Rooms for hire
for meetings and functions
in an attractive and accessible setting
THE COMMUNITY OF SAINT LUKE is a lively community consisting of many different groups and individuals who gather for a great variety of reasons. We seek to be a nurturing community where each is committed to the spiritual and personal well-being of all and where all who come are accepted and respected. We recognise and value the diversity of the many people who are part of our Community and use our premises.
Our buildings
The most eye-catching part of the complex – from Remuera Road – is the church, built in 1932 replacing a church built in 1876.
From the main entrance, located up the driveway on the right of the church, is access to both the church and to the community centre – a comfortable and inviting complex of rooms, which together with the church are used for the diverse activities of the Community. Some of the rooms are permanently used by the St Lukes Kindergarten.
The Community Centre complex is made up of a number of old church halls, extensively and imaginatively renovated in 1984 and again in 1998.
Many community groups from the local suburbs as well as the wider Auckland area meet here and regard the St Lukes Community Centre as their ‘home’.
We aim to meet the needs of all who would like to share and enjoy our community buildings and other resources.
The rooms available for hire are:
- The lounge , seating approx 50-60 people
- The activities room, approx 20-25
- The courtyard room, approx 55-65
- The lounge and activities rooms can be opened up to form a large room
- The church , seating 180-200, can be used for such activities as drama and movement classes or large gatherings with a speaker, or for concerts and recitals.
- Three smaller counselling rooms could be available for client consultations or small meetings from 3 to 8 people.
All rooms, apart from the church, are carpeted.
Other resources
The Community Centre has a warm and comfortable Common Room where all groups and individuals can enjoy their tea and coffee, or eat their food. The Common Room incorporates a kitchen with a permanent supply of boiling water, an electric oven, gas hob, microwave oven, and a varied assortment of crockery, glasses and cutlery, and a commercial-grade dishwasher. Normally, the Common Room is not available for hire.
The Common Room opens onto a sheltered garden courtyard with water feature and outdoor seating, and on the other side opens on to a small internal courtyard with outdoor seating.
We can offer a TV monitor, DVD player, video player, overhead projector, and whiteboard (including an electric whiteboard). These need to be booked in advance and, apart from the electric whiteboard for which there is a hire charge, do not cost extra.
An upright piano is available in the activities room, and a small grand piano (available for a donation to the owners) in the church.
Availability
Casual evening and weekend bookings are welcome, as are casual and regular weekday bookings. Usually there is more daytime and evening availability during school holidays.
Restrictions
Resource consent conditions allow only church-related functions after 5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, and after 10pm on weeknights.
Parking
is available on site (depending on other use at the time) for 38 vehicles.
Disability
There is one disability carpark, with provision for others to be made available on request. The complex is all on one level.
Catering
We do not provide catering ourselves, but from experience can recommend a number of caterers familiar with our premises.
Standard Prices (per hour including GST):
Lounge - $19.00
Activities Room - $16.00
Lounge & Activities Room - $32.00
Courtyard Room - $21.00
Church (use as an auditorium) - $ neg
Family Counselling Room - $ 10.00
Middle Counselling Room - $ 8.00
Right Counselling Room - $ 9.00
Community groups: $5 per person, per session.
However, it is our aim to make our premises affordable to every group. Therefore we are prepared to negotiate a price that is within reach.
Enquiries and bookings
contact the administrator:
Pamela Day
Mon-Fri, 8.30am-1.30pm
Ph (09) 520 0740
Fax (09) 524 9373
pamela@stlukes.org.nz
The Community of Saint Luke would also like to acknowledge the support of the Auckland City Council in the provision of courses and community services.