Celebrating 150 Years
of faithful ministry, worship, and service in Sumner-Redcliffs.
Celebrating 150 Years
In November 2026, our Parish will commemorate 150 years of faithful service and worship to the glory of God in the Sumner-Redcliffs area, a milestone made all the richer by the fact that St Andrew’s Redcliffs will also be celebrating 120 years at the same time. Together, these anniversaries speak to a long and enduring history of faith, worship, and service in our community.
This is a significant occasion in the life of our church. To honour it fittingly, we have planned a full week of celebration beginning Tuesday 24 November and culminating in a combined church service with Bishop Peter on Sunday 29 November.
On this website you will find all the key information about how we intend to commemorate this wonderful occasion, as well as details as to how you can book tickets and take part in the festivities.
We warmly invite you to join us as we celebrate 150 years of God’s faithfulness to our Parish.
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150th Celebration Events
150th Celebration Events
Contemporary Worship Evening
Tuesday 24 November, 7pm
Nayland St Chapel
While there is much planned for the week of celebration to commemorate our 150th anniversary, our intent is bracket the week with worship and thanksgiving beginning with an evening of contemporary worship at Nayland St Chapel.
This gathering will be purely worshipful in nature. No need to RSVP. Just come as you are to praise God for all he has done, and is continuing to do, through our church.
All Saints Site Visit
Wednesday 25 November, 11am
All Saints site, Wakefield Ave
Christchurch City Council have granted us limited access to the original All Saints site on Wakefield Ave. Access is for Parishioners and their loved ones with priority given to those with a personal connection to the site. Due to ongoing Red Zone access restrictions, visits will have time and group size visits. Attendees will need to abide by all health and safety instructions.
Contact us to express interest, RSVP, or if you have any questions.
Saturday 28 November, 630pm
Sumner School Hall
Parish Party
To commemorate St Andrew, the patron saint of both St Andrew’s Church Redcliffs and Scotland, we are having a live ceilidh Scottish dancing band join us for our Parish Party! Live music, catered light supper, and hosted at Sumner School Hall, this ticketed event promises to be the high point of our week of celebration.
Click the link to find out more details and to book tickets (bookings essential).
Sunday 29 November, 1030am
Sumner School Hall
Thanksgiving Service
Our week will culminate in a combined service of thanksgiving at Sumner School Hall, bringing our congregations together for one shared act of worship. We are delighted that Bishop Peter will be joining us for this wonderful occasion.
The service will include confirmations and will be followed by a semi-catered lunch on the school lawn (inside if wet) replete with bouncy castle, candy floss, and games foe all ages. A photographic display charting the history of the parish will also be available to view. A commemorative book will also be available for people to record fond memories of the life of our church in; this will then be stored in Diocesan Archives.