First time? Plan your visit

What should I wear?

Tbh God has no interest in what you wear and neither do we! Please come as you are or as you feel most comfortable.

Does it cost money?

No. The reason Christianity is such good news is that forgiveness is free because God has paid for it. Because of this everyone is welcome to come to church free of charge, and we don’t ask guests to contribute to our costs.

Can anyone come?

The message about Jesus is the best news in the world, and is for everyone! We’re always delighted to welcome anyone and everyone whatever your background, spiritual orientation, age or gender.

Where & when can I find a service?

We have a number of congregations meeting at different times & locations across the area. Check out the ‘Worship Service’ section for more info or drop us a line via the Contact Us bubble.

Looking for something else or have more questions?

Feel free to explore our website for more info or drop us a line via the Contact Us bubble on the main page.

Get in touch

Worship Times & Locations

Sundays in Sumner, 1030am

Family orientated service held 1030am each Sunday at the Sumner School Hall, Dryden Street in Sumner. Communion is offered on the 2nd Sunday of each month. Includes children and youth programmes catering for ages 3+. See our Kids & Families section for more info.

Sundays in Sumner, 7pm

There is no evening service currently. Watch this space!

Sundays in Redcliffs, 9am

Informal Anglican Communion service held each Sunday at St Andrew’s Redcliffs followed by morning tea in the hall.

Midweek in Redcliffs

Traditional communion service, including hymns, held Wednesdays 10am at St Andrew’s Redcliffs.

Edith Cavell Services

On the first and third Thursday of each month at 11am a traditional communion service is held at Edith Cavell Rest Home in Sumner.

Special Services

Throughout the year we host a variety of special services including a Thy Kingdom Come Beacon Event, Christmas services and other seasonal events. Join our mailing list to keep up to date with these special services.

Contact Us

If you’d like to contact us give us a call or an email as per below. Alternatively you can fill in the contact form & we’ll be back in touch as soon as we possibly can.

Our Team

Vicar

Rev Harry Newton ‍

vicar@sumred.org.nz ‍

office: 03 326 6251 ‍

Admin

Amanda Price

‍office@sumred.org.nz

Office: 03 326 6251

Pastoral Care & Homegroups

Rick Smith

‍manager@sumred.org.nz

Office: 03 326 6251‍

Youth

Chrystal McKenzie‍

‍chrystal@sumred.org.nz ‍

Office: 03 326 6251‍

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Children & Families

Carlineke Jones

Kids@sumred.org.nz

Office: 03 326 6251‍

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Contact us below

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Give Online

You can give right now. Use our bank details below to set up a direct debit or use the form below to donate using your debit/credit card.

Parish Bank Account for Financial Giving:
03-1590-0018001-00
Code: Gift | Reference: Surname

Embedded Keela donation form

Care & Safety

We take the safety and wellbeing of our young people incredibly seriously at SumRed. All our key youth and children’s ministry volunteers are regularly police checked. We have also appointed a Children’s and Young Person’s Safety Officer (CYPSO) who is an active member of our Parish Vestry & oversees our CYPS team.

Our current CYPSO is Hazel. Not only is Hazel discreet and easily approachable, she also has experience working with children within a professional environment. There are a number of posters displayed around the church grounds providing information for how to contact the Parish CYPSO, CYPS team and/or someone outside of the Parish if you or a young person experience, or suspect, abuse to be taking place. On top of this, you can also use the form below as an easy way to report a concern to both Hazel & the Christchurch Diocesan Safety Team. All submissions are treated in a confidential and professional manner.

Kids' Church

Creche

Our creche is a space where parents/caregivers of babies and toddlers can let their children just be themselves while the adults stay engaged in the service. We genuinely love having children in our services and don’t mind the noise – in fact our Vicar, Rev. Harry, encourages it!

Sea Shells

Jellybeans is a fun, exciting, welcoming place for tamariki aged 3-5 to play and learn about who God is and how much he loves them. At a typical session we hear stories, sing songs, and create art and crafts. Held during our 1030am service at Nayland St Chapel.

