We are an Anglican community of faith in the Diocese of Auckland, part of The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.
We aspire to be an inclusive community that worships in ways that are meaningful, honest and thought-provoking. We want to create a sense of belonging across the generations and foster hopefulness and joy.
We seek to nourish creativity, to strive for justice and to respond to the needs of the community around us.
We hope you find a place of warmth and welcome here!
Please feel free to contact any of the Staff or Wardens if you have any questions or concerns, or just want to chat!
If being part of a church community is a new experience for you, we’d value the opportunity to explain things to you and to explore how best to meet your needs.
If you’ve come from active involvement in another congregation then you’ll know the areas of activity which best suit your interests and skills.
Whatever your situation, we would welcome and value your participation.
We seek to nourish creativity, to strive for justice and to respond to the needs of the community around us.
We hope you find a place of warmth and welcome here!
Please feel free to contact any of the Staff or Wardens if you have any questions or concerns, or just want to chat!
If being part of a church community is a new experience for you, we’d value the opportunity to explain things to you and to explore how best to meet your needs.
If you’ve come from active involvement in another congregation then you’ll know the areas of activity which best suit your interests and skills.
Whatever your situation, we would welcome and value your participation.
OUR SERVICES
Our worship is firmly within the Anglican tradition.
The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is a central part of our worship.
We value the Anglican practice of common prayer, using liturgies (written forms of worship) that enable the responses and prayers of the whole congregation. These liturgies are drawn from A New Zealand Prayer Book as well as other resources that reflect the particular seasonal emphases of the Church’s Year.
Our worship is firmly within the Anglican tradition.
The Eucharist (Holy Communion) is a central part of our worship.
We value the Anglican practice of common prayer, using liturgies (written forms of worship) that enable the responses and prayers of the whole congregation. These liturgies are drawn from A New Zealand Prayer Book as well as other resources that reflect the particular seasonal emphases of the Church’s Year.
Sunday 9.30am Eucharist
An intergenerational service, featuring a variety of music styles and liturgical presentation. This service is usually around 75 minutes in duration and is followed by morning tea in The Church
Wednesday 12pm Midday Prayer
This is a midweek Eucharistic service without congregational singing. It takes place in the Chapel.
This service is typically 30-45 minutes in length.
This service is typically 30-45 minutes in length.
Friday 10.15am Holy Communion
A service of Holy Communion from the Book of Common Prayer is offered for all in the Chapel.
What to expect in worship?
Our regular Sunday and Wednesday services each have a different feel, but all follow a similar shape and structure: we gather as a community, we confess our sins and receive God’s forgiveness; we hear readings from the Bible and a reflection on those readings (a sermon); we respond to what we’ve heard with an affirmation of faith and with our prayers for the world and the church and for those in need; we share a sign of God’s peace with one another and we celebrate Communion together. Then we go and have a cup of tea! All of this involves saying words of praise and prayer, singing hymns/songs, moments of silence, and times when we may stand or sit or kneel together. The words we use come from A New Zealand Prayer Book (the red book) and a variety of other sources, depending on where we are in the church’s year. These words are usually projected on our screens for the Sunday 9.30am service, we use either physical copies of the prayer book or printed service booklets.
What do I wear?
This can be a tricky question at the best of times! Please just come as you are! There is no dress code required or expected (other than generally accepted standards of decency!). Some members of the congregation may dress more formally, others more casually. Whether you wear a ball gown or tuxedo, shorts and jandals, a hat and gloves, or jeans and sneakers, you are welcome!
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Morning Tea
During the year morning tea is served in the Main Church every Sunday following the 9.30am service. A warm invitation is extended to all parishioners and visitors to join us for morning tea at the conclusion of the 9.30am service. This is a wonderful opportunity to catch up with friends, meet new people and deepen our fellowship!
Selwyn Centre
The Selwyn Centre Fellowship meets weekly at 9:30am on a Monday. Entry is $10 and includes food, fellowship, exercise and a speaker. For more information contact Megan Alley 021 083 59854
Mainly Music
For children under the age of 5, during term times. Meets every Wednesdays at the Parish Hall, 9am.
For more information contact Ruth Wright on 022 196 8204
For more information contact Ruth Wright on 022 196 8204
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CONTACT US
(09) 437 6087 office@whangareianglican.org.nz LOCATION 2B Kamo Road, Regent Whangarei 0112 OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday, 9am - 12pm |