Enrich is a Christian chaplaincy service for people with intellectual disabilities.
We seek to assist in meeting spiritual, emotional and social needs by providing support including:
• Pastoral care of people with intellectual disabilities, their support staff and families.
• Especially adapted church services in various venues across the city.
• Being there in times of crisis, sickness, death and grief.
• Officiating for funeral services to celebrate the life of a person with intellectual disability.
• Supporting the running of annual Balls & Dances. Providing social events and celebrations.
Christian Church Services Especially Suited to People with Intellectual Disabilities:
The Chapel of The Holy Family
A friendly and fun service for all.
Every Sunday at 11 – 11.40 a.m.
With a cuppa & biscuits in the lounge to follow the service.
At The Chapel of The Holy Family – 225 Kirk Rd, Templeton.
Contact: Gabrielle Hall 027 362 0782, Gabrielle.enrich@gmail.com
Alpha Church – Starting Soon!
An interactive, visual and fun church, celebrating faith & life.
When: The first and third Thursday of each month 7:00-9pm with a mid-winter and summer break.
Parklands – Aroha Fellowship –
A fun. social, Bible based service with music, song & prayer – followed by afternoon tea.
Where: Parklands Baptist Church.
When: Generally first Saturday of each month unless a public holiday in which case it is the second Sunday. Gather at 1.15pm. Service starts at 1.30pm
Please bring finger food to share (try to bring it on a throw-away plate).
Contact: Denis Gilmore 027 384 4019
Rangiora Baptist – Freedom Worship Service
Dance, singing, stories, dramas and fun with God! Plus a light tea for $2.
When: The second Friday of every month 7pm.
Where: Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt.
Contact: Paula Thackwell, 03-313-8989.