Our Team
Ministry Team
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Rev Dr Carolyn Robertson
Vicar
The role of the Vicar is to provide spiritual and organisational leadership for the parish. Key aspects of what a vicar traditionally does include preaching, pastoral care, and celebrating the sacraments (baptism and communion). The role also involves leading the team of key ministry leaders.
I have been involved in ministry in the church for most of my life, starting with leading children when I was 13. I later became a children’s pastor. I eventually went on to both sociology study theology and enjoy looking at how the teachings of Jesus can impact the way we look at our world.
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Carolyn Swift
Deacon
Deacons perform a voluntary role in the Anglican church, it is a role focused on service.
I will likely be welcoming you warmly at the door at our 10.30 services most weeks! As Deacon, I fulfil a number of roles. I lead the Sunday morning service at St Mark’s on the first Sunday of the month and take services twice a month at Alpine View Retirement Village.
Twice a month I lead music for the 9 am service at All Saints. I am an active member of the Pastoral care team, on Vestry and officiate at funerals when required.
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Cassie Kamunaga
Community Events & Pastoral Care Coordinator
Cassie is currently on maternity after welcoming the birth of her first child. Passionate about community involvement, when she returns she will be looking after our community events, as well as coordinating our pastoral care team.
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Paul Hegglun
Youth Pastor
I oversee the youth work here at All Saints which involves running the weekly youth group on Wednesday nights. I also work at the diocese, training and resourcing youth workers. On most weekends you'll see me on the guitar leading music.
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Annabel Howe
Children’s Pastor
I coordinate the Lighthouse community; organising the supervisors and the volunteers to deliver awesome lessons every Sunday. I am available to chat to parents and am often found at youth group to support our awesome teenage leaders. I love the excitement of seeing what young people are capable of.
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Jess Gill
Children's Programme Leader
As Lighthouse supervisor for 4-7 year olds, I plan the lessons and manage the leaders in this age group. I love telling all the children who come about God. I am currently studying theology during the week.
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Monique Smith
Children’s Programme Leader
Monique has joined us as the Intermediate Leader, Year 6+ group. She is a trained teacher, youth worker and counsellor with theology training. She will be helping the intermediates to explore the bible and work through difficult parts of what it means to be a Christian and follow Jesus.
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Ben Swift
Children’s Programme Leader
I lead the Year 3 to Year 5 group. We are a friendly and fun group. Every Sunday we play games and read bible stories to help us better understand their meanings.
Administration
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Jemma Pirihi
Church Administrator
I look after the day to day things at the Church office. I'll probably be the person you see if you pop in during the week. I work closely with Brian, our Sexton (Cemetery Custodian), to look after the buildings and the grounds. If you want to hire a church space or get in contact with someone, I'm the one to see.
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Michelle Thomson
Accounts Clerk/ Children’s Programme Administrator
I am responsible for day to day church accounts as well as helping out with administration for our Lighthouse children and youth ministries programmes. If you need help with enrolling your child into our Lighthouse programme, I'm the one to come and see.
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Daniel McMullan
New Building Project Manager
Kia ora, my role is to manage our community facility building project for All Saints, and liaise with the architect/contractor throughout the design/construction phases. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions on this building project, it’s exciting times for our community.
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Stephen Williams
Intern - Sunday/ Events Coordinator
I am interning at All Saints while I am studying my Christian Studies theology at Bishopdale College. I bring administration experience from my past jobs so am using that where I can in the background of church services and in the office during the week. My role is to pitch-in wherever my skills can be utilized helping to provide procedural structure and organization which allows others to concentrate on their own jobs. You can also hear my voice as a voiceover on the All Saints SermonCast.
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Brian Dickson
Sexton (Cemetery Custodian)
Brian takes care of our cemetery. He liaises with funeral directors about burials and interments, and can help you with any cemetery enquiries. He is on site every day and will always be able to point you in the right direction, or assist where he can. Brian works closely with Jemma in the church office to maintain the smooth running of day to day operations relating to facility bookings.
Vestry
The Vestry is the governance group of the church.
Members are elected annually at the Parish’s AGM. The Vestry has oversight for aspects of church life such as the budget, approving significant projects - such as our new building, and approving staffing. They oversee areas such as health and safety, and policy formation so we can be compliant with government and Anglican requirements.
Current Vestry Members
Vicar’s Warden | Hilary Humphrey
Peoples Warden | Guy Cowan
Doug Maarschalk
Mark Mabin
Dan McMullen
Carolyn Robertson
Elissa Smith
Carolyn Swift
Ellen Tisch
Anna-Ruth Winsley
Vicar and People’s Wardens
The Wardens are key volunteer leaders for the Parish. They act on behalf of the Parish for things such as signing of any contracts. The Vicar’s warden is nominated by the Vicar. The People’s Warden is elected at the AGM. The Wardens and Vicar work together as a team in the oversight of the Parish.
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Hilary Humphrey
Vicar’s Warden
Hilary grew up a Presbyterian minister’s kid but has been part of many different styles of church and has managed faith based organisations. She constantly tries to take over from God and regularly has to be reminded of this! She is married to Geoff, they have 4 children.
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Guy Cowan
People’s Warden
Kia ora, ko Guy Cowan toku ingoa. My role involves supporting Carolyn with the governance of the Parish. I have been in the Parish since I moved to Christchurch in 2018 and have been involved in a variety of roles. I am married to Tara and have a Greyhound named Sam.