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History of the Church
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1977  

Windows in front of vestibule added plus cross on top front of church to celebrate 100 years.

     
1972  

Vestibule added.

     
1961  

Extension made to front of church plus lounge to join church to hall.

     
1959  
St Giles Church December 1959
     
1956  

Hall opened.

     
1955  

Foundation stone laid for new hall.

     
1952  

New manse built on Windermere Road.

     
1950  

In Memory Of Plaque
ANZAC placque dedicated 1950

     
1927  

On 10 July 1927 - 50 years was commemorated by a high tea in the Memorial Hall. (Many photos are in the Archives.)

     
1926  

Papanui Presbyterian Church name changed to St Giles Presbyterian Church after the High Kirk in Edinburgh.
St. Giles' Cathedral (or the High Kirk of Edinburgh) is a Church of Scotland place of worship, and is sometimes regarded as the mother church of Presbyterianism.
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1924  

Young Mens Bible Class room moved from Main North Road to Papanui Road.

     
1924  

Papanui Presbyterian Church on Papanui Road was completed.

     
1923  
Foundation stone laid for new Church.
     
1917  
Y.M.B.C. room Rev D Rodgers driving firsts nail 24 Feb 1917.
     
1903   A manse was built north of the church.
     
1877  
Papanui Presbyterian Church formally opened.
     
1876   Building started on Papanui Presbyterian Church at 135 Main North Road.

 

 

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With thanks
Information supplied by Gordon Shields and Jean Dodson.
Bullet 1977 St Giles Centenary booklet  
Bullet 2002 St Giles 125th Anniversary booklet