An enduring community of faith in Jesus that welcomes, encourages and equips.
Our Parish Values (Good News, Community, Transformation, Legacy) help shape our common life and our overall vision falls under three categories:
There are many different ways of expressing these in our parish. Continue reading through this page to learn more about Our Services, Prayer, Parish Gatherings & Ministries, and Regular Parish Festivals & Events.
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- A Worshipping Community
- Responding to God’s call to mission
- Caring for God’s creation
There are many different ways of expressing these in our parish. Continue reading through this page to learn more about Our Services, Prayer, Parish Gatherings & Ministries, and Regular Parish Festivals & Events.
The best way to stay in the loop is to sign up to our weekly News4U email by contacting the office or click here to subscribe.
OUR SERVICES
St. Alban's
11am Sunday Morning: Eucharist Service
Every Sunday at 11.00am except when there is an all-Parish or other special service. This is a traditional prayer-book service with hymns and a sermon followed by morning tea. All welcome.
Friday Noon:
Mid-day prayer in the church.
Every Sunday at 11.00am except when there is an all-Parish or other special service. This is a traditional prayer-book service with hymns and a sermon followed by morning tea. All welcome.
Friday Noon:
Mid-day prayer in the church.
St. Andrew's
St Andrew’s is an intergenerational congregation: we love to worship, serve and learn together across ages. Children are very welcome in our services. In addition to intergenerational services and children and young persons’ ministries we have regular gatherings of families.
9.30 am Sunday Morning: Family Service
During term time on the 1st, 2nd, & 4th Sundays of the month, Sunday Explorers and Ignite (see details below) meet in the Parish Centre. On these Sundays, we also have a space in the Parish Centre set up with toys & books for under 5's and their caregivers. Children are present for the beginning of the morning service and come back later for communion.
Other Sundays (i.e. 3rd & 5th Sunday of term and school holidays), we are all together for an intergenerational service.
9.30 am Sunday Morning: Family Service
During term time on the 1st, 2nd, & 4th Sundays of the month, Sunday Explorers and Ignite (see details below) meet in the Parish Centre. On these Sundays, we also have a space in the Parish Centre set up with toys & books for under 5's and their caregivers. Children are present for the beginning of the morning service and come back later for communion.
Other Sundays (i.e. 3rd & 5th Sunday of term and school holidays), we are all together for an intergenerational service.
Ignite: For Intermediate / College ages
Join us for discussions, learning and reflections together on Sunday mornings, fun, food and fellowship once a month on a Friday evening.
Join us for discussions, learning and reflections together on Sunday mornings, fun, food and fellowship once a month on a Friday evening.
Sunday Explorers: For Primary ages
Come and learn more about God and the big story of our faith through Godly Play stories, activities, wonderings and responses during our Sunday gatherings.
Come and learn more about God and the big story of our faith through Godly Play stories, activities, wonderings and responses during our Sunday gatherings.
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7:00 pm First Sunday of the month: Contemplative Service
A service with space for silence, simple songs, prayer and contemplation. NOTE: This service will generally be held on the first Sunday of the month except when it falls in a public holiday weekend; in those months we meet on the second Sunday. |
10.00am Thursday morning
Communion Service and morning tea every Thursday.
Communion Service and morning tea every Thursday.
PRAYER
Prayer in our church
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St Andrew's is open each day. At the prayer station by the font we invite you to pause, breathe and pray in this sacred space and take a holding cross that is provided for you. On Sundays there will always be someone to pray with you.
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Morning Prayer
Join Rev Mim for morning prayer on our Facebook page at 8:45am Mondays-Fridays.
Other Prayer Gatherings
Tuesdays Midday at St Andrew’s,
Fridays Midday at St Alban’s for a simple prayer meeting.
Fridays Midday at St Alban’s for a simple prayer meeting.
PARISH GATHERINGS AND MINISTRIES
There are many ways our parish is involved either locally, city wide or internationally. Supporting mission, both locally and globally with our time and money is important. Locally we partner together with amazing people who are doing amazing things, to be salt and light to the world.
