weddings
A wedding is one of life’s great moments, a time for good wishes, feasting and joy. We are proud to share our beautiful building for such a special time of life and celebration. Both the church and surrounding halls are available for hire. Find out more about hall hire and the facilities available here or scroll to read more about our church's histroy and the photo gallery.
Built in 1951 in a classic style, the church boasts a square tower topped with an iron cross and weather vane; this rises above the lovely slate roof and gives the church its English character.
The church's exterior walls are painted in taupe with white detailing, highlighting the crests around the top of the tower. These include the St John’s cross, St George’s Anglican cross and the Trinity shield.
The interior of the church has a traditional feel. It is practical and welcoming with lots of natural light, and a wonderful strained glass window created by Gypsy Poulston, dedicated in 1976.
The ceiling is of dark wood and rises to the rafters high above. The original pulpit, gifted by the Tonkin family, has been brought across from the old church as was the lovely old Christening font, gifted by the Mothers Union.
The church also has an organ, keyboard to one side with the pipes on the opposite wall and this was made by the South Island Organ Company here in Timaru.
Please contact us if you would like to come for a visit or find out more about having your wedding at St John's Church.
