Founder Mrs Faithful Philpott and Co-Founder Mrs Mabel Jeffries
Founded in 1931
Our church history started when it was founded on the 4th April 1931 in a rented room in Upper Queen Street by Mrs Faithful Philpott. In 1935 the group bought a house at 100 Newton Road and converted it into a church for services and healing.
1940
By 1940 the building had fallen into disrepair, so it was sold and the funds put aside for the section at the present site at 25 New North Road, Eden Terrace. The section was bought on the 12th October 1945.
Mona Stillman Golden Light Church Minister 1980-1991
1954
Work started on our church on 13th October 1954. Following Mrs Philpott’s death on 20th September 1960, Mrs Mabel Jeffries became the Minister.
1960
Mabel, who had been a member since its inception, continued to lead the Church until when she handed the church over to Mr Anderson.
1970
Mr Anderson lead the Golden Light right through the 1970’s until he passed the Church on to Mrs Mona Stillman.
1980
From the 9th June 1980 Mona, who was a well known Medium and teacher in Auckland, served the Golden Light as Minister for more than 11 years. However ill health forced her to hand over the church to Mrs Eve Higgins in 1991.
Ivy Notman with past Ministers Eve Higgins & Mona Stillman
1991
Eve lead the church from the 3rd December 1991 and worked tirelessly for the Golden Light for 21 years until her retirement on the 16th December 2012, when she handed over the Church to Mrs Glenys Lindsay
2012
Glenys is the current Minister and is the 6th Guardian of the Golden Light in 82 years.
I am Faithful Philpot’s granddaughter and am thrilled to find your web site. I was christened in the early church by my wonderful grandmother. I still feel her closeness. Also her mother grandma Price who I always have in my mind. Love to you all in the church from Sharon
What wonderful memories that you have for an inspirational lady.
Hello Glenys following on from my previous email. I was christened in the church after my birth on 31st May 1940. My name was then Sharon Hazel White. It would be lovely if you could please verify these details. I have always felt a pulling bond to the church and deep love for my Nana Philpott. Sharon
Hello Sharon, I have searched all of the records at the Church and unfortunately Christenings weren`t recorded until 1953. As a folow-on we celebrate the founding of the Golden Light by Mrs Philpott every April the 4th and recognise her accomplishments which were achieved by blind faith.