: clerk@villagechurch.nz) by Tuesday 13th October.
Nominations for Parish Council: If you’re considering serving as part of our Parish Council, please use the nomination forms available at the Bryndwr and Papanui offices. These need to be returned to the Parish Clerk by Tuesday 13th October.
Curious about this Parish Council thing? Our Parish Council is responsible for the Spiritual oversight, pastoral care, and leadership of our Church, working to ensure we are a vibrant, worshiping and active faith community, and taking care of all the things needed, like property, finance and administration, to support it all. If you’d like to know more about what being part of our Parish Council involves, don’t be afraid to chat to Luke, Joy or any of our Parish Councillors.
A copy of the Annual Report will be sent by email to all those we have an email address for. If you don’t use email, please ask for a printed copy from either the Bryndwr or the Papanui office. The financial statements are also being emailed, and for those who need a printed copy, we ask you to make contact with Judith.
If you have a birthday in September or October you are welcome to come along to a potluck lunch after the AGM on Sunday 18th October at 1pm at Kath and Ken’s. Please RSVP to Kath.
Bryndwr Grounds maintenance: if you would be interested in finding out about being involved in helping with the lawn mowing and general grounds maintenance at the Bryndwr site, please contact Teresa at the Bryndwr office. This is a semi-regular commitment (approximately 8 weekly).
The Village is hosting an International Rural Churches Association Conference at the Bryndwr building From Wednesday October 7 – Friday October 9. It is a small gathering of 14 people from throughout Australia and NZ. Some of you are helping with catering which is a huge help.
On Wednesday October 7 at 7.30pm you are all very welcome to join us for a games and quiz night which Sandra is running for us. It would be wonderful if a good number of Village people could come along for a night of fun and the chance to meet some of our delegates. You don’t need to bring anything – just come! We would really appreciate having you there.
Meet the Ilam Electorate Candidates – Sunday 11 October at 7pm.
The Village Presbyterian Church in Bryndwr is holding a “Meet the Candidates Evening” for candidates standing in the Ilam electorate in the upcoming general election. You are invited to come along and hear your candidates speak and answer questions.
Where: The Village Presbyterian Church Bryndwr, 365A Ilam Road (corner of Ilam and Aorangi Roads)
Enquiries can be directed to Gavin J., care of the Church office (ph 351 6664).
If you want to send through questions in advance, you are welcome to do so in person (to the Bryndwr office) or via email to bryndwr@villagechurch.nz
A light supper will be provided at the end of the meeting.
Roster Reminder – 11 October:
Setup: Boardman family.
Welcoming: Margaret & Gordon S, Paula.
Reading: Keren, Peter.
Counting: Gordon, Amber.
Technician: Donald.
Morning Tea: Hannie & Frik, Jocelyn.
Bryndwr Grounds: Donald
Parish Council Report September 2026
- Parish Council was saddened to receive the Rev Josh Olds’ resignation. Our Parish Clerk, thanked Josh for his time with us and the valued contribution he has made to the life of The Village. Josh expressed his appreciation of all that had been done for him and his family. It was agreed that 8.5 days of study leave be granted to Rev. Josh Olds to conclude his time at the Village Church.
- Joy and Luke reported that they had met to discuss how to keep things going in the interim. The strategic plan/review currently underway will help this process.
- Joy indicated that she is happy to serve as Parish Clerk for another three-year term.
Reports
- Youth Group: A very positive report was received from Gene
- Community Centre: Lesley C. • Alistair P.has joined the Committee; Funding – appreciation and thanks to Mary Jo for the fine job she does in applications to various funding organisations; 30-year anniversary of the Community Centre is coming up
- Health and Safety Report: David B. – Working bee went well and all tasks were accomplished
- Finance – Judith was awaiting a response from a potential purchaser for the Redwood church. Judith is monitoring some cleaning issues at Papanui.
WORSHIP
- Combined Northwest services – the ministers’ group (St Marks, St Margarets and The Village) are proposing three combined services in December and January on 27 December, 3 January and 10 January (the first, second and third Sundays after Christmas
- 22nd November will be a combined Christ the King Sunday service with the Village Church to host.
- AGM – the date of the meeting will be 18th October 2026. Keren, David and Claire indicated that they will stand down from Parish Council.
| October | |||
| Sun 4 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 6.00pm | Table Talk | Papanui | |
| Mon 5 | 10.00am | Creative Nest painting group | Papanui |
| 6.45pm | Indoor Bowls | Bryndwr | |
| Tue 6 | 9:00am | Prayer @ the Chapel | Bryndwr |
| 10.00am | Creative Nest | Papanui | |
| Wed 7 | 9.45am | Badminton | Papanui |
| 7.15pm | Games & Quiz night (begins 7.30pm) | Bryndwr | |
| Thurs 8 | 10.15am | Pop-ins visitors | Papanui |
| 11.30am | Midweek Worship | Papanui | |
| Fri 9 | 2pm-5pm | The Village Church Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sat 10 | 9.15-12.30 | The Village Church Clothing Shop | Bryndwr |
| Sun 11 | 10.00am | Worship Service | Bryndwr |
| 7.00pm | Meet the Ilam Electorate Candidates | Bryndwr |