St Davids
Presbyterian Church
St David’s is a house of prayer, praise and worship. We are placed within the heart of the Wairarapa, a rapidly growing community, to be witnesses of God’s grace.
Welcome To St. David’s, Carterton
St David’s is a house of prayer, praise and worship placed within the heart of Carterton. We are real people, doing life together, who find meaning and purpose by endeavouring to live as the Word of God encourages.
Our world is changing rapidly, but God is still God – still standing with arms open wide to embrace all who seek Him.
We host a range of activities midweek as well as worship on Sundays. Our hope is that people of all ages and backgrounds experience a warm welcome within a safe space, where they can find a sense of belonging and connection – and meet the person of Jesus Christ.
We rejoice in cultural diversity and honour the Jewish roots of our Christian faith.
Announcements
This coming Sunday our Senior elder, Don Knight will be sharing. Don is fresh back from a wonderful Aussie holiday and full of the zeal of the Lord. All are welcome to join us at 10am for worship and exhortation.
CHRISTMAS 2025 – We will be celebrating on December 24th – starting at 5pm – with Andy Eldred leading worship and bringing an inspiring message.
This will be a short joyful service, allowing Mums and Dads and children to head home for an early night, however light refreshments will be served for those who wish to linger. The Christmas story is filled with awe and wonder, and will always hold it’s promise of hope and joy for all mankind …. but how does that manifest in our lives today? You are welcome to join us.
NB – there will be no service at St David’s on Christmas Day, nor on 28th December, while our team enjoys a short break. Services resume Sunday 4th January
We Are Pleased To Host
Discover what our rich and varied church community can offer:
Wai Youth Orchestra
The Youth Orchestra rehearses at St David’s, offering young musicians regular practice and concert opportunities in a supportive, community-focused environment.
Defensive Driving Courses
Defensive Driving Course run by the AA, with expert tutors helps Wairarapa teens and young adults become safer, more confident drivers through practical training and guidance.
Organ Concerts
We also host community concerts with soloists and professional organists. Koha entry supports organ maintenance, with several performances held each year.
Venue Hire
Needing a space to gather? Our church building is a warm safe space with EQ strengthening recently upgraded to 100%. The main meeting area is fully carpeted with ample heating via heat pumps, and kitchen and bathrooms adjoining. The space is flexible for seating arrangements. We also have a carpeted “youth wing” for small groups.
Please call the Church office if you are looking for a space to meet, whether it be a ‘one of’ event or regular – 06 379 8325
Regular Events
Our event schedule below shows details of the recurring events hosted at St. David’s Presbyterian Church, Carterton:
Sunday Worship
Sundays from 10:00AM
- - Join us for Sunday worship at our welcoming Christian Fellowship in the heart of Wairarapa. Each service offers reflection, prayer, uplifting music, and a message rooted in God’s word. All are invited to connect, grow in faith, and share in community. Come as you are. More...
Stitch 4 Kids
2nd & 4th Fridays from 10:00AM
- - The group gather to sew outfits for children in the Islands. More...
- - Kiddie Gym is space for Carterton’s little ones to play on Wednesday mornings during shcool terms. More...
- - Men’s Happy hour is about a big chin wag with coffee and cake thrown in! More...
- - The Women’s Bible Study Group meets midweek at St David’s, Carterton, offering a welcoming space for discussion, learning, friendship, and spiritual growth together. More...
Prayer Breakfast
1st Saturday each month from 8am – 10am (except Jan)
- - On the first Saturday of every month we have a refreshing time of praise, worship and prayer with people from various churches in the Wairarapa. More...
Kids K’nect
SunDays 10am (during school terms)
- - Kidz K’nect provides lively, faith-based sessions for primary kids to learn, play, and connect during school terms. More...
News & Articles
New Website
Welcome to the St David’s Website! We’re excited to launch our new website for St David’s Presbyterian Church in Carterton. This space will keep you updated with news, events, and stories from our...
Organ Concert
Our church features in the Times Age newspaper on 30th April 2025, with a piece on our historic organ and fundraiser concert.
Our Community Groups
Sunday Worship
Sundays from 10:00am
Join us for Sunday worship at our welcoming Christian Fellowship in the heart of Wairarapa. Each service offers reflection, prayer, uplifting music, and a message rooted in God’s word. All are invited to connect, grow in faith, and share in community. Come as you are.
