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Epiphany - recovering from arson attack

  • Thank you for supporting Epiphany's recovery

      2 June 2026
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    Kia ora,

    As our Givealittle campaign comes to a close, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for your generosity and support.

    Thanks to the incredible kindness of our community, we raised nearly $7,000 to help Epiphany continue recovering from the devastating arson attack. Every donation, message of encouragement, prayer, and shared post has made a real difference, and we are deeply grateful.

    The recovery journey is still ongoing, but progress is being made. We are hopeful that the rebuilding work will be completed around spring, allowing us to fully restore the spaces that mean so much to our community.

    While the fire caused significant damage, the response from people like you has been a powerful reminder of the care, connection, and generosity that surrounds Epiphany. Thank you for helping us move forward with hope and confidence.

    If you’d like to stay updated on the rebuild, keep an eye on our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/EpiphanyMasterton), where we’ll continue to share progress updates along the way.

    With heartfelt thanks,

    The Epiphany Team 💛

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    Thank you for standing alongside us as we rebuild not just a building, but a place of connection, belonging, and community.

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  • It's not too late to help out

      20 May 2026
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    As our three-month Epiphany fundraising campaign draws to a close, we want to say thank you 💛

    Over the past few months, we’ve shared stories of faith, resilience, connection, and hope - stories that have reminded all of us that Epiphany is so much more than a building. It’s a community of people who show up for one another, especially in difficult times.

    After the devastation of the arson attack, your support has helped us begin rebuilding not just spaces, but the sense of home and belonging that Epiphany provides to so many.

    As we enter these final weeks of the campaign, we’re asking for one last push of support. If you’ve been thinking about donating, now is the time - every contribution, no matter the size, will help us continue rebuilding and restoring what was lost:

    https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/epiphany-recovering-from-arson-attack

    And whether you’ve donated, shared a post, sent encouragement, or kept us in your thoughts and prayers - thank you. Every act of support has mattered more than you know.

    Our doors - and hearts - remain open. We’d love to welcome you along to a service, event, or activity sometime soon ✨

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  • (Nearly) Half way there!

      16 April 2026
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    We are so grateful for the continued support - it’s been incredible to see how this has grown.

    So far, we’ve raised $4,445 through Givealittle, which is amazing. Since word has spread about the fundraiser, we’ve also had an additional $5000 donated directly, which means we’re now nearly halfway to covering the shortfall.

    What felt really daunting at the start is starting to feel a little more possible, thanks to the generosity of so many people.

    We’re so thankful to everyone who has donated, shared, or reached out—it genuinely means more than we can put into words. Every bit of support is helping us move closer to getting this sorted.

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  • Fundraising update

      12 March 2026

    We are honestly overwhelmed by the support that has come in since sharing this Givealittle page. Thank you so much to everyone who has donated, shared, and sent messages of encouragement - it means so much to so many.

    As things have become clearer, we’ve learned that there is still a gap of around $20,000 between the work that needs to be done and what insurance will cover. It’s a bit daunting, but we’re hopeful that somehow we’ll find a way to get there.

    Every single contribution, big or small, truly does make a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for each one. Thank you for helping us move forward.

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