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With the growing population of Auckland moving out the areas of Symonds Street, Posonby and Karangahape Roads the need for a Church to cater to the services of all the people was needed. The result was that a one acre land along with a house was bought at the corner of the Pitt Street and Karangahape road which became the venue for the Pitt Street Methodist Church in Auckland. The magnificent Church with its artistic architectural features laid its foundation stone in November 1865 and the brick building was officially opened on October 11, 1866 for the people of Auckland. This Church deserves a special mention and occupies an important position in the religious life of the people of Auckland. The Pitt Street Methodist Church in Auckland is the institution dedicated to the celebration and propagation of Methodism in Auckland. Features of Pitt Street Methodist Church in Auckland - The Pitt Street Methodist church was designed by a well known architect in Auckland Philip Herapath. However due to the huge amount of expenses involved, certain changes were incorporated in the original plan by which the height of the church was decided to be reduced by 12 feet. But that had not been able to mar the beauty of the church. - The Pitt Street Methodist Church in Auckland was completed under a financial crisis but by the Grace of the Almighty, the abode of God soon was able to overcome the financial instability. Among the initial features of the Church, there was only a gallery present in the western side of the Church, being able to accommodate 650 persons. Side galleries were only added after the crisis was over. - The interior of the Pitt Street Methodist Church is simple yet elegant. The gothic style timber balcony makes the church stand out. - A new Hall was constructed in 1877 and was named Wesley Hall. The old brick house was now remodeled and made into a beautiful wooden building. However, the Hall was shifted to Mission Bay in 1939. - The Church underwent further architectural changes. In 1877, the Pitt Street Methodist Church received a two storey extension building at the rear part of the existing building. This new portion housed the organ, a new vestibule with changes in the interior and putting up of Buttle Memorial Windows. - After the shifting of the Wesley Hall, another new hall named Bi Centenary Hall came to be constructed beside the Church. Both the buildings were joined in 1992 via a bridge and in 2003 lift services were provided to access the upper storey of the Hall.
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