Worship
Special Services
The festivals of the Christian year and the great moments of life.
Festival services
The great days of the year
Times shown are those kept at RMC in 2025–26. They are confirmed in church and on our Facebook page each year.
| Service | When | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Christmas Candle Light Service | Sunday before Christmas | 7:00 PM |
| Christmas Day | 25 December | 4:30 AM, and a second service at 9:30 AM |
| Watch Night | 31 December | Thanksgiving from 10:30 PM; New Year service at 11:30 PM |
| New Year’s Day | 1 January | 9:30 AM |
| Ash Wednesday | Beginning of Lent | 7:00 PM |
| Holy Week | Monday to Wednesday | 7:00 PM each evening |
| Maundy Thursday | Thursday of Holy Week | 7:00 PM, with Holy Communion |
| Good Friday | Friday of Holy Week | 11:00 AM |
| Easter Day | Easter Sunday | Sunrise service at 4:30 AM, and a second service at 9:30 AM |
Special Sundays
Sundays led by the people
Several Sundays each year are set apart for particular ministries of the church. On these days members themselves take part in leading the service, and often bring the sermon.
The bishop also visits the pastorate for occasions such as Confirmation — most recently on 28 September 2025.
In the past year
- Children’s Sunday — 26 October 2025
- Youth Sunday — 23 November 2025
- Family Sunday — 28 December 2025
- VBS Sunday — 10 May 2026
- Mission Sunday — 2 August 2026
- Choir Sunday — 30 August 2026
- Education Sunday — 6 September 2026
- Women’s Sunday — 27 September 2026
- Laity Sunday — 4 October 2026
Pastoral services
Walking with you through every season
Please speak to the presbyter to arrange any of the following.
Baptism & Confirmation
For infants, children and adults who wish to be baptised, and for those preparing to be confirmed by the bishop.
Holy Matrimony
If you are planning to be married in church, please meet the presbyter well in advance to begin preparation.
Thanksgiving & Memorial
House blessings, thanksgiving prayers, funerals and memorial services for members of the congregation.