Looking for Community?

Life is so much

better together!

It can be easy to feel lost in a crowd. This is where life groups come in! Life groups are smaller groups made up of like-minded people that will journey with you
through the ups and downs of life, and help you grow in your faith. You will never walk alone!
Life groups are a place to experience authentic relationships with others and deepen your relationship with God, all while having fun together. There is a life group for every age and stage of life!

For more information on the groups we have, click on the different group options below to find the perfect group for you.

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The Purpose
Who we are: A group of mixed Young Adults.
We meet together to go deeper in the Word while having fun.
We meet: Weekly- 6:30pm Tuesday Evenings - Newlands
Leaders: Jack Hitchens
Stronger
Who we are: A young men’s (20-35) group.
We meet to challenge each other in our faith and alternate between social hangouts and bible studies.
We meet: Weekly - 6:30pm Wednesday Evenings - Church
Leader: Sam Coleman
Abide
Who we are: A group of mostly young professionals.
We alternate between social and bible study each week.
We meet: Weekly - 6:30pm Tuesday Evenings - Church
Leaders: Esther Turner and Elizabeth Allan
Rooted
Who we are: A young women’s (20-35) group.
We challenge each other in our faith, pray together and have social nights.
We meet: Weekly - 6pm Wednesday Evenings - Khandallah
Leaders: Tessa Chiong and Emily Wakelin
Mathētaí
Who we are: A group of mostly young professionals.
We alternate between social and deep literary and historical context of the bible each week.
We meet: Weekly - 6:30pm Tuesday Evenings - Aro Valley
Leader: Fiona Tierney and Alex Gordon
YA Girls
Who we are: A group of really fun young adult gals!
Come and hang with us as we grow in our faith, build friendships and do life together!
We meet: Fortnightly- 7pm Wednesday Evenings - Church
Leaders: Cassie Nicholson and Justis Wickliffe
Young Couples
Who we are: A group of newly married couples.
We meet together to grow in our faith through studying the bible and discussions.
We meet: Weekly- Wednesday Evenings - Johnsonville
Leaders: Cathy and Eugene Perez

Life Groups- Young Adults

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The Purpose

Stronger

Abide

Rooted

Mathētaí

YA Girls

Young Couples

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GoPros
Who we are: A mixed group of professionals in their 30-40’s.
We meet for bible studies and social events alternating between online and gathering in person.
We meet: Weekly - 7pm Tuesday Evenings - Online and in-person
Leaders: Mark Galloway and Claire Chin
Western Suburbs
Who we are: A mixed group of mostly couples.
We meet regularly for fellowship and bible study to grow together and make disciples.
We meet: Fortnightly - Monday Evenings - Khandallah
Leaders: Sharon and Geoff Payne
Ignite
Who we are: A mixed group of professionals.
We meet for a shared meal, worship, prayer and a study every week.
We meet: Weekly - 6:30pm Friday Evenings - CBD
Leader: Eugene Perez
CrossFit
Who we are: A mixed group for those from the Pacific Nations.
We meet for worship, fellowship and bible studies each week.
We meet: Weekly - 6pm Wednesday Evenings - CBD
Leader: Fale Seve
Romanian Group
Who we are: A mixed group for those from Romania.
We sing some songs from a Romanian book, do a bible study and pray together.
We meet: Weekly - 7:30pm Tuesday Evenings - CBD
Leader: Emma Gabor

Life Groups- Mixed Group

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GoPros

Western Suburbs

Ignite

Colossians 2:7

CrossFit

Romanian Group

Firestarters

Help me find a Mixed Group!

