A Memorial of Love
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Our church stands today as a memorial to those who laboured for the love of God and their Parish for more than 150 years. The external beauty of the church buildings and the atmosphere within its walls are an inspiration to all who worship at Nativity, whether at the services on Sunday or during the week, for weddings, funerals and other special occasions. Visitors are welcome to share with us in giving grateful thanks for the efforts of those who have gone before us providing a wonderful venue in which to give praise and worship God.
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History
The first Anglican Church in Blenheim was built behind where our present parish centre stands and was dedicated on 22nd December 1861. The rapid growth of church life in the new settlement resulted in a second larger wooden building being erected in the site of the present church and was consecrated in 1879.The brick chancel of the present church was added in 1908, the brick transepts were erected in 1937-38 to replace the wooden ones of the earlier building, and the present nave was completed in 1962.
The first Anglican Church in Blenheim was built behind where our present parish centre stands and was dedicated on 22nd December 1861. The rapid growth of church life in the new settlement resulted in a second larger wooden building being erected in the site of the present church and was consecrated in 1879.The brick chancel of the present church was added in 1908, the brick transepts were erected in 1937-38 to replace the wooden ones of the earlier building, and the present nave was completed in 1962.
To read more of the history of the Nativity Anglican Church building, please download our booklet below:
| The History of Nativity Anglican Church |