Malvern Co-operating Parish

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Glentunnel

St Andrew's on the Glen

Glentunnel church

Location

St Andrews of the Glen, Glentunnel, is a picturesque historic stone church. It is situated in the Glentunnel township, about 50 kilometres from Christchurch, on the Inland Scenic route (Highway 77). It is one of the few churches to have the NZ Air Force insignia in it stained glass memorial window.

Glentunnel interior

The Church

The church seats about 60 people, and so is a lovely boutique wedding venue. Facing the street is an archway, the "Celebration Arch" - great for wedding photos! Nearby is the Glentunnel Community Hall. Built in the 2000's it has modern kitchen facilities and is ideal for wedding receptions.

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St Paul & St Andrew

In 2012 Susan Wilson, an internationally renowned artist, gifted two paintings to the church. Susan was brought up in Coalgate, and her family includes two brothers who were well-known ministers in the Malvern area, The Revs Challice (Susan's father) and Lewis Wilson. The paintings depict St Paul and St Andrew, and reflect the style of a 17th Century Spanish painter, Francisco de Zurbaran, whose work has profoundly influenced Susan.

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Glen Kirk Cafe

Last Friday of the month 10am-12pm Coffee mornings.  

Not on Public Holidays

For more info email Lynmaree Sopoaga