23/3/20: With the PM announcing that the nation is now at Level 3 moving to Level 4 on Wednesday, all face-to-face gatherings are suspended:  This includes mainly music, Selwyn Centre, Messy Church, Home groups, Everyman, Alpha - all are suspended.

Telephone Contact:  We intend still to make telephone contact.

Prayer and Worship:  We intend to provide some personal worship and prayer resources for use by households at home and delivered electronically. 

Alpha: We are investigating Alpha Online - TBC.

Vestry and subcommittees: May meet by conferencing calls/software.

Current News sheet

COVID-19 Update

Click here for the Parish Pandemic Response.

AGM 2020

The AGM 2020 on 22 March was postponed for the duration.
 See here for papers.
More events: See Calendar page

Regular Service Times

These are all suspended for the duration

Sundays
Service
8 am
Traditional Communion
10 am
Contemporary Communion with Adventurers (Junior Church)
Explore Together - an Intergenerational Service is offered on Third Sundays of the month.  See Services page for more information.
4 pm
Messy Church - Last Sunday of the month
 
 
Thursdays
 
10am
Traditional Communion in the Chapel         
Wednesdays
 
11am
Parish Prayer Meeting    

Vicar's Welcome

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Hi, I'm Ian vicar of St Stephen's.  You may be feeling new here – if so, you are really welcome.  When I started as vicar here over 10 years ago I enjoyed getting to know people; I hope you find it easy and enjoyable too. 

Our desire is to provide an environment where you can come to know people who love Jesus and in time follow his calling and grow to love him too.  We trust you will find a warm welcome, good friendships and fun.  We would aim to support you as you explore some of those bigger issues and questions of life. 

Have a look around the website, perhaps read a sermon or two and then if you are around Whangaparaoa at a service time (Sun 8am, 10am, plus Thurs 10am) why not drop in and see us?  Please make yourself known to me or the greeters at the door. 

We’re glad you’re visiting.  Best wishes,
Ian Hardcastle

Welcome to St Stephen's - online

Our Vision: Growing in faith, love and mission.

Our Mission:
To glorify God and fulfill God’s purposes by: bringing people to faith in Christ; deepening our discipleship; being equipped for ministry and mission in the name of Christ.

Our Values:
We are a welcoming Church family that gathers for vibrant and joyful worship, studying God’s word, prayer, and community life in which we experience support and a sense of belonging as we seek to live out our Christian faith in the power of the Holy Spirit.