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Mike Hawke
Vicar |
Mike has been the Vicar of St Christopher's since 1988. Before that he was Vicar of St Peter's, Temuka. He is married to Patsy and they have three adult children; Peter, Lizzie, and Sarah.
Prior to entering ordained ministry Mike was a secondary school teacher, teaching Social Studies, Geography, PE and English. He is a keen sportsman, playing cricket and squash and enjoys watching all sports when time allows. Mike is always looking for new challenges. |
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Julie Hintz
Children &
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Coordinator |
Julie's originally from New York. She came to New Zealand via Nepal and Pakistan where she and her family were missionaries focussing on child evangelism. She plays a part in our creative ministries and has helped develop our God's Rods team- a stick ministry dance group for people of all ages. Julie has studied NZ sign language and loves reading and writing. She has 6 children ranging in age from 13-25, all of whom keep her very busy! |
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Geoff Toy
Honorary Assistant |
Geoff, a retired pharmacist who joined our parish in 1965, was ordained in 1990. He has been part of our team here for the past 16 years. Geoff's responsibilities cover some of our older parishioners - through the 7.45am service on Sundays and the 10am service on Wednesdays. |
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Jim Robb Assistant Priest |
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Pip Mabin
Small Groups, & Discipleship Coordinator |
Pip has belonged to small groups for the past thirteen years, and became our Small Groups and Discipleship co-ordinator in 2007. Before joining the team at St Christopher’s she taught English as a second language in Christchurch and overseas. She is married to Mark and they have an eight-year-old daughter Sarah. Pip enjoys walking, especially with her Jack Russell terrier, Eddie. |
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Nicki Davison
Newcomers Coordinator
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Nicki took on this role in April, 2009. She enjoys meeting people of all ages, and is relishing the contact she is having, not only with newcomers, but also with members from all of the congregations. She has been married to Pat for almost 30 years, and they have five sons, three of whom still live at home. They have been parishioners since 1990; for them St Christopher's is a great place to worship and grow spiritually.
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Sandra Robb Pastoral Care Coordinator |
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Jan Claxton
Parish Secretary |
Jan has several years experience working as a secretary/ administrator in the commercial world and has also taught administration in the workplace. She is also a qualified primary school teacher. (She is not sure which qualification helps more!)
She is married to Peter and they have two dogs and a cat (who is most definitely in charge) to complete their family. Jan enjoys singing and is a member of the worship team at 10.30. Her favourite activities are trying out new restuarants, trips to the cinema and walking the dogs. |
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Lou Godfrey Receptionist |
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Ruth Wildbore
Staff Manager |
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Michael Stenning
Caretaker |
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Don Birse
Services Coordinator |
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Mike Hawke
Cricketer |
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