Eco Church
Prayers and Squares
Te Hāhi
Titahi Bay Fruit & Vege Co-Op
Tuesday Shared Lunch
AAW
Contributions to Wellington City Mission
Former Refugee Resettlements (supporting the Red Cross)
Other Small Study & Social Gatherings
NZCMS Mission Partners - The Wheelers
Anglican Missions
Christian World Service
Prayers and Squares
Te Hāhi
Titahi Bay Fruit & Vege Co-Op
Tuesday Shared Lunch
AAW
Contributions to Wellington City Mission
Former Refugee Resettlements (supporting the Red Cross)
Other Small Study & Social Gatherings
NZCMS Mission Partners - The Wheelers
Anglican Missions
Christian World Service
Eco Church
Parish of Pāuatahanui is now an Eco Church. We have committed to work in partnership with A Rocha New Zealand in actively caring for God's creation as part of our mission and community lifestyle. If you are interested in learning more about our local efforts or if you'd like to get involved in Eco Church, please phone or email the office.
For more information about Eco Church see here: https://www.ecochurch.org.nz/
For more information about Eco Church see here: https://www.ecochurch.org.nz/
Parish Garden
Please let us know if you are interested in contributing to the care of our parish gardens and vege patch at St. Andrew's. Contact the parish office.
Please let us know if you are interested in contributing to the care of our parish gardens and vege patch at St. Andrew's. Contact the parish office.
Native Bush Restoration
We run pest control in the St. Alban's grounds and are working on a project towards the restoration of some native bush. If you would like more information or to help volunteer towards either of these please speak to the Parish Office.
We run pest control in the St. Alban's grounds and are working on a project towards the restoration of some native bush. If you would like more information or to help volunteer towards either of these please speak to the Parish Office.
Prayers & Squares
Gathering for quilting, fellowship and prayer.
A Prayer Quilt is a statement of our faith in God and our belief in the power of prayer. It is a lap-sized quilt hand-tied with knots. As each knot is tied prayer is offered for the person receiving the Prayer Quilt (the recipient). After the quilt’s journey around the churches in our Parish it is given to the recipient as a gift of love & prayer.
Anyone who is facing a need for prayer or a situation to give thanks and celebrate – that person can become a recipient when sponsored by someone who sees the need and asks whether they would like a quilt. Prayer Quilts are not a surprise – the recipient decides on the prayers they want people to pray for them.
The Prayers & Squares team meet in the Parish Centre every Wednesday from 9 – 11.30am.
A Prayer Quilt is a statement of our faith in God and our belief in the power of prayer. It is a lap-sized quilt hand-tied with knots. As each knot is tied prayer is offered for the person receiving the Prayer Quilt (the recipient). After the quilt’s journey around the churches in our Parish it is given to the recipient as a gift of love & prayer.
Anyone who is facing a need for prayer or a situation to give thanks and celebrate – that person can become a recipient when sponsored by someone who sees the need and asks whether they would like a quilt. Prayer Quilts are not a surprise – the recipient decides on the prayers they want people to pray for them.
The Prayers & Squares team meet in the Parish Centre every Wednesday from 9 – 11.30am.
Te Hāhi
Our Parish is part of a collection of 5 local churches in Porirua who form Te Hāhi Porirua.
Te Hāhi Aotearoa is a faith-based volunteer organisation that provides care and support to people impacted by family harm. Te Hāhi is made up of a collective of churches within local communities that partner with Police in providing this support.
HOW WE HELP
SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Our volunteers visit families on behalf of the Police, and offer awhi (support) in many ways - through kai, practical help around the home, or simply a listening ear.
SUPPORTING POLICE
Our volunteers also support and encourage Police staff in appreciation for their efforts and the burden they bear.
Click here for more information on the Te Hāhi website. If you'd like to get involved, contact the Parish Office.
Te Hāhi Aotearoa is a faith-based volunteer organisation that provides care and support to people impacted by family harm. Te Hāhi is made up of a collective of churches within local communities that partner with Police in providing this support.
HOW WE HELP
SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Our volunteers visit families on behalf of the Police, and offer awhi (support) in many ways - through kai, practical help around the home, or simply a listening ear.
SUPPORTING POLICE
Our volunteers also support and encourage Police staff in appreciation for their efforts and the burden they bear.
