The Community Church of Akaroa
Banks Peninsula

Big changes are afoot!  Read on. Those of you with sharp eyes will have noticed that we are now the “Community Church” not the “Combined Church”. This change signals that we are now under joint Presbyterian and Anglican leadership,  currently beginning with oversight from the Alpine Presbytery.

Along with the new name is a change to become an inter-denominational church, where Christians of all varieties can join in worshipping and working for God and seeking  his Holy Spirit. We have always sought to be a valued part of the Akaroa and Peninsula community, and this will continue just the same. Our services are going to be more youth-focused, and we will continue to welcome families and children at Mainly Music, and also in our Sunday worship.

Another big change is in seeking a new Minister, who may not necessarily be an Anglican or Presbyterian. The advertisement for this position is given here: 

Full time Minister for the Community Church of Akaroa Banks Peninsula – Is this you?

·       Akaroa is seeking a visionary Minister to serve and lead its parish,
and to help us in making Jesus Christ known on beautiful Banks Peninsula and beyond.
The newly formed Community Church of Akaroa Banks Peninsula is a joint venture
between the former Presbyterian and Anglican congregations of Akaroa and Banks
Peninsula.

We are a motivated Parish, on a journey which we believe God has called
us to. We are seeking a leader who can offer encouragement, energy and
enthusiasm to help us as we attend to the Holy Spirit’s leading.

We are looking for a leader with a passion for people, a heart for Jesus, and the ability to
lead new initiatives. He or she will need to be comfortable in rural and
small-town ministry, open to contemporary and traditional styles of worship,
confident to drive over Peninsula roads for ministry in the surrounding Bays, and
active in building networks in the wider community.

We are open to expressionsof interest from Anglican and Presbyterian ministers or ordained ministry
leaders of other denominations who would be comfortable with being part of our
Community Church. The Parish has a committed and experienced Governance team,
and will initially be under Presbyterian oversight.

·     Highlights of the area include a vibrant community that is great for families, with well set up local schools
and health facilities, a beautiful natural environment, harbour, heritage and
recreational opportunities.

Could God be calling you to join us?

Please email Martin at <executiveofficer@alpinepresbytery.org>
for a copy of our Parish Profile. Expressions of interest are invited and can be made, in confidence, prior
to 10 December 2024.