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 Worship committee would like to thank everyone who submitted their favourite carol for this morning’s service.

Wednesday Walkers 17^th December: meet 9.30am in Mitre 10 carpark, Montreal Street. Coffee at Columbus Café. All welcome. Sue 960 7657.

Community Carols Friday 19^th December 6pm at Opawa Community Church, Aynsley Tce. All 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.

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

Waltham Cottage closes for the year on Thursday 18^th December, and will re-open on 19^th January 2026.

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 & JANUARY AT ST MARTINS

Christmas Eve                         7pm Blue Christmas

Christmas Day                        9am Christmas Service

Sunday 28 Dec & 4 Jan         10am combined at Beckenham Methodist

Sunday 11 & 18 Jan               10am combined HERE

There will be a picnic following the service on 18^th January – all are 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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Montreal Street Sue 960 7657

St Martins Bowling Club Aluminium Cans fundraiser – bring your aluminium cans to St Martins Bowling Club, 15 Clouston St, for recycling. Please DO NOT crush or squash them. For more information contact Pauline 0274 213524.

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 10^th December: meet 9.30am in Hawford Rd. Coffee at Opawa Café. All welcome. Sonya 027 253 3397.

Please collect your named copy of the ‘Messenger’ from the foyer. Many thanks to Sally & Charlotte for putting this together.

Christmas Sing-a-Long at St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church, 5 Puriri St, Riccarton on Monday 8^th December 1.30-3pm. All are welcome to come and sing and enjoy some musical items. A cup of tea or coffee and biscuits will be served afterwards. Contact Pam 021 041 7456 for more information.

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: A huge thank you to those who have already brought along gifts. Today is you last opportunity to donate. The gifts will be collected on Thursday 11^th December in time to be distributed by the Cottage staff on 16^th.

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

CHRISTMAS & JANUARY AT ST MARTINS

Christmas Eve                         7pm Blue Christmas

Christmas Day                        9am Christmas Service

Sunday 28 Dec & 4 Jan         10am combined at Beckenham Methodist

Sunday 11 & 18 Jan               10am combined HERE

There will be a picnic following the service on 18^th January – all are welcome

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

Wednesday 9.30am      Walking Group: Opawa Sonya 027 253 3397

Wednesday 2pm           Parish Council meeting (lounge)

Thursday 12.15pm        Crafty Crafters lunch Sally 332 4730

Thursday 12.30pm        Sit & Be Fit end of year (church) Anneke 021 0774065

Saturday 9.30am           Private function (lounge)

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. Many thanks to Rev Dugald Wilson for taking our service. Please join us for morning tea afterwards.

Please note: From next Sunday, the offertory plate will be passed around again

Wednesday Walkers 26^th November: meet 9.30am near Longhurst Medical Centre on Caulfield Ave, Halswell for a walk around the Longhurst Estate. Coffee at Suburban Rascal Cafe. All welcome.Sonya 027 253 3397.

‘Messenger’: Today is your last chance to contribute items. Please email  Charlotte & Sally (hooty@xtra.co.nz). Thank you.

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

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.

The 2026 morning tea & door duty roster is now available – please pick up your named copy from the foyer.

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 5.30pm            MenzShed dinner (lounge)

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: Halswell Sonya

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-1pm     Pathways (lounge) Sue 960 7657

Saturday 4-11pm          Private function (whole complex)

The King’s Singers return to Christchurch Town Hall for a night of extraordinary music-making on 11 March 2026 at 7pm. 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. Tickets $44.30 – $85.30 available from Eventfinda or phone 0800 289 849.

Christmas Sing-a-Long at St Ninian’s Presbyterian Church, 5 Puriri St, Riccarton on Monday 8^th December 1.30-3pm. All are welcome to come and sing and enjoy some musical items. A cup of tea or coffee and biscuits will be served afterwards. Contact Pam 021 041 7456 for more information.

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.