Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of utmost importance, the only thing it cannot be is moderately important - C.S Lewis

Love

December 17th 2024Many people when asked will say that love is most often recognised as the gift of presence. We are there when needed, when things turn to custard, but also in those moments when what is needed is aRead more

Christmas Carols - come and join us

December 11th 2024Come and join us for Christmas Carols and a retelling of the Christmas story. Supper to follow. All welcome.Read more

Joy

December 10th 2024I’ve been thinking this week about the difference between excitement and joy. Excitement it seems is that emotion we feel when something unexpectedly good happens, like winning lotto. It is oftenRead more

Peace

December 2nd 2024Joseph, the husband of Mary, in the Bible is a picture of a man who faced with enormous questions and uncertainty, discovers peace and the ability to make the best of a difficult situation. Joseph isRead more

Rejoice

November 26th 2024One of the greatest expressions of praise recorded in the Bible is Mary’s words of praise about being chosen as the mother of Jesus. Known as the Magnificat, from the Latin version, these words areRead more

Oh, is that what you meant?

November 19th 2024Ever had that feeling in a conversation that while you are using the same words you are talking about different things. You say one thing and they respond with an answer which to you makes no senseRead more

Redemption

November 12th 2024It’s a word deeply rooted in the Christian story but also the theme of many great movies. The story of a person or character who is deeply flawed but who through a series of trials becomes a muchRead more

Let me lead

November 5th 2024The race for the Whitehouse has dominated our TV screens over the last few weeks as two people offer very different ideas as to how they will lead over the next four years. Both have huge followings Read more

To see or not to see

October 31st 2024Recently I stood on the beach at twilight trying to spot the comet everyone was talking about. Find the brightest light in the sky, down slightly and to the right, the experts said. So, we watchedRead more

Justice or ....

October 23rd 2024Several years ago, I read an article in which the author tried to explain the difference between grace and justice. Justice, they argued was the fulfilment of the law. You break the law, legal orRead more

A free lunch

October 17th 2024Once while talking to a funeral director, they told me about people who turn up at funerals even when they have no connection with the person who has died or their immediate family. TheseRead more

The Heaven's Declare

October 8th 2024The writer of Psalm 19 makes a pretty audacious claim in the first opening lines. The heavens keep telling the wonders of God, and the skies declare what he has done. Each day informs the following dRead more

Children

We now offer a children's programme for children aged 3-6 years old.

There is also a creche where parents can mind younger children and still hear the service.

Go here to see what else we have for families.

SUNDAY SERVICE 10.00am

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How to find us

Tena kotou katoa

All of us are trying to make sense of life, to find that ‘thing’ that will help determine how we will live. Here at PBC we have found that our faith in Jesus helps us make sense of life and how we will live.

It doesn’t mean we always get it right or that life is any simpler. In fact, sometimes Jesus asks us to make choices we might otherwise avoid – like loving our neighbours and caring for others.

You are most welcome to come and join us on this journey as we seek to be whanau to each other and as we seek to follow Jesus.

If you would like to know more about why we think Jesus is so important go here

PRAY - TOGETHER

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STUDY - TOGETHER

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SERVE - TOGETHER

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GROW - TOGETHER

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When we journey together, we are stronger.