Sunday 7th June 2026

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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 21st June. Thank you.

Wednesday Walk 10th 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 11th 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 22nd 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