Our Sunday Services
Our services are designed as a creative whole, where the sermon, music, prayers and readings are all designed to reinforce one central idea.
We appreciate the musical heritage of the past and use older songs and hymns, we also choose to use more modern music and songs that reflect in fresher ways our heart for God.
We also attempt to bring other creative elements into our services whenever possible. People are encouraged to participate if they want to in readings and prayers. The communion part of the service (Eucharist) is lead by a priest.
When are services held?
Each Sunday the service is a 9.30am although held in different venues. One Sunday a month there is no service. Services
1st Sunday of the Month – Pakaraka – Holy Trinity
2nd Sunday of the Month – No Service
3rd Sunday of the Month – Okaihau – St Catherine
4th Sunday of the Month – Waimate North – St John the Baptist
5th Sunday of the Month – when applicable to be advised
When are services held?
Each Sunday the service is a 9.30am although held in different venues. One Sunday a month there is no service. Services
1st Sunday of the Month – Pakaraka – Holy Trinity
2nd Sunday of the Month – No Service
3rd Sunday of the Month – Okaihau – St Catherine
4th Sunday of the Month – Waimate North – St John the Baptist
5th Sunday of the Month – when applicable to be advised
How should I dress?
Casual – The way you feel most comfortable. Formal dress is only for weddings and funerals
Do I need to bring anything?
No – the Bible readings are in the service sheet.
What is the music like?
We offers praise & worship music both contemporary and historic. The focus is on everybody singing led people at the front and backed by guitars, a keyboard or organ. You don’t have to sing if you don’t want to. The music spans a range of styles from joyful celebration to intimate communion with God.
Where do I park?
There are plenty of parking available in front of the churches and at Pakaraka beside the church.
What does your church believe?
What we believe is listed under our DNA. Please click here for more…
Are children welcome?
Although we do not have a formal Sunday School, children are warmly welcomed at our churches and there is a special area in each of the churches with toys and activities for their enjoyment.
How should I dress?
Casual – The way you feel most comfortable. Formal dress is only for weddings and funerals
Do I need to bring anything?
No – the Bible readings are in the service sheet.
What is the music like?
We offers praise & worship music both contemporary and historic. The focus is on everybody singing led people at the front and backed by guitars, a keyboard or organ. You don’t have to sing if you don’t want to. The music spans a range of styles from joyful celebration to intimate communion with God.
Where do I park?
There are plenty of parking available in front of the churches and at Pakaraka beside the church.
What does your church believe?
What we believe is listed under our DNA. Please click here for more…
Children are very welcome!
Although we do not have a formal Sunday School, children are warmly welcomed at our churches and there is a special area in each of the churches with toys and activities for their enjoyment.