Riccarton-Spreydon Anglican Parish

31/03/2026

One of the most dramatic Easter services of the church calendar.
The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practised by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community,
Readings and music trace the story of Christ’s passion. The power of silence and darkness suggests the drama of this momentous day. As lights are extinguished, we ponder the depth of Christ’s suffering and death; we remember the nature of his sacrifice as we hear the overwhelming sound of the “noise crash”; and through the return of the small but persistent.
Thursday April 2nd 7pm 50 Lincoln Road Christchurch. St Martin St James www.stmjs.nz

29/03/2026

06/09/2025

Fathers day Breakfast 8.30am and Kids and Youth run service 10.30am to follow
www.stmjs.nz

26/08/2025

Introductory Dinner registration (This is a free event)
Event Timing: Starting September 2nd 2025 every Tuesday 7pm
Event Address: 50 Lincoln Rd Spreydon Christchurch St Martins Anglican Church www.stmjs.nz
Contact us at Ph:021335168 or [email protected]
www.stmjs.nz
What is Alpha?
The Alpha Course is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith, through talks and small group discussions. Alpha is a friendly environment. Everyone’s welcome. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited. A meal is served at the beginning of the evening (no cost).
Tuesday 2nd September 7.00pm Weekly.
View the Alpha Stories: https://www.alpha.org.nz/stories/
NZ Alpha Course web site: www.alpha.org.nz

13/08/2025

Welcome to the "Alpha Course for those exploring more about life, hope, faith, meaning and purpose"

Introduction dinner
What is Alpha?

The Alpha Course is a series of interactive sessions exploring the basics of the Christian faith, through talks and small group discussions. Alpha is a friendly environment to bring along anyone seeking faith, hope, meaning and purpose. No matter your background or beliefs, you’re invited.
No cost weekly meal at the beginning of the evening.
2nd September 7.00pm Weekly St MJs Anglican 50 Lincoln Road
Looking to try Alpha? Click here to find out more

31/05/2025

How can we pray for you?

We believe in the power of prayer. Click on the confidential link below with your prayer request and some of our prayer team will commit to praying for you (or the person you would like prayer for) over the coming week.
Get Help
Struggling and need prayer?
https://www.stmjs.nz/get-help
[email protected]

31/05/2025

Struggling and need help?
https://www.stmjs.nz/get-help

25/05/2025

Spreydon Hillmorton Community. Did you know?
St Martins Church have served the community for over 100 years now. Web site for info.
www.stmjs.nz

10/05/2025

Mother’s Day – Today, as we celebrate Mother’s Day, we give thanks for mothers all over the world. For those who have nurtured and cared for us,
remembering especially, birth mothers, adoptive mothers, surrogate mothers, aunts, grandmothers, teachers, neighbours and all women who
have shared their faith with us. For those mothers who have been hurt, disillusioned, or disappointed in their role as mother. For those who have
been denied a longed-for chance at motherhood, and for those whose years of mothering have been cut short by the loss of a child. Lord, we gather to give you thanks and to celebrate the gift of your love; a love that supports,
nurtures and challenges us in ways that strengthen and transform us.

20/04/2025

Sampson Knight

Try Alpha (free event with dinner)

Alpha talks engage people from all walks of life and inspire conversation. They explore the big issues of life and faith, unpacking basic Christian beliefs: “Who is Jesus?” “Why and how do I pray?” “How does God guide us?”

Journey is one of the most persistent metaphors for the life of faith with good reason. Faith involves moving from one place to another. Sometimes the journey of faith & meaning always takes us from comfortable certainties into the great unknown.

Wednesdays introductory evening starts May 7 Wed weekly
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St MJs Anglican Church 50 Lincoln Rd Chch
www.stmjs.nz