If you would like more information about any of the following groups, or to join – please contact the office on (03) 348 5653.
Meet on the 1st Wednesday of the month at 10 am celebrating Holy Communion in the Parish Hall, followed by morning tea and a guest speaker. Some outings are held from time to time.
A very busy card making group meet many Saturdays in the Parish Hall and sometimes other venues from 10 am – 4 pm.
St. Peter’s has a choir of over 20 members and has a fine reputation and standard. We also have some talented instrumentalists. If you can sing in tune, can preferably read music, would like to be involved in leading worship and are looking for good fellowship, please contact the Director of Music, through the office.
This group meet on a Thursday in the York room from 10 am until noon. It is a place to enjoy good coffee and tea, homemade food and a chat. Everyone is welcome. A koha is invited.
This group meets every Friday during school term time at Petersgate from 4 pm until 6 pm. A group of tutors from St. Peter’s congregation present lessons designed to assist migrants with life in New Zealand. Fellowship and friendship is fostered, afternoon tea provided and some pastoral support.
Once a term a Christian focussed lesson is presented. This may be about Christianity in general or a Bible story. The class is free and all are welcome.
Our Exercise Class is held in the Parish Hall every Tuesday from 9.30 am until 10.30 am, followed by a cuppa. The roll is full at the present time but if you wish to join you may put your name on the waiting list by phoning the office on (03) 348 5653.
Our group arrange the flowers in the Parish Hall each week for the services on Sunday.
This group meet on a Sunday, during term time, at 9.30 am in the York Room. They have a learning session until joining the congregation to receive communion. Their programme is hands-on and lots of fun. We want to share the gospel in children’s language and so children can develop their own faith according to Gospel values. The children paint ‘welcome’ stones to give to children at Baptism; they perform plays at Christmas and other times of the year; they make gifts for mothers’ day to give out at church; they go on family outings to places like 10 pin bowling and have picnics. The parents also have a meal together once a term.
Keeping Good Company is a group of performers who have been offering their dramatic and musical skills to churches, schools and community groups for some years now. These have included musicals, Passion Plays, Dinner Theatres, historical and Biblical characterisations, Children’s Holiday Shows, Christmas sketches for children and adults, along with a variety of short plays for various occasions. Scripts produced by KGC have not only been produced locally but have also had wider circulation in many countries through the website Dramatix. Enquiries welcome for potential actors, musicians or backstage crew – contact David via email here.
Mainly Music participants meet each Tuesday during term time in the Parish Hall at 11 am until noon. Mothers, fathers, grandparents and children all enjoy a musical hour and morning tea.
On the 1st Sunday of the month there is a Mission Table full of goodies, baking, preserves, gifts etc which parishioners have donated. The funds raised from these Mission Tables are sent to help various overseas groups in Cambodia, Fiji, Philippines, Tanzania etc.
Petersgate Trust provides affordable professional counselling to the community. We respect and look after the needs of everyone, regardless of creed, culture or socio-economic background.
Please refer to — https://www.petersgate.org.nz/
We have a large team who take Holy Communion to Rest Homes in our area. Nine rest homes have a special service once a month with hymns. We also take Holy Communion to those who are housebound. Please phone the office if you know someone who would like this.
Our Sharing and Caring Group meet at a parishioners home every 2nd Monday from 10 am until 11.30 am. They have a short Bible study, prayer and morning tea.
The walkers meet twice a week – Mondays at 9.30 am and Thursdays at 1.30 pm. A list of places to meet and walk is circulated to those interested.
This group meet every Friday, during term time; 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm in the Parish Hall. The Orchestra is both a musical group as well as a fellowship group. The programme runs as follows:
6.00 pm – Food, glorious food
6.30 pm – Ensemble practice
7.30 pm – Circle time/games
8.00 pm – Dismissal
On the 4th Sunday of each month, the orchestra will have the opportunity to play for the 11.00 am Family Holy Communion Service in the Bowden Hall.
As this is a community service, there is no membership fee.