Prayer Breakfast
1st Saturday each month 8am – 10am (except Jan)
On the first Saturday of every month, we have a refreshing time of praise, worship and prayer with people from various churches in the Wairarapa.
With the recent fires in Masterton, we again have seen the need for prayer – that all our valley will be protected by God’s hand – that people will be safe.
There are many needs in our community and Nation. Our God says, “cast your cares upon Me for I care for you”. We take Him at His word!
Prayer is followed by great chats over a simple but yummy breakfast.
“Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all kinds of prayers and requests.’ Eph 6:18a
Women’s Bible Study Group
Every 2nd Wednesday from 1:00pm
The Women’s Bible Study Group meets midweek at St David’s, Carterton, offering a welcoming space for discussion, learning, friendship, and spiritual growth together.
These ladies are real about the ups and downs of life, raising families, caring for one another and balancing the many demands of modern day life. What a difference it makes to have good supportive friendships, where our foundation is the Word of God, and we can have a good laugh (or cry) together and be honest. There are many stories to share of how God has been our anchor, and our friends are God with skin on!”. Contact Joan Whiteman 027 246 6905.
“I had the joy of becoming a part of St David’s 2 years ago. I felt so welcomed and accepted. Their support, kindness and warmth has held me through a very difficult time in my life. They have soaked me in prayer, love and God’s promises. I have personally seen the word of God in action through the leadership and the amazing women of St David’s“
Men’s Happy Hour
Wednesdays from 10:30am
Men’s Happy hour is about a big chin wag with coffee and cake thrown in! We usually start with discussing how God is encouraging us, but our time has an organic life of its own.
We support each other and share brotherly love ‘real man’ style! A quote from one of our men ” it’s the most fun I’ve ever had in a group like this – it’s a healthy couple of hours on Wednesdays”.
All men are welcome, no matter what age or stage of life.
Where: Youth Wing at St David’s
When: Wednesdays
Time: 10.30 – 12 noon
Contact : Don Knight 027 626 2003
Stitch 4 Kids
Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Fridays each month, from 10am – 2pm
Our “Stitch 4 Kids” group meets twice a month in the Youth Wing, sewing machines in hand, and uses donated fabric to sew dresses and shorts. Initially this was for orphanages in Timor Leste and now also for other countries where we have contacts.
Follow the laughter and you will find half a dozen regulars and others who attend occasionally, in a win/win activity. We love sewing and get a big thrill out of seeing photos of children wearing the clothes we have made. Come and join us!
“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”
Matthew 35 verse 40
Kiddie Gym
Wednesdays 9:30am – 11:00am during school terms
Psalm 127 verse 3 says “Sons are a heritage from the Lord and children are a reward from Him”
At Kiddie Gym every Wednesday morning, we are privileged to welcome “God’s rewards”, their parents, grandparents and carers, to play, interact and share with one another.
The children have great fun playing on the colourful equipment, with lots of laughter and excitement!
St David’s provides a happy, safe place to meet others, and to foster friendships amongst the children and adults alike. It’s heart warming to see adults from different walks of life chatting in our ‘cozy corner’, supporting one another.
We provide yummy home baking and tea/coffee for the grown ups, plus fruit and crackers for the kiddies.
We love kiddie gym and we’re sure you will too – we’d love you to join us
Contact : Joan or the church office : 06 379 8325
Cosy Corner
Cosy Corner offers a relaxed space within Kiddie Gym for parents to chat and connect, and a safe space for new mum’s to breastfeed. It’s also available for quiet gatherings or small meetings.
Kidz K’nect
Kids K’Nect meets on Sundays @ 10am during school terms.
This is our weekly session for primary aged children.
Our aim is to bring the children into a deeper knowledge and love of the Word of God … AND the God of the Word!
The children have fun as they learn to shine for Jesus.
We welcome the children into the first part of our Sunday service, and then go to the Youth Wing for their separate story time.
Our children’s leader is Ann Marie Boyd, an accomplished pianist, singer, story teller and primary school teacher, with a big soft heart, full of love and all things good.
Wai Youth Orchestra
The Youth Orchestra rehearses at St David’s, offering young musicians regular practice and concert opportunities in a supportive, community-focused environment.