Carterton Methodist Church, 'the Sanctuary' as it is now known, was founded in June 1907 and has proclaimed the Good news and message of Christ and his Gospel for 109 years. It is the oldest of all the churches in Carterton town and has grown from humble beginnings into a faithful, vibrant and humble servant to the community of Carterton. The church serves the community by bringing worship at 10:30 am every Sunday CAFE STYLE, except for Remembrance Sunday when the town gathers together to remember those who have lost their lives serving their country. The Church also provides Fellowship Groups for all ages to learn and grow more spiritually and know God and Jesus in a happy and safe environment i.e through house fellowship on Wednesday evening at 7:30pm. We also provide ecumenical local house of prayers on Wednesday mornings at 10:30.

The Church is also involved throughout the year in Ecumenical and non Denominational based Services and worship through our links to Churches in Carterton together. We are a friendly and warm and open congregation dedicated to sharing the worlds Light and Saviour Jesus Christ to all who wish to know him. You can come and go as you please and all we ask is for you to enjoy yourself and have FUN. Noise is always welcome and laughter is never far away.

The church has brought youth Groups in the past and still aims to do so again in the future. We have close friendships with our Brothers and Sisters in Christ at St Johns, St Josephs, Carterton Community Church and many others in the surrounding area.

The Church also provides the Community with the chance to utilise its Building for other Groups to use it as meeting place for e.g. Slimming World, Brownies. Church groups are Tiny Beans toddlers on Tuesday mornings at 9:30am. Bright hour at 2:30pm Tuesdays for all ages to come and natter in a bright warm space.

We also have a strong partnership with Carterton community food bank which provide for those in need in the town and surrounding areas and they provide coffee mornings and community lunches on a monthly basis.

We are a small but growing church with a big heart for God. Come a see, meet with God.

Updated 19 Dec 2023