St Mary’s Church, Timaru

A place to celebrate
since 1881

Celebrating Timaru’s Christian community -
now and in the future.

St Mary’s Anglican Church has since 1880 played a prominent role in the Timaru community. Beautifully situated on a hilltop in central Timaru, St Mary's is rich in tradition and history. Our open and inclusive congregation make us a welcoming spiritual home for the worship of God and the celebration of Timaru’s Christian community.

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If you wish to update your details, be added to our Parish roll or seek assistance from Clergy in relation to Pastoral matters, please fill in a form at the entrance table. These can be handed in at offertory time or dropped into the letter box at the hall. All information is confidential.

2nd Sunday in Advent
8th December 2024; 8.00am & 10am
Communion pg. 404 Philippians 1:3-11 Luke 3:1-6

Sentence of the Day

By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high will break upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. (Luke 1:78,79)

Collect of the Day

Praise and honour to you living God
for John the Baptist,
and for all those voices crying in the wilderness
who prepare your way.
May we listen when a prophet speaks your word,
and obey;
for the sake of Jesus Christ our Redeemer. Amen.

Weekly Prayer Group - 10am -10.30am, Thursdays.

As Christians we are called together as a praying community.

As part of our common life of prayer, the St Mary’s Prayer Group meets weekly in the church at 10.00am on Thursdays. You are welcome to join us, to come and hold a time of prayer and intercession for both specific needs and for the wider needs of our world.

The prayer meeting lasts for half an hour and we hope to see you there.

These are held every Friday at 12pm and are a moment to share prayers for the hope of peace and reconciliation in the world.

All are welcome.

"God, we believe that you call us together to pray for peace in the world.

We believe that you call us to help in healing the many wounds of society and in reconciling people to each other and to God. Help us, as individuals and together, to work, in love, for peace and never to lose heart."

Elder Care: An Elder Care Group — providing friendship, help, and support for people aged over 65 — is coming to Timaru.

Supported by the three local Anglican Parishes and Anglican Care, the group will meet at St John’s Church, Wai-iti Road on Mondays (1.00pm-3.00pm).

Elder care is currently looking for guests, as well as volunteers to assist with transport, afternoon tea, and spending time with guests in the group.

For more information, contact Margot Goodman 03 684 4323 or
021 0239 4850 (Timaru Co-ordinator & Deacon at Marchwiel).