Welcome to St Peters in the City
We are a church community excited about knowing Jesus and discovering how we can live His way in our world. With a focus on family we offer a range of services for every age group including worship services, small groups and ministries you can become involved in.
We’d love you to come along to one of our Sunday Services
Offering a range of Services, St Peters caters for every age group. We are committed to bringing families of all sizes together to celebrate and worship.
10AM CONTEMPORARY FAMILY SERVICE
A blend of traditional and contemporary worship with a full children’s programme.
Reverend Enosa and Felicity Auva’a
We’d love you to come along to one of our Sunday Services
Offering a range of Services, St Peters caters for every age group. We are committed to bringing families of all sizes together to celebrate and worship.
10AM CONTEMPORARY FAMILY SERVICE
A blend of traditional and contemporary worship with a full children’s programme.
Reverend Enosa and Felicity Auva’a
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REVEREND ENOSA’S LATEST ARTICLE
Embracing God’s Peace: Strength for Every Season
Tena koutou, and greetings church family.
Last Sunday, we were blessed to hear many testimonies of answered prayers. What a joy to witness God’s hand moving among us! This Sunday, I’ll be sharing about the importance of church community—especially in times of weariness, illness, or recovery. Our church family is here to uplift and pray for one another in every season of life.
As I write this, I have a follow-up appointment with my doctor after my eye surgery. I’m grateful that everything has gone well—no doubt, in part, due to the covering of prayer.
No matter what you’re facing, we are never alone. The Holy Spirit is our helper, guiding us each day. Jesus Himself endured trials—temptation, rejection, and even the suffering of the cross—but through it all, He was strengthened by the Spirit. As our Good Shepherd, He assures us in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
As the seasons change and autumn settles in, bringing cooler mornings and shorter days, we too may face life’s changing circumstances. Yet, we take comfort in knowing that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). He is […]
Recent Articles
Embracing the Season of Lent
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. This week marks the beginning of Lent (Wednesday, 5 March). My children used to remind me of this every year, as it was part of the rhythm of their school life. They [...]
Reflecting on Life’s Rhythms and Seeking God’s Presence
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. This week, my rhythm has largely revolved around meetings—one in Matamata with Kaimai Presbytery, one at a local café, several on Zoom, and the majority in my office at church. These meetings [...]
Embracing New Beginnings: Reflections on Orientation Week and the Journey Ahead
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. This week is Orientation Week for the University. The city has welcomed a few more visitors from families and parents of students outside Tauranga and overseas. I spoke with the Residential Life [...]
Gratitude and Reflection: A Journey of Healing and Spiritual Insight
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. Over the past two weeks, I have undergone cataract surgeries on both eyes, with my left eye being operated on this Wednesday. I am incredibly grateful for my surgeon’s skill and expertise [...]
REVEREND ENOSA’S LATEST ARTICLE
Embracing God’s Peace: Strength for Every Season
Tena koutou, and greetings church family.
Last Sunday, we were blessed to hear many testimonies of answered prayers. What a joy to witness God’s hand moving among us! This Sunday, I’ll be sharing about the importance of church community—especially in times of weariness, illness, or recovery. Our church family is here to uplift and pray for one another in every season of life.
As I write this, I have a follow-up appointment with my doctor after my eye surgery. I’m grateful that everything has gone well—no doubt, in part, due to the covering of prayer.
No matter what you’re facing, we are never alone. The Holy Spirit is our helper, guiding us each day. Jesus Himself endured trials—temptation, rejection, and even the suffering of the cross—but through it all, He was strengthened by the Spirit. As our Good Shepherd, He assures us in John 10:10, “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.”
As the seasons change and autumn settles in, bringing cooler mornings and shorter days, we too may face life’s changing circumstances. Yet, we take comfort in knowing that “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (Hebrews 13:8). He is […]
Recent Articles
Embracing the Season of Lent
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. This week marks the beginning of Lent (Wednesday, 5 March). My children used to remind me of this every year, as it was part of the rhythm of their school life. They [...]
Reflecting on Life’s Rhythms and Seeking God’s Presence
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. This week, my rhythm has largely revolved around meetings—one in Matamata with Kaimai Presbytery, one at a local café, several on Zoom, and the majority in my office at church. These meetings [...]
Embracing New Beginnings: Reflections on Orientation Week and the Journey Ahead
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. This week is Orientation Week for the University. The city has welcomed a few more visitors from families and parents of students outside Tauranga and overseas. I spoke with the Residential Life [...]
Gratitude and Reflection: A Journey of Healing and Spiritual Insight
Tena koutou, and greetings church family. Over the past two weeks, I have undergone cataract surgeries on both eyes, with my left eye being operated on this Wednesday. I am incredibly grateful for my surgeon’s skill and expertise [...]
