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What’s important?  Who are we?  What will we do to live authentic to our hearts, our convictions?  What matters?

Yes, we are in an era where change is moving at an unsustainable pace, where everything is questioned; where we’re more connected than ever, but never more lonely and authentic unconditional love is scarce; where we confess a spiritual thirst, but are unsure about God and what it implies for our lives.  Ours is a church  where skeptics and saints, sinners and the sarcastic, the well to do and the hungry, where those with clear belonging and those wandering are all accepted and belong.

As for us, we’re not perfect. We have scars and shortcomings. Yet, we are a people, a place of hope, a future, and transformation from a life as sold to us in the media to one that is unconditional, gritty and honest, a journey shared together, with an unshakable purpose and reason to get out of bed in the morning. Come, explore, question, wrestle, grow in a trusted environment where you’ll be accepted, can unwrap it all and just be. Come gain the confidence to be vulnerable and celebrated right where you are, and invited to go places you’ve never dreamt.

As for you, you may have great faith, or wonder if there is a God at all, or you’re very wary from some experience you don’t have words for.  You may be trying to keep it together, or simply sense God is wooing you, calling you, a longing for connecting to the deep yearning within.  It doesn’t matter – at all.  You’re welcome here.  We’ll be a safe place to unpack it, wrestle it, taste and see and we will walk with you through it.  You may be ready to jump in, or just watch.  You are welcome here.  There is always room at the table for you.  No matter who you are.

Latest News

What a Night! Barn Dance!

In an era of society totally devolving, consumed with our individual interests, there is such rare true FUN times when “we” can be a community together!  Across NINE decades of life, people had a blast together!  Friends, and friends who were a moment ago strangers enjoyed such a care free, pressure free, judgement free, lovely […]

Forge Easter Camp 23!

What a great experience and great time for our youth!

HOLY WEEK! ! !

We had a wonderful Holy Week, as we walk the journey of Jesus through Scripture one day at a time.  Palm Sunday, Chrism Service hosted for the parishes of the diocese in the city, Midweek Eucharist on Wednesday, Seder (Passover) Dinner and Maundy Thursday (with feet washing & stripping the church… what if there was […]

The Crew (Young Adults) sailing in Akaroa!

Friday, 10th March, a group of our young adults went to Akaroa, staying in the Top Ten where they are popular and warmly received, enjoyed the evening on the quay, eating fish and chips, chatting and watching an amazing sunset.  Chatting into the evening they awoke to Susanne’s infamous cinnamon roles, a coffee in the […]

Celebrating 7 confirmations & +Peter being with us!

Sunday 26th February, we had such a wonderful time as we saw seven confirmed in a shared worship of congregations with +Peter with us.  The lunch after was excellent, with so many contributing and the long linger afterwards proclaims our direction in itself! Special thanks to Shane and the team serving in the kitchen, the […]

Our Gathered Community Schedule

Sunday 9am

Sunday 9am

A larger service where traditional worship is expressed.


Important start time Note: 

Sunday 9am

A larger service where traditional worship is expressed.


Important start time Note:  Please see Events on the top of the home page for any special

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Sunday 10:30am (w/ children's ministries through intermediate)

Sunday 10:30am (w/ children's ministries through intermediate)

A larger service where contemporary worship is expressed.

While this service is the

Sunday 10:30am (w/ children's ministries through intermediate)

A larger service where contemporary worship is expressed.

While this service is the same as the 9am congregation, the music is different and the feel more

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Wednesday 10am

Wednesday 10am

This is a beloved congregation.  When younger ones do get to attend,

Wednesday 10am

This is a beloved congregation.  When younger ones do get to attend, they discover the more reflective, quiet and centred form of worship is very

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The Forge( Yr 9-13) & Embers (yr 6-8)

The Forge( Yr 9-13) & Embers (yr 6-8)

The Forge - our youth (secondary school age) group! Embers - our group

The Forge( Yr 9-13) & Embers (yr 6-8)

The Forge - our youth (secondary school age) group! Embers - our group for year 6-8 students! FORGE - SECONDARY (yr 9-13)! Each Wednesday evening during school terms,

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The Crew - Young Adults

The Crew - Young Adults

Where our young adults (university age through 20’s) come together to share

The Crew - Young Adults

Where our young adults (university age through 20’s) come together to share life and grow in following Christ together in every day life and relationships. Young

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Oasis Children's Programme

Oasis Children's Programme

We meet on Sunday mornings during the 10.30am Family Service at the

Oasis Children's Programme

We meet on Sunday mornings during the 10.30am Family Service at the church.  Our Oasis Children's Programme is for Preschool, Primary (2 years through year

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