RESOURCES
St John’s has many historical documents and publications available.
Annual reports
Our annual reports showcase the many activities that St John’s has been involved in over the year. Some reports also contain our financial statements.
Download our latest annual report (2024-2025).
We have other annual reports available, dating back to 1878.
In 1993, Kelburn Presbyterian Church amalgamated with St John’s in the City. Some (but not all) of Kelburn Presbyterian’s annual reports are available, dating between 1946 and 1977.
Historical documents
Marriages - a set of documents outlining marriages solemnised at St John’s between 1866 and 1897.
Deaths - an index of deaths from 1885 to 2025, sorted alphabetically by last name, taken from the St John’s annual reports.
Diamond Jubilee Souvenir 1853-1913 - a booklet produced for the 60th anniversary of St John’s.
St John’s through 100 years - a brief account of the first hundred years of St John’s (1853-1953).
Young Men’s Bible Class - a history of this group from 1888 to 1938.
St John’s Church - a booklet produced in 1960 briefly outlining features of interest in the church.
NZ Historic Places Trust Report - a 1974 report on St John’s produced by the NZ Historic Places Trust.
Newsletters
The Messenger - copies of this printed quarterly newsletter date from September 2002 to September 2024.
WW1 Memorials - an account of members of both St John’s and Kelburn congregations who lost their lives during World War 1 and who are acknowledged on our memorials in the church.
Organists - a list of organists from 1872 to present day, plus an outline of the organ, hymn books used and our choir gowns.
The Very Rev James Gibb - Patriot into Pacifist - a lecture by L H Barber made in Dunedin in 1973. The Very Rev James Gibb was the third minister at St John’s (from 1903-1926).
Women of St John’s - brief accounts of many of the women of faith who were active in St John’s over the years.