Gathering in Worship


Worship is central to our life as a Christian Community. In worship, St. David’s offers a Christian spirituality that is hospitable, celebratory, thoughtful and relevant to contemporary life. We are creative and enjoy music. Our worship style is neither pentecostal nor highly traditional,

Robert Cleaver is our Organist / Pianist and from time to time he is joined by instrumentalists or a singing group - 'The Music Makers'. We try to use the best of all styles of worship music: old hymns and contemporary songs. We especially enjoy contemporary hymns written by New Zealand writers and composers.

Our worship centre has some very beautiful banners and fabric art (locally designed and made)


Morning Worship


Sunday 10 a.m. This is our main focus for the week – normally led by the Minister, with active participation from the congregation, in readings, prayers and drama.

During school terms, there is time in worship for our young people before they depart to "Godsown" for the younger children and CSA (Christian Society of Awesomeness) for intermediate and secondary aged children.  Once a term at least, the whole service will be one "all age worship" service.

Holy Communion is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of each month during morning worship, and on occasion at mid-week gatherings. The Minister /ordained Elders are available for home communions.

During January worship is shared with Wesley Broadway Methodist Church.  Please check the "What's Happening" page.

Special Services for Christian Festivals

  • Holy Week (the week leading up to Good Friday), and over the Easter weekend please look at "What's Happening" for worship details. 
  • Christmas, to celebrate the birthday of Jesus there will be:
    * A Family Christmas pageant

    * A Service of readings and carols

    * A Blue Christmas service (for those who have experienced a loss or are grieving)

    * A service to highlight the Christian World Service Christmas Appeal,

    * A Christmas Eve service

    * A Family worship service Christmas Day

    These are advertised through the Sunday Bulletin, Kowhai Communications (the church Newsletter) and the Manawatu Standard Newspaper.

     

Community Facing Worship



Reflecting on New Zealand culture -  on the nearest Sunday to 25 April, we hold an ANZAC Memorial Service.

Services are conducted regularly  in some Terrace End rest homes.

Kumbayah Services - for people with intellectual disabilities and their families and caregivers, are held monthly, 3rd Sunday, 2.00 pm These are lead by the Rev Anne Bennett, our Community Chaplain

Family Friday Nights – 5.30 pm - a shared meal (takeaways) and family worship. This connects with our Outreach Programmes for preschoolers and their families.

Significant moments in the Journey of Life


Baptisms: At St David’s we warmly welcome infants and adults into the life of the church through Christian baptism. Baptisms occur during Sunday morning worship.
Our minister is also available to conduct Thanksgiving, Dedication or Naming ceremonies for children.
Classes leading to adult membership of the church (confirmation) are also held.

Weddings: Our Minister is available for Christian wedding services, either at the church or other venues.

Funerals: We work alongside funeral directors to provide  meaningful and helpful funeral services, for any family wishing to use our services. The minister works with the families to provide a service that reflects the spirituality of the deceased.