St Peters in the City, Tauranga, is a Presbyterian Church – Presbuteros simply means elder, so we’re led by a team of Elders rather than a priest or pastor. As Minister, my key task is as a teacher or teaching elder, teaching the scriptures and coaching people in discipleship.

St Peters was founded in 1878. We are the mother church in Tauranga for Presbyterians and have been influential in planting the other Presbyterian churches in town. We have a strong history of Missionary support, Biblical teaching and Charismatic experience.

In 2012 we finished a major upgrade to these buildings. These buildings are to God’s glory and for the community.

Our church offers a 10am service on Sunday. We run:

• A Kids in Christ programme on Sunday morning
• A drop-in for the homeless on Tuesdays lunch time
• Boys Brigade and Igirlz on Tuesdays 6pm during the school term

Childcare

In 1984 St Peters began a playgroup in the hall that eventually became St Peters Childcare Centre at 18 Selwyn Street. This is now occupied by Above and Beyond Childcare.