St Mary's Addington – A heritage church in the heart of Addington

A Heritage Church at the heart of Addington

The Anglican Church of St Mary the Virgin has been an integral part of the Addington community in Christchurch City, New Zealand since 1867. It graces the tree-filled space in the centre of Church Square.

Sermon

Put on the whole armour of God

Ephesians 6:10-20: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his power. Put on the whole armour of God, so that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our struggle is not against enemies of blood and flesh, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against […]

How do you encounter God?

Reflection: How do you encounter God? On Easter Sunday afternoon, I visited my elder daughter, her partner and her two little rescue-dogs (what I call, my grand-dogs). While I receive a welcoming “hi” from my daughter and her partner, the dogs have a far more expressive way of welcoming me. Every time I visit, their […]

Celebrating Allan Hudson

Allan Hudson was honored at the 2024 Volunteer Recognition Awards by Volunteering Canterbury for his outstanding contributions to the community. His dedicated volunteering has significantly impacted the lives of Addington Residents and the St. Mary’s community. 🌟🙌

Joyful Pentecostal worship

The St Mary the Virgin, Addington congregation shared the Lord’s Prayer in our three national languages as well as the languages of our ethnically diverse parishioners. Our Spirit-given gifts were identified (one child identifying skin colour as their gift) and the ‘birthing’ of the Church was celebrated with cake and singing. Another child spontaneously led […]

St Mary’s Anglican Events

October

Sunday Service

7pm-8.30pm

Addington Heritage Evening

This event is a co-operative effort between St.Mary’s, the Addington Neighbourhood Association with support from the Christchurch City Council Heritage team.

Fiona Lees will discuss Augustus Jens Amil Schwartz ,who arrived in New Zealand from Copenhagen in 1867 and had a very close connection with Saint Mary’s for many years and also a long and distinguished career with the Public Works Department.
Carl Bonniface will recall living and working in Addington with amusing anecdotes about working at the Addington Workshops.
Graham Thompson will speak about the history of 320 Selwyn Street(recently demolished-formerly “The Silvan” gallery and cafe and Tass Appliances)
Gareth Wright will have a topic about the Heritage listed Addington Cemetery.
Music will be provided by David Lloyd and Blanche Fryer(had sung at “The Silvan”).

Evening will finish with tea, coffee, iced buns and conversations.

Free event.

October