The 150th Jubilee of the Coast Road Church was held on the weekend of the 6th and 7th of February 2016.
On Saturday 6th February the offical Welcome was given by President Joyce Lockyer, to around 150 guests, followed by celebrations and refreshments in the Churchyard. The Service of Thanksgiving held on Sunday 7th of February was taken by retired Minister Nola Garrod.
If you missed out on your copy of our new book "Our Buried History, Coast Road Church Wainuiomata" you can order your copy here
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Guests entering the Church for the 11am opening of the 150th Jubilee Celebrations -
The Church was full with dozens more outside listening on the sound system. -
Our oldest member, Joan Griffin, was given the honour of cutting the cake. -
The Committee and helpers pause for a photo. -
Many people sat in the shade of one of the old oak trees enjoying afternoon tea. -
The Mayor, Ray Wallace, pauses for a photo with a group of visitors -
Colleen Hira signing copies of her book "Our Buried History, Coast Road Church Wainuiomata". -
Guests buying mementos of the Church -
Many tried out the antique water pump -
Photos were taken of the descendant family groups of those interred in the Churchyard -
Alison Milne tells of her family history -
Amanda Valster & Ella Sue Pumping water -
Anderson-Jones descendants -
Apperley descendants -
Burdan descendants -
Burdan Family descendants -
A Burdan family descendant -
Speaking at the Welcoming Ceremony -
Early morning, before the crowds arrived -
Colleen speaking at the launch of her book on the Church and Churchyard, "Our Buried History, Coast Road Church Wainuiomata" -
Deb talks about her family history -
Posing in period costume in front of their ancestors grave -
Karenza and Zacary Robertson singing a duet at the Welcoming Ceremony
