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Martinborough church praises 150 years The iconic Presbyterian First Church marked a milestone last month with a packed weekend of celebrations, SUE TEODORO reports. The Queen’s birthday weekend celebration saw Presbyterian Moderator Right Reverend Fakaofo Kaio and his wife Ruth in town, along with Wairarapa MP Kieran McAnulty and South Wairarapa District Council mayor Alex Beijen. The Moderator is the elected spiritual head or leader of the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand. Longstanding minister at the church, Jim Veitch, was there with wife Jan and church representatives from across the region. Congregation members past and present turned out for the celebrations in big numbers. One couple renewed their vows 64 years after marrying in that very place. More than 150 attended the birthday party for the Jellicoe Street landmark, named First Church because it really is Martinborough’s very first church. McAnulty said he was grateful to have been invited to the celebration and said the congregation could take pride in what they achieved. “During the celebration, I reflected
on how when the settlers arrived in Martinborough and established the church, they wouldn’t have imagined that 150 years later, Martinborough would be recognised across the globe as a world-class wine producing region. “I also reflected on the fact that while their first focus upon settling in Martinborough was to set up a church, my great grandmother’s great grandfather, Henry Burling, established Featherston and the first thing he did was build a pub - so slightly different priorities,” He said while the numbers attending church was fewer these days, churches remained an integral part of our society. “In a time of record construction and development the church buildings remain cherished for adding character to our towns and reminding us of that earlier time. The congregation can take pride in their role in preserving all of that.” Continued on page 3
Presbyterian First Church in Martinborough. PHOTO/SUE TEODORO
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