So a little bit about us…

Yes we’re a church. A community that’s here to be good company for each other as we journey through the twists and turns of life and faith, to get alongside each other and share the good and the beautiful as well as the painful and the messy.

We talk about things that matter and some things that don’t. We eat together, have a laugh, write and sing songs together, pray together, and explore what we consider the radically unconventional, yet super life-giving story of Jesus through the wonder of creation, our curiosity of scripture, the guidance of Wairua Tapu and our honest experience of ordinary life.

We try not to take ourselves too seriously, and are committed to doing our best to look after each other in ways that are kind and safe. We will always have room at our table for more, regardless of your day job, social background, age, whakapapa, church experience, sexuality and gender identity because for us, company is everything.

We believe in the power, energy and inspiration of collective wisdom and so value our collaborative leadership style. Our Kaitiaki guard the ethos and values we have established together while the day to day mahi of creating, shaping, caring for us lies in the capable hands and hearts of Michael Frost, Cath Gibson and Clint Gibson. But as a community of equals, everyone is encouraged to chip in and help nurture the place.

In short, here’s what we value.

WONDER

To see the world with eyes of wonder, to live with curiosity and an openness to change

BELONGING

To affirm the dignity, value, and inherent goodness of people so that we are free to belong in a way that is real and authentic

MANAAKITANGA

To be a mana enhancing community who invite collaboration, honour the heart of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and cherish Papatūānuku