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

Let me lead

The 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

Recently 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 ....

Several 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

Once 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

The 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

What a wonderful world

In the 1990’s TVNZ used the song What a wonderful world  to showcase the wonder 0f New Zealand scenery. Here’s a link to the ad. The video reminds us of the wonder and beauty of the world weRead more

Stuck in a rut

This old expression comes from a time when wagon wheels would get stuck in the ruts in the road left by hundreds of other carts using the road. These ruts could get so deep that once a wheel got intoRead more

What attracts you?

All of us are drawn to other people, but our reasons may be quite different.  Perhaps because they are famous, or rich, or good looking or we just enjoy their company. Sometimes our motivations areRead more

Found Out

Have you ever had someone walk in on you and suddenly found yourself feeling really guilty. It’s not that you had even done anything wrong, it’s just that feeling that you have been caught out.Read more

Caring

Over the last week Aotearoa/New Zealand has been filled with the sound of mourning following the death of the Māori King, Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII. In the eulogies that have followed,Read more

Evil

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” is a quote attributed to Edmund Burke. It is a reminder that evil is something we need to be constantly on theRead more

Care for others

The cost-of-living crisis has highlighted some of the deep needs existing in our society. There are many who are struggling to make ends meet or have lost jobs. Politicians have multiple views on howRead 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.

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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

When we journey together, we are stronger.