Our Services
Our worship is within the Anglican tradition. The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is a central part of our worship. We value the Anglican practice of common prayer, using liturgies (written forms of worship) that enable the responses and prayers of the whole congregation. These liturgies are drawn from A New Zealand Prayer Book as well as other resources that reflect the particular seasonal emphases of the Church’s Year. Worship, while flexible, always references the Christ-centered message of our faith.
Easter Services
13th April
Palm / Passion Sunday
St Paul’s
St Peter’s
9:00am
10:30 am
Eucharist
Eucharist
16th April
Maundy Thursday
St Peter’s
19:30pm
Eucharist with footwashing
18th April
Good Friday
St Peter’s
10:30am
Solemn Proclamation of the Cross & Mass of the pre-Sanctified
20th April
Easter Sunday
St Paul’s
St Peter’s
9:30am
10:30 am
Eucharist
Easter Rites & Eucharist
Sunday Services
St Peter’s Queenstown
Every Sunday ~ 10:30am
An intergenerational service featuring music and a liturgical presentation. The service is usually 60-70 minutes long in duration and is followed by morning tea in the adjoining lounge.
St Paul’s Arrowtown
Every Sunday ~ 9:00am
This is an intergenerational service which sometimes features music but sometimes does not. The service is generally 45-50 minutes long, followed by morning tea in the lounge next door.
Glenorchy
4th Sunday of the month ~ 3pm
The Mission Hall at Glenorchy is an ecumenical building used primarily for worship services of the mainline Christian denominations, especially Roman Catholic and Anglican members. The Anglican contribution to these services is a monthly Eucharist, or occasionally a non-Eucharistic (i.e. no communion) liturgical service, in a very informal style. The service, which generally lasts only about half an hour, is often followed by afternoon tea in one of several relatively nearby private homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens during service?
We gather as a community, we confess our sins and receive God’s forgiveness, we hear readings from the Bible and listen to a reflection on those readings. We sing, have moments of silence and we respond to what we have heard with an affirmation of faith and with our prayers for the world, our community, for those in need and for ourselves. We share a sign of peace with one another and we celebrate Communion together. Then we go and have a tea or coffee afterwards.
What do I wear?
This can be a tricky question at the best of times. Please just come as you are, in whatever you are comfortable. There is no dress code (other than generally accepted standards of decency).
Do I have to participate in Communion?
There is no expectation from you to participate in Communion. You may come forward to receive a blessing or you may wish to remain seated to reflect.
What if I don’t know the words?
The service is printed out in a booklet you receive as you enter the church.