Join us ~ Connecting people with God and Each Other ~
Welcome to Island Bay Presbyterian Church. We are a community of pilgrims seeking to love and support one another and our wider community as we journey through life. As a Presbyterian church we are oriented towards the God of the Bible who is made known to us most fully in Jesus Christ, who calls us to follow in the way of Christ, and who dwells in us through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
Coming up:
Advent means ‘arrival’, and is the four weeks before Christmas when we prepare to celebrate Jesus’ birth. Many families light Advent candles that remind us of hope, peace, joy, and love—things Jesus brought to the world.
Christmas: Celebrating Jesus’ Birth
Christmas is when we celebrate Jesus being born in Bethlehem over 2,000 years ago. The story of Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, and the Magi reminds us of God’s gift to the world. We give presents because Jesus is the greatest gift of all.
Christmas Is for Everyone
Jesus came to bring love and peace to everyone. Whether or not you follow Christian traditions, the message of kindness, giving, and joy is for the whole world. Christmas is all about Jesus—the best gift ever given!
10am Sunday Services: Join us at 88 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington. We vary our style of worship from week to week, and include a sermon by our ‘featured preacher’, music ancient and modern lead by our Ensemble or Band, high levels of participation by members of the congregation, and monthly communion. After the service we share morning tea in the lounge.
Attending church remotely: Would you like to participate in the service online? Contact our Minister to arrange this.
Children: We have two Sunday morning groups for ages 3-9, and 10+.
Regular programmes: We seek to worship God during the week through programmes, and we also have our Tēpu Mō Tātou (table for all) project based in Berhampore. If you want more info on these, contact Rev. Nathan or Rev. Bruce.
Check our Facebook page for the up to date notices.
Start something new?
Is there something you‘d like to try this year but no one’s offering it? Why not start a group yourself? We have great spaces to hire – day and evening – and bringing a group together costs as little as $5 per person*. Casual bookings welcome.
Email us or drop in (88 The Parade) and see our large lounge, hall and auditorium, with wifi, quality sound, and good support facilities (kitchen, gardens, plenty of parking, piano for practice).
* 6 contribute $5 ea.