WHAT'S ON

Get the details on upcoming events in the life of our church and further afield.

Big Day Out

Sunday 11 October

We're bringing all of our congregations together in one place for one day. We're one church, meeting in different places most weeks. Every so often, it matters that we actually see that — that we stand in one room together and remember what we're here for: to see lives transformed on our campus and in our city, through Jesus Christ, for the glory of God.

10 am–3 pm
Haere-roa, 90 Ilam Rd
No regular services this Sunday.

Lunch and morning tea are provided — a contribution of $8 per person or $20 per family is appreciated.

City Men social: robot building

Saturday 29 August

Men, join us for the EPro8 challenge — teams work together to design and build robots for a series of hands-on challenges. You don't need to be an engineer — it's simply a good chance to build something with a few guys you might not know that well yet, and have a laugh in the process. Max. 28 participants.

Saturday 29 August, 9 am–12 pm
Middleton Grange School
$5 pp towards World Vision

RSVP via the City Church Essentials WhatsApp group or contact Kadin Wood

Men's Christian Convention

Wednesday 9 September

Come along and hear Gary Millar speak from Romans 12:1-2 on how to be Christian men in a complex world. Join Christian men from across the region for an encouraging evening of good Bible teaching, good songs and prayer. Come early for an optional seminar on what it means to be gentle, along with a fish & chips dinner from 5.15 pm.

Wednesday 9 September, 7–9.30 pm
Optional seminar: 5.15 pm
La Vida Centre, 34A Hansons Lane

Register

Big Ideas Night: Time 2 Talk

Monday 21 September

Brett Harvey from Tāima Kōrero — Time 2 Talk delivers engaging, honest and sensible information on how to talk about pornography with your child or teenager, and why these conversations need to happen.

Backed by the latest statistics and research, Brett’s presentations draw on his first-hand knowledge of the negative effects of pornography and provide attendees with an eye-opening insight into the multi-billion dollar industry that is targeting our children.

You will leave feeling well-informed, empowered and equipped to have these difficult yet essential conversations with your children.

Monday 21 September
7.30 pm, Riccarton High School staff room
No registration required

Learn more about Time 2 Talk

Note: We had initially planned a Big Ideas Night on digital discipleship more broadly. We've decided to make the most of the opportunity to have Brett equip parents with his workshop this year and will postpone our original plan to 2027.

Fields Women's Getaway

25–27 September

Come away with the Fields Church women for a weekend of refreshment in God’s Word and time together, listening to TGCW21 talks on James and living steadfastly in faith.

Register

Annual General Meeting

Sunday 18 October

Each year, we gather as a church family for our Annual General Meeting — a legal requirement under our trust rules, and a chance to see clearly how Cornerstone has stewarded God's resources over the past year.

At this year's AGM, we'll:

Vote on our Executive Team
Confirm the Board of Reference member up for renewal
Report on the year's finances and ministry stewardship

All members are warmly encouraged to attend, as we seek to lead responsibly and faithfully with what God has entrusted to us.

Sunday 18 October
11.45 am, Riccarton High School staff room

Weekly events & groups

Growth Groups

Our weekly Growth Groups are central to the way we walk alongside each other; we grow more like Christ, pray and care for one another, rooted in the Word of God.

Join a Growth Group

Shared Meals

All of our congregations have regular opportunities to enjoy time together over food after their Sunday service. We communicate the details at church each week and through our WhatsApp congregational essential updates groups.