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 parishes and mission ventures 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 Season of Creation runs from 1 September, the Day of Prayer for Creation, to 4 October, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, St Francis being the patron saint of ecology.
This year’s theme, Living Water, explores Ezekiel 47:9, 12 as a powerful biblical vision of hope and ecological healing.
There’s plenty to celebrate across our diocese this week – from the joyful reopening of Holy Trinity Waiuku to All Saints Howick being recognised as an Eco Church for its commitment to caring for God’s creation. More >>
Discover what’s new - from Synod updates to the Spring Training Hub, the Bishop Jim White Memorial Lecture, and Anglican Missions’ new prayer resource for Mission Month, the latest Pānui is packed with opportunities to learn, connect and get involved. More >>
Bishop Ross and Helen Robinson, Auckland City Missioner, recently had a conversation about the Move-On Orders Bill currently before Parliament and its potential implications. More >>