The Revd Bettina Maxwell, Convenor of the Council for Anglican Women’s Studies,
appointed as the Vicar General for Te Hui Amorangi o Te Manawa o te Wheke
Liturgy of Thanksgiving, and Hui Whakahirahira at Torere Marae 27 May 2023
What a magnificent day to celebrate the new Vicar General , the Revd Bettina Maxwell .
Torere Marae was sparkling in the sun, the sea birds were calling from the calm sea waters, and the green hills surrounded us with warmth and aroha.
As the administrator of the Council for Anglican Women’s Studies, I was honoured to attend this celebration.
Ceridwyn Parr
Torere whanau at powhiri
Waiting to be welcomed on to Torere marae Elizabeth Gifford, Kamana Katene, Kahu Ehau, Ceridwyn and Vic Tamati
Lt Col (retd) Graham Taiuru Vercoe QSM presented an episcopal staff, which belonged to his father, the Rt Revd Whakahuihui Vercoe.
Bettina giving the sermon , as part of the Liturgy of Thanksgiving
A waiata of celebration at the end of the service. Sitting: Vicki Tamati, Standing: Revs Yonine Duff, Peace Mitchell, Elaine Kasper Archdeacon Joe Huta
Ceridwyn presented gifts from AWSC to Convenor Bettina .
Rear: Revs Elaine Kasper, Peace Mitchell, Raumiria McRobert, Joe Huta-hidden, Yonine Duff, front: Bettina and Te Aururangi Davis
delicious food for guests in the Whare Kai
Torere whanau singing the manuhiri into the whare kai, Manaakiao
Bettina
Watch this short video about Torere Marae
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1651090928441424