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One place, two faiths, three Bishops I
The rare sight of three bishops together on the West Coast Anglican Bishop of Christchurch Right Reverend Peter Carrell, left, Maori Anglican Bishop of Te Waipounamu (South Island) Right Reverend Richard Wallace and Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Most Reverend Paul Martin at the Jacobs River Church memorial near Bruce Bay. PICTURE: Paul Madgwick
n a first for the West Coast, three bishops gathered at Makaawhio/Jacobs River to celebrate and bless a memorial on the land where Maori and different faith groups have worshipped. The memorial was dedicated on Saturday, exactly two years after ex-tropical Cyclone Fehi on February 1, 2018 destroyed St Peters Anglican Church, latterly known as Our Lady of the River Catholic Church. Anglican Bishop of Christchurch, Bishop Peter Carrell, whose jurisdiction includes Westland said it was a significant celebration and standing alongside his brothers and sisters in faith including Maori Bishop Richard Wallace and local iwi, and Catholic Bishop of Christchurch Paul Martin was a special moment. “In the 1930s local Anglicans built and furnished St Peter’s here on land gifted by local Maori. Then later, Catholics also made use of it. While the building no longer exists, all three groups have strong connections to this place,” Bishop Peter said. “The decision was made to create a sacred and special wayfaring space that people of all faiths and none, could come to for quiet and peace, and to wonder at God’s beautiful creation so evident here on the West Coast,” he said. The commemoration and dedication was co-hosted by Bishop Richard Wallace, Anglican Maori Bishop for the South Island and Upoko of local tangata whenua, Ngati Mahaki ki Makaawhio, who joined him in welcoming everyone to the site in
preparation for the service. “Te Haumaru Makaawhio will continue to draw people to this place, as it has today and as it always has. Its rich history which wove together Maori, Anglican and Catholic strengthens the aspirations we have that this place continues to provide a safe haven,” Bishop Richard said. From the early 1980s the Catholic Parish of South Westland held a monthly Mass there, dedicating the small church to Our Lady of the River. Bishop Paul Martin, whose jurisdiction also covers Westland said it was a delight to be joining the other Bishops with the people at a place of prayer and a symbol of faith for the area. “The fact that this was shared by different Christian denominations is a sign of hope and reflects our continued desire to work together for the spread of the Good News of Jesus Christ,” Bishop Martin said. Ngati Mahaki ki Makaawhio artist, Fayne Robinson, installed a carved stone sourced from Mahitahi/Bruce Bay, etched with kōwhaiwhai representing the local iwi and their connection to the land, which was blessed as part of the service. Westland Anglican priest, Rev Vivien Harber, was quietly pleased it all fell into place after several attempts to get the site blessed, but thwarted by storms, floods and road closures. “I hope this wayside oasis will be a great pleasure to many, both locals and visitors, as they sit and enjoy this space.”
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