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 you all, and many thanks to the Rev Dan Spragg, Alpine Presbytery Ministries Co-ordinator, for leading our worship this morning. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

Next Sunday, the Presbytery Moderator Aunty Lyn is preaching.

Wednesday Walk 1^st July meet 9.30am in Stourbridge St near Oderings. Coffee at Urban Eateryat Oderings. All welcome. Janette 021 075 6780.

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.

Midwinter Sing Sunday 19^th July – please nominate your favourite winter hymns, poems and prayers. Suggestions need to be sent to Anna by 5^th July. Thank you.

On Sunday 12^th July we will acknowledge our 98^th anniversary.

ANNUAL REPORTS are now due – if you are the Convenor of a parish group please email a report to the Parish Office no later than 21^st August. Thank you. The AGM is scheduled for Sunday 20^th September.

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

Monday 5pm                  MenzShed dinner (lounge)

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Barrington Janette 021 075 6780

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Marilyn

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

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

God of creation, thank you for the beauty of winter- for snow, icy window panes, evergreen trees, warm coats and hot chocolate. Let us enjoy Your creation in all its glory, this winter and always.

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 our worship this morning. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

Today is your last chance to submit contributions for the next ‘Messenger’. Please email Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz). Thank you.

Wednesday Walk 24^th June meet 9.30am near Cracroft Shopping Centre.  Coffee at Poca Poca Café. All welcome.  Sonya 027 253 3397

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.

Midwinter Sing Sunday 19^th July – please nominate your favourite winter hymns, poems and prayers. Suggestions need to be sent to Anna by 5^th July. Thank you.

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 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Cracroft Sonya 027 253 3397

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

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday 10.45-11.45am  Mums ‘n’ Tums (church) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 10am              Pathways (lounge) Beth 027 651 8333

Saturday 4.30-11pm     Private function (lounge)

From PARISH COUNCIL meeting June 2026:

• Pastoral and spiritual development – a discussion was held to identify a suitable programme to offer here at St Martins.
• The Alpine Presbytery Cultural & Strategic Framework published last year was circulated – further work will be done with this material.
• Different ways of offering pastoral support to the congregation were discussed.
• Nardia is joining other local ministers for a regular ecumenical prayer meeting.
• Need to establish succession planning – an extra Parish Council meeting will be held in July to explore this more fully.
• Various maintenance jobs have been attended to at the Manse.
• We are investigating switching power companies to obtain a better price.
• The Presbytery Moderator, Aunty Lyn, is coming to St Martins on 5 July.
• Our 98^th birthday will be celebrated on 12 July, with planning underway soon for our centenary in 2028.

An Invitation from Fireside to the congregation and friends to hear, see, and try out ways that Aspire Canterbury can help us.  

Monday 22^nd June in the church lounge with notices/devotions at 2pm and the presentation beginning at 2.30pm. Afternoon tea will follow. All are welcome.

Aspire Canterbury provides free disability information and advice, and access to resources that enable disabled people, and people with impairments to live their best life. You will have an opportunity to ask questions, receive advice and gain access to assistive products.

Topics covered include:

• Simple and practical solutions to maintain independence
• Up-to-date information and resources for community groups, and disability and health organisations
• Demonstration of assistive products with the ability to purchase
• Walking stick, walker height, and safety checks. 

TO THANK ASPIRE CANTERBURY as they accept donations to help with their work let’s have a gold coin (or more) collection to give to them.

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 you all, and especially to Rev Luke Blackbeard from The Village Church Papanui for leading our worship this morning. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

Articles and photos are being sought for the next ‘Messenger’. Please email any contributions to Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz) by Sunday 21^st June. Thank you.

Wednesday Walk 10^th June meet 9.30am at Parakiore – the new Recreation Centre which is at the Hagley Park end of St Asaph Street. We will then walk round South Hagley Park and then return to Parakiore for coffee. All welcome. Barbara & Alan 021 126 3801.

Men’s Group will meet at 6pm on Thursday 11^th June for a shared meal followed by Bruce Morriss talking on his experiences working in Antarctica in the 1990s. All men welcome. Rob 384 4320.

A message from Sue – she does not require any more bottles this year. Thank you.

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.

Eco Church Regenesis Planting Day Sunday 21 June 1-4pm Westmorland West Reserve, Cashmere Rd opposite Bushland Pl. BYO tools. Warm clothing and boots with good grip recommended. Join others from Eco Churches across Christchurch planting native trees and restoring biodiversity. A simple practical way to live our creation care together.

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 1-2.30pm        U3A small group (lounge)

Tuesday 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: South Hagley Park Barbara 021 126 3801

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

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Thursday 6pm               Men’s Group (lounge) Rob 384 4320

Friday 10.45-11.45am  Mums ‘n’ Tums (church) Livvy 027 327 6369

An Invitation from Fireside to the congregation and friends to hear, see, and try out ways that Aspire Canterbury can help us.  

Monday 22^nd June in the church lounge with notices/devotions at 2pm and the presentation beginning at 2.30pm. Afternoon tea will follow. All are welcome.

Aspire Canterbury provides free disability information and advice, and access to resources that enable disabled people, and people with impairments to live their best life. You will have an opportunity to ask questions, receive advice and gain access to assistive products.

Topics covered include:

• Simple and practical solutions to maintain independence
• Up-to-date information and resources for community groups, and disability and health organisations
• Demonstration of assistive products with the ability to purchase
• Walking stick, walker height, and safety checks. 

TO THANK ASPIRE CANTERBURY as they accept donations to help with their work let’s have a gold coin (or more) collection to give to them.

Enquiries: Margaret ph 366 8936

Today we will be joining with the congregations of Cashmere and Hoon Hay, at Cashmere, to worship God together. The Ministers and some members of the three congregations will be involved in the service of worship and Nardia will be preaching. If you are able, please come along to Cashmere.

Wednesday Walk 3^rd June meet 9.30am in Stourbridge Street, near Oderings entrance.  Coffee at Urban Eatery.  All welcome. Janette 021 075 6780. 

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 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Marilyn 022 648 8692

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Barrington Janette 021 075 6780

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

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday 10.45-11.45am  Mums ‘n’ 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 stay for morning tea following the service.

We pray for Joan Macdonald and family as they mourn the death of her daughter Kirsty. The funeral will be on Thursday 28^th May 10.30am at Oaklands Chapel, 500 Wigram Rd, Halswell.

NEXT SUNDAY 31st May, we will be joining with the congregations of Cashmere and Hoon Hay, at Cashmere, to worship God together. The Ministers and some members of the three congregations will be involved in the service of worship and Nardia will be preaching. There will be no service at St Martins. If you are able, please come along to Cashmere, 10am next Sunday.

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.

Wednesday Walk 27^th May meet 9.30am on corner of Birdwood & Malcolm Aves for a stroll around Beckenham. Coffee at The Birdwood Café. All welcome. 

Movie: Saturday 30^th May 2pm in the church lounge: “Carry on at Your Convenience”, starring Sidney James, Kenneth Williams and Hattie Jacques. Set in a toilet factory, this movie has innuendos, bathroom jokes and farces. Sue says it’s funny! Grab a cuppa before it starts, and koha for church funds is welcome.

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 7-9pm             Mums ‘n’ Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Beckenham Sonya 027 253 3397

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

Thursday 10am             Crafty Crafters (lounge) Sally 332 4730

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

Friday                             MenzShed Gathering

Friday 10.45-11.45am  Mums ‘n’ Tums (church) Livvy 027 327 6369

Saturday 2pm                Movie afternoon (lounge)