Service moved online, severe weather warnings

Please see the message below regarding this weeks service: Sunday 11th of April 2026 St Martin’s Presbyterian Church – Papatoetoe Due to the MetService severe weather warning in place from Saturday night through Sunday, and with the safety of our parishioners as our highest priority, this Sunday’s 10:00am service will be held online instead of …

Easter 2026 Message

Moderator’s Easter message 2026 Easter is upon us and the principalities and powers are once again raging using the human propensity for evil to wreak havoc on human society, whether it’s on the big stage of world affairs or the husband beating his partner and children down the street. Once, I thought humans were basically …

Walkathon 2026

07-03-2026 Our church community came together yesterday for a wonderful Walkathon to raise funds for our new fence. The sun was out and there was plenty of enthusiasm as members of all ages took part in the walk. It was encouraging to see all members giving it a go, sharing laughs, and plenty of steps …

Waitangi 2026 Message

Te Tiriti o Waitangi no Māngere Maunga On Auckland Anniversary Day just past, I went for a walk from where I was staying to the top of Māngere Maunga. I sat for about two hours on the highest point to chill out, think about some things and pray. The immediate emotion – for those who …