Who we are

We’re a Christ-centred community in the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, shaped by worship, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. Rooted in our Anglican heritage, we gather to grow in faith, share life through deep relationships, and partner with others to see lives and communities transformed with Jesus, for Jesus.

With jesus. for jesus

与耶稣同在. 为耶稣而活

We love to worship and pray with Jesus
我们热爱敬拜耶稣, 与耶稣祷告
Gathering for authentic worship in the power and ministry of the Spirit through biblical teaching, responsive worship, the sacraments, and prayer. All with a creative and prophetic edge, and anchored in our Anglican heritage.
We look to follow the way of Jesus
我们定睛追随耶稣的道路
Developing deep relationships through radical hospitality, honesty, and friendship, thereby enabling and empowering a culture of participation, discipleship and leadership.
We long to see lives and communities transformed for Jesus
我们渴望见证因耶稣而转变的生命与社区
Equipping people for day-to-day life, engaging university students, walking our bi-cultural journey, and partnering with organisations to care for creation and the people in it.

Whaia nga tapuwae o Ihu Karaiti, o te puna wai ora 

Follow the way of Jesus, the source of living water

Dynamic equivalent of our vision statment, With Jesus, For Jesus, in te Reo Māori, in partnership with Rev Te Karere Scarborough. 
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As the oldest church in Auckland, we have some rich history

We are part of the Auckland Anglican Diocese. The history of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa dates back to the first Christian church service held on our shores on Christmas Day 1814. At the invitation of chiefs Te Pahi and Ruatara, Rev. Samuel Marsden preached on the site of what would become the Oihi Mission Stations (now known as Marsden Cross) in the Bay of Islands.
 
Soon after signing Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840, Paramount Chief Apihai Te Kawau and Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei gifted 3000 acres on the Waitematā Harbour to Governor William Hobson to establish his new capital, Auckland.

St Paul's was the first church in Auckland and was originally located on Emily Place. The foundation stone was laid by Hobson on 28 July 1841 and the first service was held on 7 May 1843.

Nau mai, haere mai

St Paul's is described as the "Mother Church" of Auckland, having been founded within a year of the city. It was also the first permanent church structure in New Zealand.

Now in its third and final location on Symonds Street, we want to continue its incredible story as we live with Jesus, and for Jesus in the city of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.

We welcome you to join us.
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