COOK ISLANDS GROUP

The Cook Islands group is currently under the leadership of Reverend Enere Wichman and Mrs. Mama Mii, with Secretary Nga Pukeiti.

  • Cook Islands Vainetini Patu Tuatua meets on the first Sunday of each month from March to November, including monthly prayer gatherings. The proactive members engage in various activities within their group or with other Vainetini Groups in the Auckland PIC Cook Islands Region.
  • Cook Islands Elders observe Holy Communion Sunday by visiting homes and hospitals to administer Holy Communion to ill or homebound members, including those in Rest Homes.
  • Sunday School is held every second Sunday of the month, assisting with Cook Islands church services, scripture reading, and intercessory prayers.
  • Cook Islands Vainetini Tui Tivaevae (island embroidery) takes place every Monday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Cook Islands Sunday School sessions are held on Monday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Cook Islands Elders gather for monthly meetings on the first Thursday of each month.
  • Cook Island Choir Practices take place every Friday night, except for the last Friday of the month.
  • Cook Islands Sunday School meetings are held on the last Friday of each month.
  • Auckland Cook Islands Regional Lay Preachers attend Lay Preachers Classes hosted by Cook Islands Ministers in Auckland on a 3-month rotation with PIC-North Shore, -Mangere, -Tamaki, and PIC Newton from February to December, which was halted during the Covid restriction period.
  • Lay Preachers lead the full church service every 4th Sunday of the month.
  • Auckland Central historic site visits are organized by the group.
  • Cook Islands Vainetini and Ekalesia meetings are held monthly after the Cook Islands Group church service.
  • Members of the Cook Islands Uapou, Auckland Region, participate in the monthly Uapou Oire from March to November.

Reverend Enere Wichman and church members provide pastoral care and support to families during bereavement, including family, funeral services, and morning and evening devotions if needed.