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Northern Families Group
Who we are: A group for families with kids at primary and intermediate.
We begin with a shared family dinner followed by a Lifegroup session for the adults and the kids.
We meet: Monthly - Saturday Evenings - Churton Park
Leaders: Kingsley and Beula Thomas
Tummy Time Tribe
Who we are: A coffee group for parents with babies.
Come along to build faith, build community, build friendship.
We meet: Weekly - 10:30am Friday Mornings - Church
Leader: Rene Burton
Seekers Family
Who we are: A group for those families with primary aged children.
We meet together for a shared meal and bible study each week.
We meet: Weekly - Friday 6:30pm - Newtown
Leader: Eugene Perez
Young Families
Who we are: A group for families with kids under 5.
We meet together for prayer, bible study and fellowship.
We meet: Monthly - Saturday afternoons - Churton Park
Leaders: Matt and Victoria Percy
Firestarters
Who we are: An open mixed life group for ANYONE of ANY AGE or STAGE. Children welcome.
With hearts that desire to burn for the Lord.
We meet: Weekly - 7pm Wednesday Evenings - Lower Hutt
Leaders: Rene and Miles Burton
Seekers Young Family
Who we are: A group for families with young children.
We meet together after church for lunch and a biblical discussion.
We meet: Fortnightly- Sundays 12:30pm - Church
Leader: Eugene Perez

Life Groups- Family

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Northern Families

Tummy Time Tribe

Seekers Family

Young Families

Firestarters

Seekers Young Family

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Simply Grace
Who we are: A women’s group for various ages.
We gather together for bible studies targeted at women and spend time praying together.
We meet: Weekly - 6pm Monday Evenings - CBD
Leaders: Ann Gartner and Meenu Lal
Rooted
Who we are: A young women’s (20-35) group.
We challenge each other in our faith, pray together and have social nights.
We meet: Weekly - 6pm Wednesday Evenings - Khandallah
Leaders: Tessa Chiong and Emily Wakelin
At His Feet
Who we are: A women’s group focused on growing together in our walk with Jesus.
Our time together will be spent studying the bible and standing together in prayer and worship.
We meet: Fortnightly - 6pm Tuesday Evenings - Kenepuru
Leader: Christina James
YA Girls
Who we are: A group of really fun young adult gals!
Come and hang with us as we grow in our faith, build friendships and do life together!
We meet: Fortnightly- 7pm Wednesday Evenings - Church
Leaders: Cassie Nicholson and Justis Wickliffe

Life Groups- Women's

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Simply Grace

Rooted

At His Feet

YA girls

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Stronger
Who we are: A young men’s (20-35) group.
We meet to challenge each other in our faith and alternate between social hangouts and bible studies.
We meet: Weekly - 6:30pm Wednesday Evenings - Church
Leader: Sam Coleman
Courageous Conquerors
Who we are: A men’s group for various ages.
Journeying together to go deeper into God's Word, to support and encourage each other in prayer and counsel, and to centre our lives on the gospel of Christ.
We meet: Weekly - 6:30pm Tuesday Evenings - CBD
Leader: Neil Smoker
Band of Brothers
Who we are: A men’s group for any age.
We meet first thing in the morning to study the Word and pray over coffee.
We meet: Weekly - 6:30am Tuesday Mornings - CBD
Leaders: Craig Pilcher and Malcolm Baxter

Life Groups- Men's

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Stronger

Courageous Conquerors

Band of Brothers

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Kia Marama
Who we are: A mixed group for those wanting to grow in their Māori language.
Join us to share kai, sing some Te Reo songs and korero.
We meet: Weekly - 5:30pm Tuesday Evenings - CBD
Leaders: Mitch Jordan and Ken Gartner
South Asian Group
Who we are: A mixed group for those from South Asia.
Join us once a month to meet some great people for a shared lunch and fellowship.
We meet: Monthly - 1pm Sunday afternoon - CBD
Leaders: Beula and Kingsley Thomas
CrossFit
Who we are: A mixed group for those from the Pacific Nations.
We meet for worship, fellowship and bible studies each week.
We meet: Weekly - 6pm Wednesday Evenings - CBD
Leader: Fale Seve

Romanian Group
Who we are: A mixed group for those from Romania.
We sing some songs from a Romanian book, do a bible study and pray together.
We meet: Weekly - 7:30pm Tuesday Evenings - CBD
Leader: Emma Gabor

Life Groups- Cultural

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Kia Marama

South Asian Group

CrossFit

Romanian Group

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Looking for Community?

Life is so much

better together!

Young Adults (18-35)

Mixed Groups

Family Groups

Women's Groups

Men's Groups

Cultural Groups