Sunday 1st November 2026

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

A very warm welcome to our worship today. Please stay for morning tea following the service.

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 4th November: meet 9.30am in Ilam New World Carparkin Peer Street for a walk to Ilam Gardens.  Coffee at New World Café. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

HIGHLIGHTS from October’s Parish Council meeting:

  • Fern and Wayne were welcomed as new members.
  • Thanks to Warren for installing wheels on the piano.
  • Fire evacuation drill held – time recorded 1 minute 17 seconds.
  • Agreed that individual items may be purchased for the parish up to $300 for supplies and repairs and maintenance. Any amount greater than this must go to Parish Council for approval.
  • A policy regarding AI was received from Presbytery.
  • Bank signatories are to be updated – many thanks to Catherine for all the work she does as Treasurer.
  • Thanks to Keith for completing the Property Trustees checklist and overseeing maintenance at both the church plant and Manse.
  • A timer will be installed on the heater in the foyer before next winter.

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walk: Ilam Gardens Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 9.30am      Port Hills U3A (whole complex) Marilyn 022 6488692

Wednesday 1-2.30pm  Brainfit class (lounge) Ina 027 363 0763

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 10.30-11.30am  Mums n Tums (lounge) Livvy 027 327 6369