Hymnbook Launch
Organ extravaganza
Michael Stoddart 18th August 2019
Michael Stoddart has been organist at European and English Cathedrals and until recently Musical Director at Holy Trinity Cathedral. A Boy chorister at Westminster Abbey and Organ Scholar at Magdalen College, Oxford, Michael Stoddart has been involved in church and organ music all his life. Studies in Paris with Susan Landale led a varied career throughout Europe. Based in Auckland, he is President of the AOA and ANZCO National Director.
Michael will perform works from Bach, the French romantic masters and modern composers.
SUNDAY 18 AUGUST at 4PM
TAKAPUNA METHODIST CHURCH 427 LAKE ROAD TAKAPUNA
Entry by programme, suggested donation $20. Funds will support organ refurbishment. ALL WELCOME!
Tutti Fruity – Jazz Vespers
| Jazz Vespers is a new 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. Takapuna Methodist Church’s annual Jazz Vespers event is neither a traditional worship service nor just a concert, but an event in which we all participate and enjoy a bit of fun with the jazz idiom and music. There will also be some reflective comments. David Selfe, renowned jazz pianist and talented exponent of jazz and classical music, joins Callum Hall, cellist and singers for a sumptuous evening of beautiful music. The theme this year is fruit and flowers. Sunday 14 July 7pm Takapuna Methodist Church 427 Lake Road, Takapuna |
Dance and Arts Therapy NZ
Dance & Arts Therapy New Zealand offers the Dance 4 Us programme on Thursdays 10.30-11.30am throughout the school term at Takapuna Methodist Church. Dance 4 Us is a therapeutic, community-focused programme designed to support adults and young adults with disabilities (including Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, cognitive delays & physical disabilities – wheelchairs and mobility issues). By participating in Dance 4 Us, attendees develop a further sense of belonging along with experiencing being part of a positive, accepting community. Attendees are given opportunities to discover their own unique talents and strengths, as well as the chance to learn and value cultural diversity. Sessions are drop-in style, koha entry. All sessions are led by a qualified Dance Movement Therapist and can have up to 30 individuals.
Westlake Girls Choir Cantare perform at TMC
Sunday 19th May, 4pm
TMC is delighted to host premier Westlake Girls’ High School choir,
Cantare. In 2018 Cantare were runners up in the Te Manu
Waiata award at the Auckland regional Big Sing competition
for best performance of a work using Maori text.
They went on to win Gold at the National Finale in Wellington.
This year Cantare are looking forward to sharing a concert with the
Toronto Children’s Chorus when they visit NZ and Australia.
Entry by Programme Suggested donation $20. All funds go to organ restoration.
Neighbours’ Day Aotearoa
Get to know your neighbours over a sausage at Takapuna Methodist Church
Sunday 24 and Sunday 31 March, 427 Lake Road.
8.30am – 12.30pm
Children’s Easter Craft Afternoon
Come along with your family for a fun filled afternoon of creating crafts (pre-school to intermediate age). Afternoon tea provided.
Friday 5 April, 3.30pm
A free community event. All very welcome
Church Garage Sale
Come and grab a bargain at the Church garage sale on Saturday 9 March, from 8 am to 12.30.
Takapuna Methodist Church, 427 Lake Road, Takapuna.
Winds of Change Jazz concert featuring Ben Fernandez
Winds of Change – a musical journey through changing soundscapes and landscapes with jazz trio TriBus.
Featuring Ben Fernandez – Piano, Andrew Hall – saxophone and Paul Naveen – Drums.
Saturday September 8, 7pm Takapuna Methodist Church, 429 Lake Road, Takapuna, Entry by programme. Suggested donation $20 School age free.
In support of our Shore to Thrive programmes – Repair Cafe and Kaitahi dinners. Enquiries phone TMC office 489 4590.
ALL welcome!