Here is some information about who we are, our interests and values. You are welcome to get in touch with questions or ideas.
We are a congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. We are on the North Shore in Auckland. The parish includes Beach Haven, Birkdale, Birkenhead, Northcote, Hillcrest and some of Glenfield. The people in our community value being able to share their evolving spiritual awareness. We aim to do so without judgement. We are open-minded and like talking with each other. We’d love to welcome you and hear your story.
We are committed to applying the teachings and example of Jesus in everyday life. Accordingly, we are big on inclusiveness, collaboration and interfaith respect.
Onewa Christian Community is all about people working together. Members directly elect our Church Council governance group. Leaders (‘elders’) and members are active across all our activities.
Our Vision
To be an active and innovative Christian community that provides leadership and builds partnerships in a fast-changing world.
Our Mission
Our Values
The members of the ministry team are: Rev. Jin Sook Kim, Minister; Sarah Thorne, Community Engagement Lead; Rev. Robyn Allen Goudge, Music Director; Pauline Soo, Administrator.
Please contact us at any time.
Rev. Jin Sook’s number is 021 0295 2589. For general enquiries, phone 021 0919 7097.
Please get in touch with Nan Inkson or Rev. Jin Sook Kim if you wish to discuss a concern. Contact information.
It’s different by design! The larger area served by Onewa Christian Community is surrounded by sea. The sea is ever flowing; waves constantly build and ebb. This tidal movement is depicted in the waves. A leaf (or a large feather?) is another nature element. Trees grow around us. This leaf is free, carried along by the breeze above the surface of the water. The water? Well, is it the sea? It could be one of the streams flowing through our urban landscape; the leaf detached from an overhanging tree. Note the leaf shape connects with the ‘i’ in ‘community.’ So there is connectedness, perhaps an anchoring. Yet the leaf shape is open at the top, expressive of upward movement and open-endedness. There is space for more.