ABOUT US

St John’s in the City is a landmark Presbyterian church in inner-city Wellington where tradition is valued, creativity is encouraged, and you and your whanau are welcome.

This section contains information about who we are, our history, and our mission and values.

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Our staff and dedicated volunteers are the heart of St John’s. We could not do what we do without them.
Meet some of the team
Our activities reflect the mission and vision of St John’s.
Find out more about our mission and vision
St John’s has been around for over 175 years in a number of incarnations.
Find out more about our history
We strive to be a welcoming church and to help others where we can. Our Outreach activities are one way we do this.
Find out more about our Outreach activities
We welcome the opportunity to be part of some special times in your lives. These include happy occasions, like weddings and baptisms (christenings), to times where we remember those who are no longer with us.
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There are three levels of Church governance.
- Local - St John’s is governed by Session and Council. Session meets monthly to discuss the spiritual and community welfare of the church, while Council is responsible for much of the day-to-day administrative business of the church.
- Regional - we are part of Central Presbytery, which is made up of ministers and elders from across our region. Presbytery meets monthly for business and faith fellowship.
- National - St John’s is governed at this level by the General Assembly which meets every two years with representatives from every Presbyterian church in New Zealand. This is the highest level of decision-making.
St John’s is part of the wider Presbyterian Church of Aoteaora New Zealand. Their website provides more information about basic church beliefs, national activities and other church matters.