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Introduction


St Andrew's by the Sea is an historic church situated on the corner of Albert and Owen Streets, in Whitianga, NZ. From its very beginning, this church has been used as a place of worship for all Protestant denominations.

This church may be small in size, but is very active in the community, offering many activities and sharing the love of Christ in a very practical way.

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St Andrew's By The Sea


Worship at St Andrew's by the Sea


10.00 a.m. every Sunday


Communion service first Sunday of every month

Children are always welcome.Bible activities are provided for children to explore while seated with their parents.

There is a quiet corner with toys at the back of the church. Older children may choose to learn with a Bible teacher in the lounge.

Parish Secretary: Dorothy Preece 022 1322 061

Office email: standrewswhitianga@gmail.com
Meals: Contact Maureen 027 246 6164

Church Bank Account Number for online deposits: 020 496 0062562 000

For donations to Meals online deposits: 03 1578 0108901 00






  Opportunities for Worship, and Fellowship in August/September 2026
 

        Sunday Worship @ St Andrew’s - Sundays 10.00 am


Aug  2nd  Julie St George and Bible Team. Communion – Dorothy
         9th   Rev. Andrew Warren
      16th    Kevin Pringle
      23rd   John and Robin Twemlow
      30th   Rev. Richard Small

 

Sep 6th    Rev Shirley Barker-Kirby Communion
     13th    Dorothy Preece
     20th    Deacon Margaret Birtles
     27th    Julie and Bible Team.                   

                        

         
                                   


             



                                                                   Sunday Duty Rosters

 

Door Welcoming:

1st Sunday – Martin Wigmore,

2nd Sunday -  Janet Brown

3rd Sunday - Dorothy Preece,

4th Sunday - Annie Lynch, Madeleine Saunders

5th Sunday -  Ian & Janet Brown


Morning Tea:

1stSunday -    Madeleine Saunders, Annie Lynch

2nd Sunday - Gina Mahmud, Janet Finlayson

3rd Sunday - Lea Jooste, Dorothy Preece

4th Sunday -  Brigid Clarke, Peter Chaffin

5th Sunday  - Debbie Gordon, Janet Brown


 


                     
Regular Groups

 
Mondays:   Upright & Active  9.30 a.m. Weekly exercises for active seniors.
                  Church Hall. Contact Kathy 021 254 2769 or Wendy 027 721 5113
                  Manawai Kai Heart Food Kitchen Community Meals
                  takeaway only, every Monday 2.50 - 5 pm.
                  Contact Maureen 027 246 6164
Tuesdays:  Exercise Group  (9.00am - 10.00am) Contact Kathie 021 254 2769 or Wendy 027 7215113
                
                  Stitch 'n Chat Alternate Tuesdays Hamilton Room  1.30 pm. Contact Julie 021 169 1637                                                                                                                                                                           
                  Enliven (Presbyterian Support for the Elderly) Contact person: Wendy 021 2296 324  

Wednesdays: Ladies Bible Study 10.00 a.m. Contact Julie 021 169 1637
                  Inter-Church Woman's Fellowship monthly contact Annie 866 3711
                  Scrapbags Quilting Group 9.30am - 2.30pm weekly. Contact Wilma 027 253 5589
                  Parkinson's Support - 6 weekly - contact Erwin 07 866 5665  for dates and times

Thursday:  Enliven (Presbyterian Support for the  Elderly)   Contact person: Wendy 021 2296 324                            

Friday:      Bible Study Friday 1.30 pm Church Contact Julie 021 169 1637 (Autumn Series May )

                 Cancer Support Coffee Morning   First Friday of every month. Contact Lareece McGregor - cancer nurse 027 880 5644 or Di Taylor Social Worker 027 252 7996
                 
                 Blind / Low Vision Group 10 am  - 12 on 2nd Friday of each month. Contact Jackie 07 866 5054