Saint John’s is a church centre for the community. Its vision is to be a welcoming place for many diverse people who make up the North Whangarei community. It is a place where people of all genders and sexual orientations are treated equally.
Saint John’s is the meeting place of Saint John’s Cooperating Church, a progressive church based in the Methodist and Presbyterian traditions.
We are Christ focused and community centred. We are a welcoming and inclusive church community, where everyone is embraced with open arms regardless of their background or beliefs.
St Stephen’s is a progressive Anglican Church who believe that we are all children of God. People of all gender identities , sexual orientations, races, cultures and abilities are invited to fully participate in worship and ministry. We have open communion – the communion table is Christ’s table, not ours, and Christ placed no restrictions on who could eat with him.
We strive to be the church. Protect the environment. Care for the poor. Forgive often. Reject racism. Fight for the powerless. Share earthly and spiritual resources. Embrace diversity. Love God. Be a good LGBTQ+ ally. Enjoy this life.
Our core values revolve around being a place of shelter, faith, and laughter for people at every stage of the faith journey. This includes those who hold many doubts alongside their faith and those who may have not always found a welcoming space in traditional churches. Our commitment to full inclusivity extends to our rainbow whānau.
Our mission is sharing God’s love, creating hope, working for justice In working together on our shared mission, we commit to the values of Togetherness, Humility, Curiosity, Love, Inclusivity, Justice and Sustainability