Joy of giving brings hospital spiritual centre to life

From the uplifting design and fit out within a building of hospital wards, to the many exquisite and holy items, the beauty and special features of the new chapel were made possible thanks to a philanthropic partnership between individuals, local trusts and foundations and Waitemata District Health Board.

Donors funded the purchase of the beautiful stained glass windows that are over 100 years old and the focal point of the chapel, including their journey from the other side of the world and careful crafting into place.  

Donors also funded the stained glass panels at the chapel entrance, acquired and given new life after the building they were in was destroyed by the Christchurch earthquake.   

A special board on the wall (pictured above with chapel supporters, Paul and Liz Blackwell) adjacent to the chapel entrance thanks those “whose combined efforts have helped this place of peace become a reality”.

Our gratitude to the following for their generous support:

The Blackwell Family                                     

The Trusts Community Foundation

The North Shore Hospital Auxiliary

The Hector Hospital Trust

The Douglas Goodfellow Charitable Trust

North Shore Hospice

The Wilfred and Katherine Evers-Swindell Trust

Dry July NZ Trust                             

Dr Dale Bramley

Dr Jonathan Christiansen                             

Ron Paterson                                                    

Robert Paine                                     

Local parishes and congregations               

Individual donors from throughout the Waitemata region