Help and Support
Want to talk to someone?
Chat with the Vicar
Please contact Rev Indrea, or speak with her after the 10am St Stephen’s Sunday service, to arrange a time for a chat during the week at either the Parish office, or for a coffee at a local cafe.
People’s Warden
Anyone is welcome to contact the People’s Warden if you have any questions or concerns and you’re not sure who to speak to. They’ll be able to either help you or point you in the right direction.
Prayer support
Prayer Chain
If you’d like to receive prayer from the parish prayer chain, please contact Ngaire on 03 308 4103. Prayer requests can be anonymous if you’d prefer.
Sunday prayer time in the Chapel
During the 10am St Stephen’s Sunday service, while communion is being shared, the chapel is made available for anyone that wants prayer. Someone will be there if you’d like to receive prayer for yourself or someone else, or you’re welcome to just take a moment to pray by yourself without needing to talk to anyone if you don’t want to. The space is yours to use as you need.
Spiritual Resources
Our resources page has a list of themed resources and helpful links to apps and libraries
Change, Grief and Loss
The Oceans programmes, developed by Anglican Care South Canterbury, are offered in the parish, including programmes for children and adults
Advocacy
Advocacy services are available through Anglican Care’s advocacy programmes
Community support
These are all self-referred services, so you can approach them directly if you need help or support in these areas
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St John Health Shuttle - voluntary donation/koha service to Christchurch
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Hakatere Marae - Marae for all iwi
He Waka Tapu - whānau support and wellbeing
Fale Pasifika o Aoraki - provides support for Pacific people living in our region
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Age Concern Ashburton - Falls prevention exercise, driving courses, Total Mobility assessments
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Safer Mid-Canterbury - The largest locally-driven provider of community services in the Ashburton District
Ashburton Salvation Army - Foodbank, welfare and accomodation supportWork and Income