Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Wednesday Walkers 19^th November: meet 9.30am outside the Cocoa Black Café, corner of Centaurus and Wilsons Roads. All welcome. Barbara  021 126 3801 or Alan 021 142 7668.

‘Messenger’: Items are now being sought for the next edition of the parish magazine. Please email contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by 23^rd November.

ON SUNDAY 14^th DECEMBER we will be having a ‘Songs of Praise’ style worship service. Please submit your favourite Christmas carol, and let us know why you like it, by emailing Anna at the Office (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) before 28^th November. Thank you to those who have replied!

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WALTHAM COTTAGE: Once again, we are collecting gifts for all ages. Please make sure items are new and unwrapped. Donations of wrapping paper also appreciated. Bring them along to church on Sunday 30^th November & 7^th December. They will be collected on Thursday 11^th December in time to be distributed by the Cottage staff on 16^th.

Choose Gifts of Life from Christian World Service this Christmas: Gift giving brings joy to both giver and recipient. But the gifts on the CWS Gifted website go further. They are practical support to people affected by poverty and injustice and helping them access essential resources that many in Aotearoa New Zealand may take for granted (water & sanitation; food & agriculture; child health, welfare & education; livelihoods; emergency relief). You can bring hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Website: gift.org.nz or call 0800 74 73 72. See the pamphlet on the noticeboard in the foyer for more details.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: St Martins Alan 021 142 7668

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10am-12noon    Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 12-9pm          Cantabile concert & social function

ADVENT PRAYER Wednesdays 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th & 24^th December 12.30pm at Beckenham Methodist Church – all are welcome.

The King’s Singers return to Christchurch Town Hall for a night of extraordinary music-making on 11 March 2026. Known for their flawless blend, stunning harmonies, and trademark wit, The King’s Singers have captivated audiences around the globe for over 50 years. This concert brings the ensemble back to Aotearoa for a special evening featuring a rich and varied programme of Renaissance gems, folk songs, pop arrangements, and contemporary choral works.

Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

The Parish Office is closed this Friday (Show Day).

Wednesday Walkers 12^th November: meet 9.30am at Birdwood Café corner for a walk in the Beckenham area.  Coffee at the cafe. All welcome.  Beth 027 651 8333.

‘Messenger’: Items are now being sought for the next edition of the parish magazine. Please email contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by 23^rd November.

ON SUNDAY 14^th DECEMBER we will be having a ‘Songs of Praise’ style worship service. Please submit your favourite Christmas carol, and let us know why you like it, by emailing Anna at the Office (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) before 28^th November.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WALTHAM COTTAGE: Once again, we are collecting gifts for all ages. Please make sure items are new and unwrapped. Donations of wrapping paper also appreciated. Bring them along to church on Sunday 30^th November & 7^th December. They will be collected on Thursday 11^th December in time to be distributed by the Cottage staff on 16^th.

Choose Gifts of Life from Christian World Service this Christmas: Gift giving brings joy to both giver and recipient. But the gifts on the CWS Gifted website go further. They are practical support to people affected by poverty and injustice and helping them access essential resources that many in Aotearoa New Zealand may take for granted (water & sanitation; food & agriculture; child health, welfare & education; livelihoods; emergency relief). You can bring hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Website: gift.org.nz or call 0800 74 73 72. See the pamphlet on the noticeboard in the foyer for more details.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Beckenham Beth 027 651 8333

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10am-12noon    NO Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

UPCOMING CONCERTS YOU MAY ENJOY:

Saturday 22 November 2pm Cantabile Choir’s annual concert here

Saturday 22 November 7.30pm @ Knox Church 28 Bealey Ave

Jubilate Singers presents “Bach, Bach & Offenbach” – four generations of Bach composers

Sunday 30 November 5pm The St Albans Community Choir invites you to “The Magic of Christmas” @ St Paul’s Anglican Church, Papanui

Saturday 6 December 7.30pm @ the Town Hall Auditorium

Christchurch City Choir & CSO present J S Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’

The King’s Singers return to Christchurch Town Hall for a night of extraordinary music-making on 11 March 2026. Known for their flawless blend, stunning harmonies, and trademark wit, The King’s Singers have captivated audiences around the globe for over 50 years. This concert brings the ensemble back to Aotearoa for a special evening featuring a rich and varied programme of Renaissance gems, folk songs, pop arrangements, and contemporary choral works.

Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today and many thanks to Rev Hugh Perry for taking our service. Please join us for morning tea afterwards.

Wednesday Walkers 5^th November: meet 9.30am in Riccarton House Carpark for a walk around Riccarton Bush area.  Coffee at Riccarton House.  All welcome. Marilyn 027 363 1642.

‘Messenger’: Items are now being sought for the next edition of the parish magazine. Please email contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by 23^rd November.

ON SUNDAY 14^th DECEMBER we will be having a ‘Songs of Praise’ style worship service. Please submit your favourite Christmas carol, and let us know why you like it, by emailing Anna at the Office (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) before 28^th November.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR WALTHAM COTTAGE: Once again, we are collecting gifts for all ages. Please make sure items are new and unwrapped. Donations of wrapping paper also appreciated. Bring them along to church on Sunday 30^th November & 7^th December. They will be collected on Thursday 11^th December in time to be distributed by the Cottage staff on 16^th.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Choose Gifts of Life from Christian World Service this Christmas: Gift giving brings joy to both giver and recipient. But the gifts on the CWS Gifted website go further. They are practical support to people affected by poverty and injustice and helping them access essential resources that many in Aotearoa New Zealand may take for granted (water & sanitation; food & agriculture; child health, welfare & education; livelihoods; emergency relief). You can bring hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Website: gift.org.nz or call 0800 74 73 72. See the pamphlet on the noticeboard in the foyer for more details.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 1-4pm              Foot Clinic (lounge) Janette 021 075 6780

