FAITH
We seek to nurture our faith, our relationship with God, in various ways.
First and foremost, we come to worship together.
The Parish seeks to provide a variety of styles of worship
to suit the varying needs of parishioners.
10am - Morning Worship
Our inter-generational service unites families, young and old, in the church, while our children's program (Godly Play) will offer meaningful spiritual education for our Tamariki.
This change sets the stage for growth, allowing us to better serve our community and welcome new families.
As we look to the future, we pray for and envision:
A bustling creche for our littlest ones
A dynamic youth group program for our teens
A church overflowing with life, love, and laughter
This process is anchored in our values of faith, family and for others.
We're building for growth, and we invite you to be part of this journey.
Join us as we embark on this fresh expression of worship, embracing a bright future for St John's.
This change is being led by Rev. Simon, Rev. Jessica, Judy, Kate, Shaun, Karen and Gavan.
Other opportunities for worship
In addition to these Sunday services, there are other opportunities for worship during the week, such as the Wednesday 10am Holy Communion. This is in the Church and uses one of the services in A New Zealand Prayer Book He Karakia Mihinare. We gather for morning tea in the foyer afterwards.
Morning Prayer is held in the Church Chapel every weekday morning at 7am. We use A New Zealand Prayer Book He Karakia Mihinare, but there is plenty of opportunity for everyone to join the time of intercession and thanksgiving at the end of this service. All ages are welcome.
Monthly rest home Holy Communion
The monthly rest home Holy Communion services at Fergusson Rest Home (1st Thursday 11am in their Chapel) and Summerset Hospital (4th Wednesday 2pm currently being held at Kelvin House, Manor Park) primarily cater for residents of Fergusson and Summerset, but occasionally it can be arranged for other elderly parishioners still living at home who find the services in the church too early to attend to come to one of these services. Please ask the Vicar if you are interested.
For those who are too frail to attend Church because of sickness or age, Home Communion can be arranged.
Other Services
Those who are exploring Christian faith are most welcome to attend any of our services.
The parish runs an Alpha Course at least once a year to give adults an informal way of exploring Christian faith and following Jesus over an eleven week period. Where appropriate, this can be followed with preparation for baptism and/or confirmation.
Parents of pre-schoolers who wish to discuss the baptism of their child, or families where a school age child wishes to be baptised should contact the Vicars to discuss this.
Youth Alpha is sometimes offered to enable young people to explore faith.
For adults seeking to build up their faith through participation in a small group, there are several Bible Study/Home groups. A parishioner also arranges for a group order of Word for Today magazine for those who like to use this resource for their own Bible reading.
Other opportunities for prayer include periodic Prayer Vigils, particularly during the ten-day period between Ascension and Pentecost, when we have in recent years joined the Diocese in observing the Archbishop of Canterbury’s special prayer initiative, Thy Kingdom Come.