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Haere Mai - Welcome to St. John's 

Be with Jesus. 

Become like Him. 

Do as Jesus did.

Church Service

When

Where

Corner of Berkshire and Durham Street, Arrowtown 

​Includes children's & youth programs during term time

Sundays at 10am

Christmas Services

PICNIC DINNER CAROLS

14 DEC 5:30PM

*no Sunday morning service

CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE

24 DEC 9:00PM

CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE

25 DEC 9:00AM

Upcoming Events

  • Scripture Union Y7-10 Summer Camp
    Scripture Union Y7-10 Summer Camp
    Sun, 04 Jan
    Lake Hāwea
    04 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm – 08 Jan 2026, 12:00 pm
    Lake Hāwea, Lake Hāwea 9382, New Zealand
    We high recommend Scripture Unions Summer camps right here in our area, this year in Lake Hawea! Information: Years 7-10, January 4th-8th, cost: $220 More information & RSVP is at the link. Then let us know if you're going so we can help organise.
  • Scripture Union Y11-13 Summer Camp
    Scripture Union Y11-13 Summer Camp
    Sun, 11 Jan
    Te Anau
    11 Jan 2026, 12:20 pm – 16 Jan 2026, 12:20 pm
    Te Anau, Te Anau, New Zealand
    We highly recommend going to Scripture Unions Youth Camps this summer, right in our own area! For Years 11-13, it will be in Te Anau on January 11-16th and will cost $260. RSVP and information is at the link below. Then let us know if you will be joining so we can help organise a group if needed!
  • Church Whanau Camp
    Church Whanau Camp
    Fri, 06 Feb
    Pukerau
    06 Feb 2026, 12:00 pm – 08 Feb 2026, 11:00 am
    Pukerau, 9772/89 Kaiwera Road, Pukerau 9772, New Zealand
    Join us for our yearly family camp February 6th-8th! Cost per person: Adult: $150 Secondary Youth: $138 Primary Youth: $128 Under 5's: $32 Ages 0-2: FREE Prices includes all meals & accomodation. We DO NOT want anyone to not come due to finances. If you need help PLEASE reach out.
  • Easter Camp '26!
    Easter Camp '26!
    Thu, 02 Apr
    Location is TBD
    02 Apr 2026, 5:00 pm – 06 Apr 2026, 3:00 pm
    Location is TBD
    Youth Year 8+ join us for Easter Camp 2026! Info is attached on the flyer, but please RSVP below and join us for an incredible weekend of games, food, camping, community, and Jesus.
  • Vanuatu 2026 Expression of Interest
    Vanuatu 2026 Expression of Interest
    Sat, 04 Jul
    Location is TBD
    04 Jul 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
    Location is TBD
    Please email us if you're interested in learning more about our Vanuatu missions trip in 2026. We're planning on traveling there during the July school holiday period.

WEEKLY Events

TUE

Mainly Music

10:00 - 11:00 AM

Cost $5

Babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and parents will be treated to music and story, activity and interaction, structured and unstructured fun. Each session is designed for delight as you participate together.

TUE

Discipleship Group

12 PM

Location: East Lounge

 

Come and connect for deeper community and relationship with Christ in East Lounge at St. John's. Topics vary Term to Term.

WED

High School Boys Group

4:00 - 5:30 PM

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1 Timothy 4:12, a time for the High School youth to meet and connect about life, Jesus, Scripture, and community as we grow closer to God and others. Be ready for games, videos, and conversation!

WED

Men's Prayer Brekky

7:30 - 8:30 AM

Location: Franks

11 Ave Shotover

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Enjoy a great time of fellowship and encouragement with other Christian men. We have a short Bible study & pray for the needs in our lives, church, community, nation, and world—all during an optional coffee or brekky.

THU

Women's Small Group

7:45 - 9:00 PM

Location: Varies (contact below)

 

Come and connect for a time of Bible study, prayer, & community. Location does vary so please reach out below for interest and contact.

FRI

Youth Group

Year 8 - 13

7:00 - 8:30 PM

 

Following Jesus is a joy! Join our Jr Youth Group for games, friends, food, and teachings about the life of Jesus and importance of discipleship & friendship. 

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For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

- Matthew 6:21

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History

The stone church was built in 1873, designed by F.W. Burwell and built with the assistance of Chinese labourers, as the gold rush was over. The thick walls were built straight on top of the ground, and it wasn’t until 1995 that a concrete foundation 1 metre deep, was poured under the outside half of each of the external walls.... READ MORE

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