Rebuild Information
The Knox Church community is excited that the Alun Wilkie designed / Higgs Construction rebuild of our church is nearing completion. The work began in September 2013, seeking to combine heritage restoration (the famous flood-lit wooden pillars and ceiling) with earthquake resistant design, in a community-open, worship-eliciting space. The rebuild has been long and challenging; a continuing challenge is our community's need for fabric-finishing funds.
For more information on the project and how you can help with a donation see this pdf document.
Rebuild News
General News Knox Life Service / Notices Sermons
December 24, 2014. First full service 4
Daniel was able to play the completed organ for a service the first time.
December 23, 2014. First ful service
And the choir sounded great in a cathedral like acoustic.
Note, no carpet.
December 22, 2014. First full service 2
Including a baptism.
December 21, 2014. first service 1
On 21 December the first full service was held.
December 20, 2014. News Items about the new church
Over the last few weeks, the church has featured in some news items. Please click the following links:
· TV3 News 19/12/2014: Christchurch quake survivor restores church organ:
http://www.3news.co.nz/nznews/christchurch-quake-survivor-restores-church-organ-2014121918#axzz3MOOzdmIz
· Press 20/12/2014: Organ music heard again at Knox Church:
http://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/business/the-rebuild/64342214/Organ-music-heard-again-at-Knox-Church
· Ollie Wall filming: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OwJJ4rPCew4&feature=youtu.be\
TV ONE News
http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/packed-house-christchurch-s-knox-church-opens-its-doors-video-6210157
A “Give a Little” page has been set up to cover the rebuild shortfall:
http://givealittle.co.nz/cause/knoxchurch
December 19, 2014. Lights
Thanks to Kevin Cawley, lighting designer we have some pretty fancy lights... This effect is not necessarily going to be the norm but it shows what is possible. Name your colour and we'll see what we can do!
December 18, 2014. workshop
The "workshop" where pews have been rebuilt from damaged parts.
John Church surveys his handiwork ..or is contemplating what is next...
December 17, 2014. Organ Pipes
The final appearance of the organ becomes clear. Still much work to be done everywhere..
December 14, 2014. First sit down 'service".
After our last service in the hall we had a small sit down service in the church. Organ not yet complete but pews fastened down.
December 11, 2014. Organ
Matthew and Daniel looking very pleased that they heard the organ being played. (not yet fully ready though)
November 21, 2014. Organ progress
The large wooden pipes have been placed back into their original 1904 position and in their first colour a dark green.
November 20, 2014. Organ Progress
After one week of organ work it looks like this.
November 07, 2014. Side rooms
The old side room paneling has been placed back on to the new rooms which now also act as mini "green rooms" with access from the gallery behind. New staining and oiling has given a better finish than before. Vents for the new heating system are specially made in timber.
November 05, 2014. Cross
The limestone Celtic cross rescued from the rubble of the west gable is now in the new foyer. It will be lit at night.
October 25, 2014. Heritage Awards
Knox won the Seismic award sponsored by CERES.
Representatives of those involved.
fltr. Alun Wikie, Liz Baxendine,Kris Jolly,John Brouwer,Ron Keating, Ceres representative.
October 24, 2014. Heritage Awards
This view would make you think that the church was finished.
New north side blinds on show.
October 23, 2014. Heritage Awards
Knox hosted the 2014 Canterbury Heritage Awards presentations. A view in the semi-finished church.
October 20, 2014. Service of First Purpose
A Service of First Purpose was held on Sunday morning 19 October.
October 19, 2014. First "service".
A Service of First Purpose was held in the new church on Sunday morning 19 October.
October 13, 2014. Victoria Street
October 12, 2014. Organ end
The scaffolding has been removed from the interior.
October 11, 2014. panelling
Wainscot panels are being replaced.
October 10, 2014. south side
south side paving nearly complete.
October 09, 2014. Ramp
Access ramp at the west end with hole for the old foundation stone.
September 02, 2014. View form the top.
Knox Council clerk Janet Wilson enjoying the view from the top while holding on tight.
August 19, 2014. New roof
Working hard on building the new roof.
August 18, 2014. Views
Great views from the top of the structure.
August 06, 2014. view toward the organ end
A general view towards the organ end.
Timber framing for the wooden sloping floor on both sides.
Concrete still in the centre to allow vehicles.
August 05, 2014. Framing of podium.
The framing for the enlarged front podium,
August 04, 2014. Organ support.
The new steel organ support.
August 03, 2014. Victoria Street frontage
The shape of the Victoria Street frontage is becoming clear.
August 02, 2014. cladding
The copper cladding is being fitted.
August 01, 2014. exterior progress
The Higgs offices have been moved to the front of the knox Centre.
May 30, 2014. from on high
There is as much scaffolding inside as out.
May 29, 2014. from on high
There is a good view down Victoria Street.
May 28, 2014. from on high
The ends of the gable structures are complex.
