St Matthew’s Church Fundraising Appeal

Strong foundations for future generations.

Built in 1886 and extended in 1914, St Matthew’s Church has been part of the spiritual, cultural and civic life of Hastings and Hawke’s Bay for generations. St Matthew’s is a regular place of worship, and continues to be the significant place to celebrate the milestones of life for many families, as the community comes together for baptisms, weddings and funerals.

St Matthew’s is also one of the most popular concert venues in the city, hosting numerous local, national and international choirs, orchestras and performers. St Matthew’s is a place of beauty and spirituality, celebration and solace, history and hope.

Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future

St Matthew’s place as a treasured part of our Hastings heritage is now into the third century.

Over the past decades St Matthew’s has benefitted from the generosity of many of our forebears and we are grateful for the love and care that has been poured into this special place.

As we embrace the future it is important that we have the resources to enhance and protect this Category One Heritage building thus ensuring that it is here to serve future generations. Your generosity helps preserve not just bricks and mortar but helps keep alive the atmosphere, warmth and soul of this much loved space for the Hastings community.

How can you help? 

You could:

  • Make a general donation
  • Leave a legacy
  • Make a donation in kind through goods and services

Donating to St Matthew’s is easy and flexible. We are happy to discuss with you how you can assist. We are grateful for any and all support.

If you would like to know more about leaving a legacy to honour a family member or celebrate your involvement in the church or recognise the important role that St Matthew’s has played in the cultural life of the city then please get in touch with us for a confidential discussion.

All donations are tax deductible and receipts will be provided.

If you would like a confidential discussion with our Vicar, the Reverend David van Oeveren, regarding your intentions around giving please telephone 06 878 9476.

If you would like to know more please contact the Parish Priest, the Rev’d David van Oeveren or you may wish to make a special donation:

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Use your name as the reference and the code 500

Or you may wish to leave a legacy in your will. Please talk to us or your legal adviser about appropriate wording.