Theological Powerhouse (Nelson/Marlborough) Traditional Cache
Theological Powerhouse (Nelson/Marlborough)
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Hidden with permission.
A large urban hide, available 24/7. Please support the body of the container with one hand as you unscrew the lid. The container is painted gold which represents the value of what we learned during our time at this Theological College.
Some people have said it feels like private property - The College is happy for the cache to be there. People come and go through the church property all the time so don't worry. The cache is on the two storey college building, not the old pre-fabricated night-shelter, although Edward the custodian is happy to point you in the right direction.
Most people don't know this college exists, it offers full and part time degree courses, and is run by a trust board closely linked with the Anglican Diocese of Nelson. TeamElliottFamily finished our studies here in November 2010, so thought a cache was a good way to offer a tribute to a place which has been a huge part of our lives for three years. BTC trains lay people for ordination in the Anglican church (I was one of the first students ordained) and to equip lay people to serve faithfully in their parishes. Read the plaques and get a sense of the history - the college was orginally hosted up at Bishopdale Chapel in the late 1800's, but was closed after the first world war. At one time Bishopdale College trained the majority of Anglican clergy in NZ, but this has subsequently been taken over by St John's College in Auckland. Recently Nelson has re-staked our claim (take that Aucklanders). Please be discreet, the College has students coming to and from classes, although staff know it is there (and has been for almost 15 years now).
The cache has loads of room for TBs and geocoins, and has been topped up with fresh swag on 14th June 2025.
Additional Hints
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