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Riccarton Bush Marilyn 027 363 1642

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Joy 337 2393

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10am-12noon    Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Wednesday Walkers 29^th October: meet 9.30am at the corner of Worsleys and Cashmere Roads for a walk through the wetlands. Coffee at PocaPoca. All are welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Remembering Parihaka – commemorating the historical events of 5 November 1881. Come along to a community discussion group on Wednesday 29^th October 1pm at St Mark’s Church Opawa. Organised by Nga Manu Korihi Otautahi. All are welcome.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Choose Gifts of Life from Christian World Service this Christmas: Gift giving brings joy to both giver and recipient. But the gifts on the CWS Gifted website go further. They are practical support to people affected by poverty and injustice and helping them access essential resources that many in Aotearoa New Zealand may take for granted (water & sanitation; food & agriculture; child health, welfare & education; livelihoods; emergency relief). You can bring hope to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Website: gift.org.nz or call 0800 74 73 72. See the pamphlet on the noticeboard in the foyer for more details.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK FOLDERS if you don’t think you’ve received emails from the Parish Office that others have.

ON SUNDAY 14^th DECEMBER we will be having a ‘Songs of Praise’ style worship service. Please submit your favourite Christmas carol, and let us know why you like it, by emailing Anna at the Office (stmartpresch@xtra.co.nz) before 28^th November.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               NO Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Worsleys Rd wetlands

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10am-12noon    Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

UPCOMING CONCERTS YOU MAY ENJOY:

Saturday 22 November 2pm Cantabile Choir’s annual concert here

Saturday 22 November 7.30pm @ Knox Church 28 Bealey Ave

Jubilate Singers presents “Bach, Bach & Offenbach” – four generations of Bach composers

Sunday 30 November 5pm The St Albans Community Choir invites you to “The Magic of Christmas” @ St Paul’s Anglican Church, Papanui

Saturday 6 December 7.30pm @ the Town Hall Auditorium

Christchurch City Choir & CSO present J S Bach’s ‘Christmas Oratorio’

Here’s our Zoom link –

Topic: St Martin’s Sunday Worship. To Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81508696154?pwd=cnErZFM5VG5OQVhsZkxYc0dxOHdvUT09

Meeting ID: 815 0869 6154
Passcode: 712158

NOTICES:

A very warm welcome to all who worship with us today. Please join us for morning tea after the service.

Fireside Group Women of the congregation and their friends are welcome to the Fireside meeting from 2pm on Monday 20th October in the Church lounge.  We always expect some interesting talk and this time suggest anyone who would like to, tell us about “the first women driver(s) I met or heard about.” Contact Margaret 366 8936 for more information.

Wednesday Walkers 22^nd October: meet 9.30am at the Bus Exchange for a trip into town to view the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Coffee at the Thirsty Peacock. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Men’s Group End of year dinner Visions restaurant Thursday 23^rd October at 6pm. Please let Rob know if you are able to attend so he can confirm numbers.

Remembering Parihaka – commemorating the historical events of 5 November 1881. Come along to a community discussion group on Wednesday 29^th October 1pm at St Mark’s Church Opawa. Organised by Nga Manu Korihi Otautahi. All are welcome.

Donations: if you are able to support the ministry at St Martins our bank account is: 03-1598-0011867-00. Please include your name as a reference.

Hearts Ablaze: Praying the Psalms. (7-9 November 2025)

Moving beyond mediocrity to passion. Write your own psalm of praise.
Pen your own lament. Join Sister Eveleen Retreat House and Ignatian Spiritual Director Colin Renouf, together with his wife Carol for this 2-Night Retreat focusing on the Psalms as our Prayer Book.
“To instruct us in candid honesty, God gave us the book of Psalms – a worship manual, full of ranting, raving, doubts, fears, resentments, and deep passion combined with thanksgiving, praise and statements of faith…this is how God wants us to worship him – holding back nothing of what you feel.” Rick Warren.
We will look at various types of psalms, let them speak to us, understand their form and structure, then write our own psalms. 

More info and registration: https://www.sistereretreat.com/event-details/hearts-ablaze-praying-the-psalms-2

From the October Parish Council meeting:

• The minutes from the AGM were adopted
• A Garage Sale will be held in conjunction with the MenzShed on 14 March 2026 – keep an eye on notices for details
• Noted there are challenges filling spaces on the rosters with fewer people available to serve
• Quite a few outdoor maintenance jobs have been done at the Manse. Keith to oversee regular property inspections
• Ants and ivy will be dealt with on church site
• The pastoral care team is meeting regularly
• We will be sharing summer services with Beckenham Methodist
• There will be a picnic on 18^th January (pop the date in your diary!)
• The minutes from the AGM were adopted
• The Elder Care team advised that this group will cease in December – we thank them for their ten years of service

PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNK FOLDERS if you don’t think you’ve received emails from the Parish Office that others have.

THIS WEEK AT ST MARTINS                                    

Monday 10am               Tend cuppa & chat (lounge) Emily 022 094 1492

Monday 2pm                  Fireside (lounge) Margaret 366 8936

Monday 4.15pm           Meditation Group (lounge) Dugald 021 161 7007

Tuesday 10.30am         South Elder Care (lounge) Jeannette 332 9869

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Town Sue 960 7657

Wednesday 7-9pm       Cantabile Choir (lounge) Rose 027 254 0586

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

Thursday 1.30pm          Sit & Be Fit (church) Anneke 021 077 4065

Friday 10am-12noon    Mums & Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 10am              Pathways study group (lounge) Sue 960 7657