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.

We would love for you to join us at St Mary's Church this Sunday for our special Animal Blessing Service for St. Francis Day.

Our children's choir will be in attendance at the 10am service and all animals in attendance will receive a special blessing.

Blessing of the Animals Service

6th September 2026 – 8am & 10am Communion & 5pm Evensong

Communion Pg. 404 Readings: Proverbs 2:1-11 1 John 2: 7-17

SENTENCE

Once again Jesus spoke to the people. This time he said ‘ I am the light for the world! Follow me, and you won’t be walking in the dark. You will have the light that gives life. John 8:12

COLLECT

Gracious and merciful God,

you kindled in the heart of Francis

such a flame of love

that he became wholly yours;

increase in us a wholehearted trust in you

and a humble love of all your creatures,

that we may know the joy the gospel brings;

through 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.

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).