The need for a building project became clear in 2018 when the Latimer Church congregation decided almost unanimously that it could no longer remain within the original Anglican denomination in NZ and became a founding member of the Church of Confessing Anglicans (CCAANZ). A consequence of that significant decision was relinquishing the real estate attached to the former denomination.
Whilst we are extremely thankful to have been able to continue growing the gospel and operate in various leased properties and Berwick St since that time, our ability to continue to do so is not certain, and the facilities are not ideal to support Latimer’s vision to grow the gospel. In 2018 the vestry established a project board to consult the congregation and develop a brief of outcomes to be satisfied by a new “home base”. Since then the project team has been searching for a property and deliver a new home for Latimer that will support the church’s mission for generations to come.
In late 2021 the ex Rosebank Estate was found in our search, and fit the project brief perfectly, with ample space for buildings, beautiful outdoor areas, and easily accessible via the new motorways. In November of 2021 the site was endorsed by the Latimer Congregation and was purchased..
Since then, Latimer has engaged a design team consisting of Architect Harvey Duncan from WSP who has led us through the concept phase, and now into the detailed design phase. The task continues as we work together as a church family to realize the vision of a secure home on that site, for ourselves and those to come.
We look forward to your support and encouragement as we now work through the task of building our church home.
WHO IS INVOLVED?
Project Director
Latimer have appointed Geoff Banks to direct the Building Project. Geoff has over 30 years of consulting engineering experience and has a wide range of skills from project management to design, and property investment and maintenance. The Director role sees Geoff developing a strategy for delivery of the project with the support of a wider team, and under the governance and guidance of the Board.
Project Coordinator
Having recently returned back to New Zealand after 5 years in Los Angeles, Barnaby Coxon is assisting Geoff Banks as a Project Coordinator. In America, Barnaby worked at The First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood as their facilities manager, overseeing all maintenance of property, usage of the buildings, and supervising a number of ministries around the campus. As Project Coordinator Barnaby assists with any needs that arise during the project, with a focus on communication and fundraising.
Project Board
The Project Board was created to ensure that the project is delivered following the guidelines provided by Vestry (Latimer’s elected leadership team). The board meets regularly to consider updates and take action as necessary.
Project Chair: James de Costobadie
Project customer representative: Tim Capill
Congregational members::
Fiona Burt
Andre Heyns
Mark Santich