Engaging Our Community

Each Monday during school terms, at 9.30am, Mainly Music meets in Roberton Hall to bless pre-school children and their care givers. Come give it a look! Also see our Mainly Music main page!  

Each School Term Break we have a safe, fun and values-driven holiday programme for ages 5-12!, involving crafts, field trips, fun and active activities and timeless spiritual values. Have a look at our Autumn 2021 video

Embers meets every Tuesday during the school term from 3:30pm – 5pm at St Christophers. A week at Embers looks like hanging out and building relationships, playing games, eating food, and having discussions about God and the Bible. We have a lot of fun! Any intermediate (year 6-8) is warmly welcome. If you are interested […]

Each Wednesday evening during school terms, our youth meet from 7-9pm at the church. We start with games, then move into worship, followed by a Bible study and snacks. We also run various events during the term, as well as several camps throughout the year. Check their main page

LIFE GROUP SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUNG ADULTS   How do I find God in this crazy world?  Does He even notice or care?  Who is this God?  What does it even mean to follow Jesus? Young Adults meet on Monday at 6PM for a meal and chat, followed by study and discussion at 7PM, in the […]

Little Dove is our Drop in Centre and connection group for seniors, and others in our local neighbourhood. We’re determined everyone should have access to a loving community with care and joy, and Little Dove promotes connection, chat, games, puzzles and friendship. The welcome is warm, the mah-jong is cut-throat! Join us Fridays 1-3pm, at […]

Using a professional programme, Movement to Music is a gentle exercise class which works on gentle conditioning, aerobics, and soft impact dance, as well as promoting cognitive function.  It’s followed by afternoon tea, laughter and chat. Give it a go! 12.15pm Mondays!

We have day and evening groups for qualified informal and relational learning English, to adjust and function in our New Zealand life here! More details

St Christopher’s has a long history of practical support for families in need, including our Food Pantry. First, we have our community food pantry system, shared with local people in our own community.  A few families are associated with our church, mostly they come via relational connections and through our relationships with local schools.  The […]

We currently have 24/7 youth workers present at both Merrin and Westburn Schools, supporting our local children, with an emphasis on their holistic wellbeing and development.    

St Christopher’s has an association with Petersgate Counselling Centre, located at 29 Yaldhurst Road, near St Peter’s, Upper Riccarton. Petersgate operates as a not-for-profit charitable trust which, this year, celebrated its 25th anniversary. From their website, “Petersgate counselling centre was initially established in 1996 as an ecumenical project to provide a counselling service that is […]

Those widowed go through a journey with no map.  Only those who’ve “walked the ground” understand. The St Christopher’s widows group meets regularly for social time, support, prayer and sharing. There’s space for you here, with people who understand.