We are a missionary people, committed to the proclamation of the good news of Jesus, teaching the faith, the service of others, and the transformation of the world.
To be Anglican is to be part of a rich and diverse church experience that links us to a worldwide community of 75 million people called the Anglican Communion. We are a people of two books: The Bible, which reveals God’s living Word in Jesus Christ; and the Prayer Book, which expresses our faith through our prayer and worship.
Church life is expressed locally in our ministry units which are united within a region called a diocese, which is led by the Bishop. The Diocese of Auckland extends from the Far North to the Hauraki Plains and the Coromandel.
The Healthy Church Model captures our vision for our life and work together, both as a diocese and at the local church level. It provides a framework that helps congregations celebrate their strengths, identify areas for improvement and create space for creative new initiatives.
The first Sunday of Advent/Te Rātapu Tuatahi o te Haerenga Mai is on Sunday 1 December. The Disability Ministry Educators have produced some posters with readings, thoughts and prayers you can use.
Dive into this week's Pānui for an update-packed edition including Advent resources to enrich your reflections this season, and check out opportunities for growth, from Stratum, our lay formation programme, to studying theology at Otago or joining a silent retreat. More >>
A statement from the Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia at the time of Archbishop Justin Welby's resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury. More >>
Explore Advent studies and resources, support Archdeacon Michael's half marathon run for the Auckland City Mission, and discover upcoming church fairs - all in this week’s Pānui!. More >>