St Mary's Timaru

28/05/2026

Back in August 2025, we shared news of investigations into restoring our finials to their rightful place atop the church and this week, that work is finally underway.

The team from Hadlee and Brunton are on site, and although it's been quite a treat to see one of these impressive finials up close, it will be even better to see it back where it belongs and looking brand new.

Today’s work includes the reinstatement of the replacement finial, made to replace the original which was lost during severe winds some years ago. Interestingly, the area where the finial has been missing is also one of the sections where leaks had been occurring inside the church.

Both finials on the south side will now be replaced together so they are in matching condition and, hopefully, will stand strong for many years to come.

27/05/2026

Trinity Sunday
31st May 2026 – 8am & 10am Communion
Communion Pg. 476
Readings: 2 Corinthians 13: 11-13 Matthew 28: 16-20

Trinity Sunday
Sentence of the Day
Proclaim the Name: ‘The Lord, the Lord, a God who is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness.’ (Exodus 34:6)

Collect of the Day
Father,
you sent your Son to bring us truth
and your Holy Spirit to make us holy;
open our hearts to exalt you,
open our lives to reveal you,
our one true God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
This we ask through Jesus Christ our Saviour. Amen.

24/05/2026

Ben Randall was farewelled from St Mary’s today, marking the end of his six years of service as Vicar of St Mary’s and, more recently, Archdeacon of South Canterbury.

Ben completed his final official services at the church before being celebrated at a heartfelt luncheon in the hall.

During the gathering he was presented with a beautiful artwork piece by Debbie Templeton-Page. The piece was gifted by parishioners as a lasting tribute and token of appreciation.

Ben will be greatly missed, and we wish him all the very best as he returns to Christchurch.

21/05/2026

Day of Pentecost
24th May 8am & 10am Communion (pg. 476)
Readings: Acts 2:1-21| John 7: 37-39

Sentence of the Day
‘Let anyone who is thirsty come to me,’ says the Lord; ‘and let the one who believes in me drink. For out of your heart shall flow rivers of living water.’ (John 7:38)

Collect of the Day
Father,
you have filled your people with the Spirit
who rested first on your Son
and united us in your Church;
open the channels for your Spirit
that we may freely work together,
and your kingdom and your rule increase;
for the glory of your holy name. Amen.

13/05/2026

Celebrating Ascension Day
17th May 2026 – 8am & 10am Communion
Communion Pg. 476 Readings: Acts 1:1-11, Luke 24:44-53

Celebrating Ascension Day
Sentence of the Day
Jesus said to them: ‘Go and make disciples of all nations; and remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’ (Matthew 28:19,20)

Collect of the Day
The heavens are open wide
since Jesus our brother, our Redeemer,
has entered through the veil.
We thank you for his new and living way,
by which we join the unnumbered millions
who are with you forever.
Praise to you our God; you answer prayer. Amen.

13/05/2026

Vicar (Full-time)
Timaru Parish— Jun 2, 2026

The Parish of Timaru is seeking a full-time Vicar.

Enquiries and Expressions of Interest about this vacancy should be made to Sarah Dunning, Interim Bishop's EA, [email protected] who can supply a Parish Profile.

Applications for the Vicar of Timaru position should be made to the Bishop of Christchurch, via his Interim EA Sarah Dunning, at the above email address. All applications should include a cover letter, a CV, and a response to the Parish Profile, with a declaration in the cover letter that you are eligible to work in New Zealand.

Applications close at 9am on Tuesday, 2 June 2026.

Vacancies in the Diocese of Christchurch

07/05/2026

6th Sunday of Easter
10th May 8am & 10am Communion (pg. 476)
Readings: Acts 17:22-31| John 14:15-21

Sentence of the Day
‘Those who love me will keep my word,’ Jesus promises, ‘and my Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.’ (John 14:23)

Collect of the Day
Eternal God,
light of the minds that know you,
joy of the hearts that love you,
strength of the wills that serve you;
grant us so to know you that we may truly love you,
and so to love you that we may gladly serve you,
now and always. Amen.

30/04/2026

This week we welcome The Rev’d Dr Meg Harvey to Timaru as she begins her ministry as Vicar of St John’s and Priest-in-Charge of St Philip & All Saints. Meg’s Induction Service will be at St John’s Wai-iti Road, 7pm, this Friday 1 May. So join us as we pray and welcome Meg into her new role.

We are delighted to share that the Induction of Rev Meg Harvey to the Parish of St John's will take place on Friday 1st of May at 7pm 🤩

All are welcome for this event. Please join us at St John's Anglican Church (125 Wai-Iti Road) in welcoming Rev Meg to our parish and our community 🥳 Light supper to follow afterwards.

Date: Friday, 1st of May 2026
Time: 7:00pm, light supper afterwards
Location: 125 Wai-Iti Road, Timaru

28/04/2026

The Fifth Sunday of Easter
3rd May 2026 – 8am & 10am Communion & Evensong 5pm
Communion Pg. 476 Readings: Acts 7:55-60, John 14: 1-14

Sentence of the Day
‘I am the way, and the truth, and the life,’ says the Lord. ‘No one comes to the Father except through me.’ (John 14:6)

Collect of the Day
Eternal God,
your Son Jesus Christ
is the way, the truth and the life for all creation;
grant us grace to walk in his way,
to rejoice in his truth,
and to share his risen life;
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever. Amen.

22/04/2026

St Mark the Evangelist
8am & 10am Communion (pg. 456)
Readings: Acts 15:36-40 | Mark 13:9-13

Sentence of the Day
Go out into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation. (Mark 16:15)

Collect of the Day
Almighty God,
by your grace John Mark rose above failure,
and proved useful in your service;
grant that we may steadfastly abide in Christ,
and be fruitful in good works,
to the honour of your name. Amen.