Hiona Saint Stephens Anglican Church

11/04/2026

Kia Ora Koutou:

Due to the incoming storm, there will be NO SERVICE at Hiona St Stephens tomorrow morning 12/04/2026.

Stay safe everyone.

Blessings

The Vestry of Hiona St Stephens.

16/02/2026

Ash Wednesday Service:
Where: Hiona St Stephens, Church Street.
Time: 10:00am

All are most welcome to join us on Wednesday 18th February for our Eucharist Ash Wednesday Service.

Presiding Precher: Rev. Alison Morgan

Nau Mai Haere Mai

11/09/2025

Lewis Gloria

Passed away peacefully at Whakatane Hospital on Tuesday 9th September 2025.

A service to celebrate Gloria's life will be held at Hiona St Stephens Church, Opotiki on Monday 15th September at 1:00pm followed by a private cremation.

Dear friend and much valued parishioner of Hiona St Stephens.

"Well done good and faithful servant. You have fought the good fight and kept the faith."

14/06/2025

Sunday Service 15/06/2025

Trinity Sunday/Eucharist Service: 9:30am

All most welcome to join us.

Presiding Priest: Alison Morgan 027 627 0605

Nau Mai Haere Mai

07/06/2025

All most welocme to join our service tomorrow Sunday 8th June @9:30am

Te Reo Māori/Eucharist (Holy Communion Service)

476 Service from A New Zealand Prayer Book/ He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa.

Contacts:
Rev. Bettina Maxwell 0273158028
Lois Watson: 0272483910

Nau Mai Haere Mai

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29/05/2025

🌿 Hiona St Stephens – Sunday Service Invitation 🌿

Join us this Sunday at 9:30 AM
for worship and fellowship at Hiona St Stephens Church.

Presider & Preacher: Alison Morgan
Nau mai, haere mai – all are welcome!

📍 For more information, contact our Bishop’s Warden:
📞 (07) 315 7862 or 📱 027 248 3910

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14/05/2025

Kia ora Whānau, if you ever wanted to know what we do at Hiona St Stephens, check out the workship section in our website - https://www.hiona.org.nz/worship/

Ngā mihi!

07/05/2025

Do you have a suitable space and building for an Op Shop? The Hiona St Stephen’s Op Shop is a charity, looking for a new space.

Please contact 027 248 3910 if there is an option to discuss. Ngā mihi.

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28/12/2024

Hiona St Stephens Raffle drawn Live this morning: #5 Mereana Jaques: #6 Alison Koroua: #16 Nancy Tait: #17 Nancy Tait; #23 Rawinia Ransfield; #26 Kalais Hustler; #27 Dawn Pritchard; #43 Becky Preston; #40 Tony Soutar #98 Irene Yvette On behalf of the Hiona Vestry and Parishioners we thank you all for your support.

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22/12/2024

Christmas Church Services
Christmas Eve - 7pm Carols and Eucharist
Christmas Day 9:30am Eucharist.

Everyone is welcome t come share this joyous time.

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11/12/2024

**🌟 Support Hiona St Stephens Church – Join Our Raffle! 🌟**

Kia ora whānau and friends,

We need your support to keep Hiona St Stephens thriving! Our historic Church relies on fundraising to maintain the grounds, care for the building, and ensure our Sunday services continue to be a place of worship and community.

Join us by purchasing a ticket in our **church fundraiser raffle**! 🎟️
✨ **Draw Date**: Saturday, 28th December (live draw)
✨ **How to Pay**: Online banking
✨ **Who Can Join**: Everyone, near and far

This is a perfect way for those living away from home to show their support and stay connected to Hiona St Stephens. All transactions, including ticket purchases and winnings, will be handled securely online.

Details about the fundraiser can be found in an earlier post. Let’s make this a success together! Your generosity will help us preserve this special place for generations to come.

🎄 Wishing you all a blessed holiday season! Thank you for your aroha and support.

Ngā mihi nui,
Hiona Vestry Team:

Enquires: Jocelyn Te Maipi 021 0615288

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