
Christmas Services 2020

Takapuna Methodist Church is delighted to host this recital by emerging NZ Concert Organist, Rebecca-Soojung Lee.
Rebecca will present a very interesting program including works by Buxtehude, JS Bach, Rheinberger, Messianen and a Mendelssohn Chorale.
Rebecca is in post graduate organ performance studies at Auckland University and is establishing a reputation for excellence, having won the 2018 NZOA Organ Performance Competition.
She is also an organist at Takapuna Methodist Church.
Thursday 7:30pm, 9th April
Watch on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takapunamethodist/videos/529827971276430/
or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/07MARjbvGlA
Friday 10:00am, 10th April
Zoom Online Service
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning.
Sunday 10:00am, 12th April
Watch online live: https://takapuna.methodist.org.nz/live-stream
or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/takapunamethodist/videos/583250172541984
or on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LEQypzJV8Vo
In Your Neighbourhood Baroque Bassoon
6.30pm, Tuesday 24 September
Takapuna Methodist Church
Featuring Ingrid Hagan, Principal Bassoon
Vivaldi Bassoon Concerti
Usually used to reinforce the bass of the orchestra, this In Your Neighbourhood concert brings the bassoon to the centre stage.
APO Section Principal Bassoon Ingrid Hagan leads a group of fellow musicians through the best of Vivaldi’s concerti for woodwind.
The bassoon is a fascinating instrument that was not widely used in orchestras until the 17th century. Baroque composers were in hot demand writing solo and ensemble pieces for the instrument.
Book: https://www.apo.co.nz/whats-on/baroque-bassoon/tuesday-24-september/ or 09 623 1052
A FREE afternoon of Mid-Winter and Matariki themed crafts for children, Pre-school to Intermediate.
Come along with your family, for a fun filled afternoon of creating crafts, with afternoon tea. All very welcome.
Friday 14th June 2019, 3:30pm – 5:30pm at Takapuna Methodist Church, Lake Road, Takapuna
For more information email: children@takapuna.methodist.org.nz
All are welcome to join us and celebrate Christmas morning with a family friendly service.
Starting at the earlier time of 9:30am.
Children are welcome to bring along their favourite present.
9:30am, 25th December 2018 at Takapuna Methodist Church, Corner Lake Road & Tennyson Avenue, Takapuna.
Friday 7th December 3:30pm
Come along with your family and join in the festive spirit of making Christmas Crafts, Activities for children from pre-school to intermediate. Afternoon tea provided. A free community event. All are very welcome.
At Takapuna Methodist Church.
Contact children@takapuna.methodist.org.nz for more information.
2018 Concert Series
An extravaganza concert by the Chamber Orchestra and the Choralation Choir from Westlake Girls & Boys schools. These are Gold Award winners in competitions both here in New Zealand and overseas. The program includes new music composed by Riley Cahill, a former WBHS student, for the Chamber Orchestra.
Orchestra directed by Mark Bennett and Choir by Rowan Johnston
Sunday 5 August 4pm at Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Road, Takapuna.
Entry by Programme, suggested donation $20. (Children free) Funds go to organ restoration.
Sunday 8th July 2018 at 7:00pm at the Takapuna Methodist Church
Jazz Vespers is a modern take on an old church service. Vespers were held in the evening, as part of the traditional daily services of the church, and served to bring the day to a spiritual end with music, prayer and repose. Such a service, but using the jazz musical genre, with NZ Jazz musicians will include:
Featuring David Selfe – Piano, with Ben McNicoll – Tenor Saxophone, and Jazz singers
At Takapuna Methodist Church Cnr Lake Rd & Tennyson Ave
This is an annual event not to be missed. Koha in aid of organ upgrade