Waves

Break is a vibrant Bible based programme for tamariki aged 5-10. We play games and learn about Jesus through stories told in age-appropriate ways. There is a strong emphasis on exploring the real life situations that kids experience and how God is present in them. Held during our 1030am service at Nayland St Chapel.

Groms

Jesus hung out with his friends; he learnt, he taught, he laughed, he smiled. At Groms, we aim to live a lifestyle like Jesus did...and have fun as a family while on the adventure. Groms is for school years 7-9 and is held during our 1030am service at Nayland St Chapel.

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Youth

Youth Group

Weeknights during term time

We believe life is done best when we're connected to other people, sharing the highs, lows, fears and dreams together in a community of people who care. Each week we run Scumna Small Groups. Whether it's surfing, skating, playing golf, art, mini road trips or hanging out around Sumner - we've got a small group for you!

Combined socials

Once a month, we get all our small groups together and have one big youth hang out. Things we get up to; eating together, skate comps on our indoor ramp, foosball and short messages tackling the big topics; who Jesus is, mental health, addictions and purpose.

To join one of our small groups or get connected to our youth group, contact our youth leadership team through the Contact Us bubble.

Instagram: @scmnayouth

Young Adults

Home Groups

We have various home groups meeting during the week that cater specially for young adults. Home Group is a chance to connect, delve into deep topics, build friendships that last & take your next steps in your faith journey. For more info contact us via the Contact Us bubble.

Gatherings

Sometimes it’s fun to get together just because we can. Be it a lazy Sunday lunch, pizza at the beach or yarning around the fire we love to get together and just relax. Drop us a line via the Contact Us bubble to connect in.

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Home Groups

Life is Better When we do it Together

Here at SumRed we believe that following Jesus makes life better and makes us better at life. But we also know that sometimes it can be lonely following the way of Jesus. The thing is: we weren’t made to follow Jesus in isolation. We were made to do it together.

Home Groups are an awesome way to make new friends, go deeper in faith, be enriched spiritually, find a safe space to ask hard questions & take your next steps in your faith journey.

We have a number of groups meeting throughout the week across Sumner, Redcliffs and Mt Pleasant. We’re also always in the process of establishing new groups. So if you’d like to know more drop us a line via the Contact Us bubble & we’ll be touch ASAP.

Other Groups & Gatherings

Create & Connect

You are welcome to an art and craft group which meets at St Andrews on Thursdays from 10 am until mid-day. A great opportunity to meet people, have a cuppa, enjoy creative activities and gather some inspiration! Bring along a project you are working on; or learn something new! Contact Beth Moore ph 0226781252.

Riding the Wave

Riding the Wave Art Group meets on the last Saturday of the month at Nayland St Chapel in Sumner. We aim to help people ease into the 'creative flow' through a variety of simple art techniques in a caring, prayer-soaked, fun-filled environment. Through these experiences we hope to demonstrate the love of God and make opportunity for people to receive healing and freedom in the Lord. Contact Jo ph 0210574999.

Inspire Ladies Nights

Come along to hear an inspiring speaker, eat delicious nibbles and enjoy the company of other women. Friday evening event held 3 times per year. Contact Deb Williams ph 021707769.

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First time? Plan your visit

What should I wear?

Does it cost money?

Can anyone come?

Where & when can I find a service?

Looking for something else or have more questions?

Worship Times & Locations

Sundays in Sumner, 1030am

Sundays in Sumner, 7pm

Sundays in Redcliffs, 9am

Midweek in Redcliffs

Edith Cavell Services

Special Services

Contact Us

Our Team

Vicar

Rev Harry Newton ‍

Admin

Amanda Price

Pastoral Care & Homegroups

Youth

Children & Families

Contact us below

Give Online

Give Online

Care & Safety

Care & Safety

Kids' Church

Kids' Church

Creche

Sea Shells

Waves

Groms

Youth Group

Weeknights during term time

Combined socials

Young Adults

Home Groups

Gatherings

Home Groups

Life is Better When we do it Together

Other Groups & Gatherings

Create & Connect

Riding the Wave

Inspire Ladies Nights

Sunday:27 April 9am at Redcliffs& Service Sunday 10:30am at Nayland Chapel

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& Service Sunday 10:30am at Nayland Chapel}