Click here for more information on the Te Hāhi website. If you'd like to get involved, contact the Parish Office.
Titahi Bay Fruit & Vege Co-Op
Our Parish provides the Plimmerton pick up location for the Titahi Bay Fruit & Vege Co-Op. Available every Tuesday @15 per pack (see order information above) at St. Andrew's Parish Centre between 11:30am-12:30pm and 4:30pm-5:30pm.
Tuesday Shared Lunch
Monthly shared meal and social time: all welcome.
3rd Tuesday of every month, 12.30pm @ Parish Centre
3rd Tuesday of every month, 12.30pm @ Parish Centre
AAW
AAW is a women’s gathering of prayer and fellowship meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month, 7.30pm. The aims of the Association are: To unite in prayer and participate in the mission of the Church; and To promote, safeguard and nurture Christian family life.
Contributions to Wellington City Mission
Click here to find out more about the Wellington City Mission including the Social Supermarket.
Our parish donates weekly grocery boxes through regular collections at our weekly parish services to the Wellington City Mission Social Supermarket. This began during Lent 2024 as a trial and due to its success and support, the parish decided to support the Wellington City Mission on an ongoing basis from May 2024
In 2023 & 2024, during the advent season & leading up to Christmas, our Parish contributes to the Wellington City Mission pop-up free Christmas Toy Store (bringing joy to parents by allowing them the opportunity to choose the gifts they know their children will love) and Social Supermarket (giving shoppers the dignity of choosing their own food for their dinner table) through the Christmas Star Boxes.
Former Refugee Resettlements
(supporting the Red Cross)
Refugee re-settlement - We work several times a year with the Wellington Diocese to provide household goods and pantry items for people settling in the Wellington region several times a year.
Other Small Study and Social Gatherings
Women’s Bible Study
Fortnightly women’s fellowship and bible study.
Contact the Parish Office
Men’s Beer and Study Night
Monthly men’s gathering.
Contact the Parish Office
Social and Study Gatherings
There are various seasonal groups running in the Parish, for example during Lent and Advent, and various other socials. Contact the Parish Office for more details.
Korero and Kai
Bi-monthly meal to help plan St Andrew’s intergenerational services.
Contact the Parish Office
Fortnightly women’s fellowship and bible study.
Contact the Parish Office
Men’s Beer and Study Night
Monthly men’s gathering.
Contact the Parish Office
Social and Study Gatherings
There are various seasonal groups running in the Parish, for example during Lent and Advent, and various other socials. Contact the Parish Office for more details.
Korero and Kai
Bi-monthly meal to help plan St Andrew’s intergenerational services.
Contact the Parish Office
NZCMS Partners - The Wheelers
Anglican Missions
Anglican Missions Board - we give to crucial overseas projects and churches who are part of the Anglican Communion. www.angmissions.org.nz/
Christian World Service
REGULAR PARISH FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
We gather across the seasons for regular festivals, events and special services. These include:
- Harvest: A celebration of God’s goodness in creation, of the fruits of creation, and an opportunity to remember God’s provision for needs.
- Matariki: Celebrating the Māori new year.
- Season of Creation: throughout September we celebrate with the global Church God’s beautiful creation. We also commit to actions that help to care for the natural world and respond to climate change.
- Eco Church: as part of being an eco-church we hold outdoor services during summer, including at Battle Hill, and also participate in events such as beach clean-ups and parish walks during Sunday services.
- Christmas: we have special ways of celebrating the birth of Christ among us including:
- Christingle service: Intergenerational service on Christmas Eve, 4pm
- Midnight Service: A service of Holy Communion to bring in Christmas Day, 11pm on Christmas Eve
- 9 lessons and carols: traditional carol service, usually the middle of December
- Easter: we have special ways of remembering the death of Christ and celebrating the resurrection together, including:
- Ash Wednesday: a service to mark the start of Lent, 7.30pm on Ash Wednesday
- Good Friday: a solemn walk of the cross, and joint service with other local churches on Good Friday morning
- Easter Sunday: a celebration service
- Ecumenical services: we hold several services with other local churches throughout the year, including at Easter and during the summer season.
- Summer specials: in the summer we hold a Parish Walk and a camping weekend at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park.
