Churches and other religious groups and facilities in Ōkiwinui Eastbourne

EASTBOURNE CHURCHES

Churches have had a presence in Eastbourne since 1902. Today the three principal Christian denominations are represented by St Alban’s (Anglican), San Antonio (Catholic) and St Ronan’s (Presbyterian).
The three churches have a long history of cooperation and fellowship, collaborating on initiatives such as Okiwi House, the Eastbourne Youth Worker Trust and the Eastbourne Toy Library. Combined services are a Good Friday Service and a Community Carols Service.

ST ALBAN’S CHURCH

The congregation has Sunday services at 10am in the Wellesley College Hall in Days Bay, as the historic church and hall in Ngaio Street, Eastbourne are closed for earthquake strengthening. Midweek services, their weekly Pop-in-and-Play playgroup and monthly seniors’ lunch are held at St Ronan’s community centre.
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SAN ANTONIO CHURCH

San Antonio Church is at 78 Oroua Street and is part of the four-church Parish of the Holy Spirit /Te Wairua Tapu.

ST RONAN’S CHURCH

St Ronan’s CSt Ronan's Church logohurch and community centre are at 234 Muritai Road. Sunday services at 9.30am, their Thursday Mainly Music playgroup is at 9.15am.