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Napier churches celebrate 30th Anniversary of their Covenant

Monday, May 29th, 2017

Four Napier churches have been celebrating the 30th anniversary of their Covenant.

30 years ago an ecumenical covenant was established between four inner-city churches of Napier to forge a stronger Christian church for the city through working together.

The churches involve St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, St Patrick’s Catholic Church, Trinity Methodist Church, and the Waiapu Cathedral of St John the Evangelist. Continue reading

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