Taranaki Street History
华人圣公会在塔拉纳基街
1957-1976
Below are ‘snapshots’ of happened at ACM in ten-year blocks. These snapshots are taken from ACM’s official records.
以下是华人圣公会（ACM）1957年至1976年福音事工记录。这些记录均收录于华人圣公会（ACM）教会历史档案。
1951-1960
ACM focused its attention on three areas: the youth, the regions and the building. The church placed a lot of importance on the Chinese School. These classes were seen as helping the youth maintain their connection to their Chinese heritage.
The Missioner at the time, Rev. John Yan Laap Chung, continued to visit the major centres around the country, Napier, Gisborne, Hamilton, Auckland and Christchurch. Outside of personal visitations the church maintained its connection with these Chinese communities by sending out a parish magazine.
As early as 1951, sketches of a new church and hall had been drawn up, however, it took time to secure a site. It was finally secured in Taranaki Street. A lot of fundraising events were held, mainly by the way of screening Chinese films. Construction began in Taranaki Street in December 1954. Worship services at the site started on 21st July 1956.
ACM’s relationship with the diocese changed significantly when the following happened: 1. ACM elected its first ‘synodsman’ (synod representative) in 1956, Mr. Yen Tong Wu; and 2. ACM was promoted to Pastorate status. Church wardens and vestry members were appointed thanks to the help of Bishop R. H. Owen, Rev. Nigel Williams and Rev. Haskell.
1951年至1960年华人圣公会（ACM）的主要事工中心围绕青年培育、继续向惠灵顿以外地区华人华侨传福音及筹建新教堂这三个方面展开。教会非常重视新一代华裔的中文学习，开办了中文学校，这些课程被视为是帮助这些年轻人与中华传统文化联系的纽带。时任牧师钟仁立继续走遍南北岛主要地区传福音并访问侨胞及教友，这些地区包括纳皮尔、吉斯本、汉密尔顿、奥克兰和基督城。除牧师亲自探访，华人圣公会（ACM）还以发行教区杂志的形势来维系与华人社区之间的联络。新教堂设计草图早在1951年就已完稿，由于资金不足而暂缓，教友们通过各种方式和渠道来帮助筹款，部分款项通过放映粤语电影筹集。最终新教堂于1954年12月在塔拉纳基街道奠基开工，1956年7月21日新堂开幕。
1955年惠灵顿圣公会教区议会全案通过将华人圣公会（ACM）提升为牧区的决策。经由惠灵顿圣公会教区主教里奇、牧师奈杰尔·威廉姆斯和牧师哈斯克尔提协，华人圣公会（ACM）的管理人员和教区委员会成员得以任命。1956年颜堂武先生是华人圣公会（ACM）第一位出席教区议会的代表。
1961-1970
In this decade ACM was focusing on the future, that is its youth, evangelism and the building. The Youth Group had grown up and renamed itself the “Good Samaritan Club.” This reimagining of itself shaped its outreach by doing acts of service for ACM and being involved in welfare activities. It also held Bible Studies and social gatherings, such as a basketball club. This saw its membership grow from 30 to 60 people.
ACM continued its visits to the regions including hosting a Christmas Party in Masterton in 1970 with over 200 locals in attendance. In 1970, A Chinese Drama Club was formed as a means to creatively spread the gospel.
Members of the church were deeply involved in numerous fundraising projects, such as bazaars, to continue to fundraise for the new building in Taranaki Street. Around this time it was envisaged that the church would build a Chinese Centre in order to help the Chinese people feel a sense of belonging and ‘attract people to the faith.’ There were plans to build the Chinese Centre at the Taranaki site, however it was judged too small. In 1970, the search began for a new site.
从1961年至1970年，华人圣公会（ACM）将事工中心着眼于未来。即：青年团体、传福音及华侨中心。在这十年间，青年团体逐渐成长起来，并改名为“好撒玛利亚人俱乐部”。“好撒玛利亚人俱乐部”积极参与华人圣公会（ACM）事工并得到进一步发展，他们不仅举办圣经学习，还积极组织社交活动，篮球俱乐部就是其中之一，这使得他们的成员翻倍增加，人数从30人增加到60人。华人圣公会（ACM）继续访问主要地区，向侨胞和教友传福音并慰问他们。1970年华人圣公会（ACM）成立了戏剧社，以演出戏剧的方式向各地传播福音。同年在马斯特顿举办了一场有200多名当地人参加的圣诞晚会。
期间，华人圣公会（ACM）组织并参与许多筹款项目，继续为塔拉纳基街的新教堂募集资金，义卖会是最受欢迎的方式之一。与此同时，华人圣公会（ACM）还设想筹建华侨中心，希望能帮助更多华人华侨在新西兰有归属感并期待“激发人们对信仰的关注”，最初计划华侨中心仍在塔拉纳基街建造，但经专业评估后被否决，于是1970年华人圣公会（ACM）开始寻找新地点来筹建新教堂及华侨中心。
1971-1980
This was a season of transition and ACM focused on fundraising for a new building in Glenmore Street and transitioning between the Taranaki and Glenmore sites. 3 acres of land was purchased at Glenmore Street in 1973. In 1976, the Taranaki Street site was sold, and Sunday Services and other activities were held at St. Mark’s Church and School until 1978. Major events such as the Orient Evenings (29th May 1971, and 1973) and “Exquisite Chinese Banquets” helped to raise funds for the Glenmore Street building. In June 1976, Bishop Rr. Rev. E. K. Norman lays the foundation stone for the Glenmore Street site. The first worship service commenced on 29th August 1979.
During this season, a number of new clubs were formed: Chinese Painting, English Conversation, Chinese Dancing, Junior Youth Club, Basketball Club and the Sun Gwon Club.
从1971年至1980年是华人圣公会（ACM）在塔拉纳基街和格伦莫尔街过渡时期，华人圣公会（ACM）主要事工即为建造格伦莫尔街新教堂筹款。1971年和1973年“东方之夜”活动以及“精致的中式宴会”等大型活动为建设新教堂筹集到前期资金。1973年华人圣公会（ACM）在格伦莫尔街30号购买土地3英亩。1976年6月26日主教诺曼为格伦莫尔街主持奠基仪式，同年华人圣公会（ACM）塔拉纳基街旧教堂被出售，从1976年教堂被出售至1978年，华人圣公会（ACM）的主日敬拜及其他相关活动都在圣马可教堂和圣马可小学进行。1979年8月19日位于格伦莫尔街新教堂竣工启用。在此期间，华人圣公会（ACM）相继成立了国画、英语角、中国舞、青少年俱乐部、篮球俱乐部和圣光社等各类俱乐部。