Welcome

St Michael and All Angels is a lively Anglican church and a beautiful sanctuary of peace in the centre of Ōtautahi Christchurch.

We are an Anglo-Catholic parish seeking to renew and transform people's lives through the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ which is expressed through our tradition of rich worship, spiritual formation, engagement in the arts and music, and acts of compassion.

Whatever your background, you are welcome here.

Fr Jordan Greatbatch, Vicar

If you are new to St Michael's please download our New at St Michael's Pamphlet

Photo: Alistair Kinniburgh

Worship With Us

Sunday

8:00 Said Mass
10:00 Sung Mass (with Choir)
19:00 Choral Evensong and Benediction
Except the fourth Sunday of the month, where there is a non-choral evening service. *Please note there is no evensong or evening service during January.

Weekdays

Monday – Friday
12:35 Said Mass
Weekday Mass' may vary due to public holidays.

Special Services

Special services, including Christmas and Easter, will be announced on the news page.

Services may be subject to change during different Seasons of the year please check 'posts' and the latest Pew Sheet for current services.

Location

Detail of ikon in pilgrim chapel. Photo: Joshua Black

News and Features

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Notices and service schedule can be found at the back of each week's High Mass pew sheet.

Our celebration of the Feast of St Michael and All Angels was led this year by the Bishop of Christchurch, Peter Carrell, with a sermon delivered by Fr. John Fox.

The Mass setting was Schubert's Mass in G, performed by the Choir accompanied by a string orchestra to lead us in Schubert's Mass in G.

Read on for the sermon and a video of the service.

Fr Bosco Peters presided and preached at the 10am Mass. Our Gospel reading was taken from Luke 16:19-31.

Read on for the sermon and a video of the service.

Download this week's pew sheet here.

Streaming

Connect with us on Facebook or on YouTube to watch our services live and view previous services. We currently stream Sunday masses.

You can watch our most recent service below. For videos of recent services and the text of sermons click here.

Live Stream of the 10am Sung Mass for Founders Day 2026- 175 years. Saint Michael and All Angels Church and School. Christchurch New Zealand