St David’s Memorial Church building is located at 70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland, New Zealand. St David’s was built as the Soldiers’ Memorial Church “to keep green the faith and courage and sacrifice” of those who gave their lives in WWI
St David’s was built as the Soldiers’ Memorial Church “to keep green the faith and courage and sacrifice” of those who gave their lives in WWI (The Story of St David’s Presbyterian Church 1864 – 1964 p.60). It is also known as St David’s Memorial Church and simply “St David’s”. It is a living memorial.
Crafted out of Oamaru Stone and Kamo Brick to the designs of Daniel B Patterson and later Horace Massey, for nearly a century St David’s served, the “Cathedral of the Presbyterian Church”.
On 29 July 2022 St David’s was purchased by Friends of St David’s Trust Kāhui Rangi Pūpū.
St David’s reflects the Scottish spirit of Aotearoa New Zealand. Its handsome exterior belies the light-filled, warm and generous interior experience. Designed with ramp access and listening posts for returned servicemen with physical impairments, St David’s has always been an inclusive, inspiring place for all.
We will remember them.
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RNZE Window
Photography credit: Jonathan Suckling
Maori / Pacific Island window
Photography credit: Jonathan Suckling
Photography credit: Jonathan Suckling
The gracious and welcoming interior of St David's
Oamaru stone and heritage brick construction
St David’s in the Western sun
The North Eastern corner of St Davids
The Western Door with Oamaru Stone surround
St David’s from Khyber Pass
KĀHUI ST DAVID’S
St David's Memorial Church
70 Khyber Pass Rd
Auckland, 1023
New Zealand