The Russian Orthodox parish of the Resurrection of Christ in Auckland, New Zealand, was established in October 1950, now over 70 years ago.  Throughout the years since, services have been held in a tiny church in the suburb of Balmoral.  This arrangement has become increasingly unworkable in recent years as the parish has grown, primarily through post-Soviet emigration to New Zealand.  After many years of searching, the Auckland parish has recently been able to secure a four-storey building with ample off-street parking in which to establish large church, a library, a community hall, and a residential apartment.  Work has already commenced to remodel the building for parish use.  Bishop George has appealed to all parishes of our Diocese to collect funds during September to assist the Auckland parish.  We commend this worthy endeavour to our parishioners and friends, and we will take up a collection in our parish on Sunday 24 September.  Those who wish to do so may also contribute to our collection online (BSB: 032-509, Account number: 281104, “Auckland donation”), or make direct contact with the Auckland parish for its Australian bank account details.