Hope Presbyterian

14/05/2026

ENRICH, an interdenominational Community Chaplaincy Trust, is seeking a motivated and compassionate individual to join the team in a dual role combining chaplaincy and fundraising.

Read the job description here: https://www.hopechurch.net.nz/join-our-team
And learn more about Enrich here: https://enrich.org.nz/

ENRICH. The Christian chaplaincy service for all people with intellectual disabilities We support people with Intellectual Disabilities, their Families/Whanau, Support staff and Caregivers. We aim to encourage spiritual, emotional and social well being through pastoral support, community building, a...

10/04/2026

🟠MEMBERSHIP @ HOPE🟠

Sociologists talk about “third places” - spaces beyond home and work where people find belonging, rest, and community.

As Christians, we believe our true identity and belonging are found first in Jesus. From that place, we’re sent into the world, strengthened by one another as part of God’s family, the Body of Christ.

But faith isn’t meant to be lived alone. Scripture calls us to be active, committed members of a local church - a spiritual home where we participate, serve, and grow together.

If you’re interested in becoming a member of Hope Presbyterian, we’d love to chat! Talk to your site pastor or check out hopechurch.net.nz/membership for more.

06/04/2026

"Witness" is part two of our 2026 anchor theme, Empowered Witnesses 🕊

After being formed and strengthened in our "Empowered" series, we now step into "Witness". Witness isn’t just about saying the right thing at the right time, it’s about becoming people with open hearts, open eyes, and open hands.

It’s noticing where God is already at work, responding to the Spirit, and joining Jesus in His mission through everyday conversations, invitations, prayer, hospitality, courage, and love.

As a church, we’re called to be outward-focused: helping people take steps toward Jesus, and creating a warm, inviting community people are excited to call home. "Witness" is an invitation to live the Spirit-filled life Jesus calls us to - a life that overflows with His grace.

Starts this Sunday at all sites.

04/04/2026

Enjoy your extra hour of sleep tonight everyone 😴
And remember, clocks go back = be on time for church 😁

20/03/2026

Applications for our new Finance Officer role close on Sunday night!

We're looking for someone who loves numbers and wants to play a key role behind the scenes of church life. This is a brand new permanent role looking after all things finance and bookkeeping.

Plus, you'll be working with a really great team!
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For more information, please visit hopechurch.net.nz/join-our-team

23/02/2026

First, power.
Then, witness.

Did you catch Steve's sermon yesterday introducing our anchor theme for 2026?

Watch the service here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zGhUqMqEsw&t=2s or listen on Apple or Spotify.

15/02/2026

Our anchor Scripture for 2026 is both a promise and a plan.

🕊 “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses...” Acts 1:8 🕊

This is power with purpose. Before we go, we’re formed. Before we witness, we’re strengthened.

Jesus told His disciples to wait - to be clothed with power from on high. Because witness isn’t self-generated. It flows from the life of the Spirit within us.

Our new preaching series, "Empowered", is an invitation to allow the Holy Spirit to form and strengthen within us the life of Christ, so that when the moment comes to speak, to act, to move, to stand, to love, what overflows is not effort, but Christ’s grace.

Starts this Sunday at all sites.

22/01/2026

19/01/2026

🔹It's that time of year again - 3 Weeks of Prayer!🔹

Last year we prayed through "Revelation Prayers" - looking at 3 of the 7 letters to the churches in Revelation.
This year, we're going back to Revelation and looking at the remaining 4 letters.

Each letter in Revelation calls out a deep truth: that the Church is seen, refined, called to endure, and commissioned to overcome. But it doesn’t end there. The churches that overcame became testimonies to the world; living witnesses of God’s power, love, and truth.

🔹Starts Sunday 25 January🔹
🔹All sites🔹