Welcome!
Christchurch South Methodist Parish
40c Stourbridge Street, Spreydon, Christchurch, 8024
Phone: (03) 980 5002 or 027 428 7356
Minister: Rev Andrew Donaldson
St Marks Methodist Church (Christchurch)
5 Somerfield Street, Somerfield, Christchurch, 8024
Phone 027 428 7356
Email: revandrewdonaldson@gmailcom
St Mark Methodist Church Somerfield has space available for clubs, community groups and private gatherings. Facilities include an activity room, lounge, hall and kitchen. Long-term or short-term rentals.
To hire these facilities contact Property Manager Paul Titus Ph 021 655 092
For use of the church contact Rev Andrew Donaldson 027 428 7356
Presbyter
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Rev Andrew Donaldson
Phone: 027 428 7356
Preaching Plan
DECEMBER JANUARY 2025 SERVICES
Dec 7th 10:00 am: Morning Worship with
Advent 2 Holy Communion
Rev Andrew Donaldson
7:00 pm: Contemplative Service
Blue Christmas
Rev Andrew Donaldson
at Whareora, 8 Athelstan St.
Note time
Dec 14th 10:00 am: All Age Worship
Linda Cowan
Dec 21st 10:00 am: Morning Worship
Rev Dr Tim Pratt
Christian World Service
Dec 28th to Jan 18th at 10:30 am
Morning worship at Aldersgate, Durham St.
Combined worship with Morning tea 10:00 am
Our Vision
- Growing & sharing our faith in God,
- Joining together for worship & celebration,
- Living faith by serving others and offering hospitality to our local community.
Our Values
Acceptance
Caring
Creativity
Outreach
Teamwork
Worshipfulness
Presbyter's Ramblings
Presbyter`s Ramblings
First things first, thank you for helping me celebrate my new age and stage as a superannuatent, but not yet retired. I’m hoping that won’t be for a while yet.
Liturgical Year Ends 23rd November
We are now heading towards the end of the year. The month of November heralds the end of the liturgical year. November the 23rd is Christ the King Sunday, the last Sunday in the Season of Pentecost. We will celebrate this service with the Malagfou (Tuvaluan) congregation. On the 30th we will celebrate the first Sunday in Advent, the start of the New Liturgical Year. Our worship will be led by Kim Blackburn and the Stedfast Brass Band.
Advent Studies
Our Advent studies this year will be based on the Sanctified Art programme coming out of the USA. This material is being used by a number of our congregations including the Stronger Together congregations. The Advent Studies will follow the same format as usual: 6.30 start for those who wish to share pizza with the study commencing at 7 pm. The four-week programme starts on Wednesday 26th November. More details to follow.
Doors to Dignity: Ensuring all older people are housed well
Doors to Dignity is a national campaign lead by the Christchurch Methodist Mission. The Mission is a leading actor and voice in the social and affordable housing sector. You may have seen or heard Jill Hawkey, Executive Director of the Mission, in the media championing the provision of healthy, warm and affordable housing in the community. In 20 years 40% of over-65s will be renters. A large number of this group will have only the National Super to fund their retirement. This reality locks many out of the private rental market. New Zealand is simply not able to meet this housing need. Government needs to not only plan for but to go some distance to growing the number of social and affordable housing units for the over-65s. Please support this project of the Methodist Church.
There is a petition to sign in the Barrington Street entrance. The petition seeks in increase and target investment in social and affordable housing for older people. It closes 1st June 2026. (The timing is designated by the Parliamentary Office).