Community gatherings on the anniversary of the first big shake - September 4th were hosted by local churches throughout the city..

Remembering our Past - Serving the Present - Creating our Future

Communitites joined together to celebrate community life, while reflecting on days past. Things are different. Our community is changing. Let's face it together, with hope.  Let's build something amazing for the generations to come!

Below are the links to the DVD messages from Ngaire Button, Bishop Victoria and Michael Jones, and a 3 minute overview of the 3 major earthquakes with a song by the band Magnify. These were created for the Celebration of Hope gatherings across Christchurch.

 Deputy Mayor - Ngaire Button

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDyF_DGgr2I

 Bishop - Victoria Mathews

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J04qEtuNGCE

Michael Jones

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtDjW8adZg0

Song composed by Magnify with images from quakes

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV69zhtw5wE&playnext=1&list=PL7977E3080E73D8CE