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.
Stratum is our eight-month formation programme for significant lay leaders in the Diocese of Auckland. Our aim is to invite participants to deepen their faith through the input of scripture, the richness of the Anglican tradition, spiritual practices and a caring peer community. If you hold a roles like church warden, pastoral care coordinator, children and families coordinator, or worship leader, this course is designed for you.
Only 10 places will be available in 2024. Applications close 8 December 2023.
Congratulations to those who were ordained deacon and priest at the diocesan ordinations on Saturday 26 November 2023. More >>
This week Bishop Ross has been in the beautiful church of Holy Trinity in the Parish of Devonport, to induct the new Vicar of Devonport, The Reverend Chris Murphy. More >>
In this week's Pānui read about the groundbreaking ceremony at St Paul's in the Park Flat Bush, find out how to sign up for Stratum, and how you can support ATWC by buying cake. More >>