Gracecity East
Join us this Sunday
Service Time:
10am
Address:
Howick Intermediate School (15 Botany Road, Howick, Auckland)
East Campus Office: Kotahi Community Centre (272E Ti Rakau Drive, Burswood)
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What to Expect
Sundays at Gracecity are warm, engaging and relaxed. When you walk in, you may notice that the church if full of people of many different ethnic backgrounds. We love that our church reflects the cultural diversity of Tāmaki Makaurau. If you’re thinking about what is appropriate to wear, know that you are free and welcome to wear whatever you wish. Being a multicultural and multigenerational church, clothes on a Sunday can range from shorts and jandals to suits and ties. Come as you are and expect to feel welcomed as our guest!
In total, a service is about 90 minutes in length. Though it may vary from time to time, services generally begin with the band leading the church in music – song lyrics are projected onto the screens so you can sing along and/or engage with worship however you feel most comfortable. These songs are generally contemporary Christian worship songs – click here to listen to the current playlist of songs we sing!
After the music portion of the service, our service hosts will update the church on things happening in our community, and we may witness child dedications or testimonies during this time. Following this, one of our pastors will share an encouraging and hope-filled message from the Bible.
At the end, we encourage everyone to stay and engage in community after the service.
We have something for kids from birth through to Year 8. They’ll experience music worship with the whole church before heading to the preschool, primary, and intermediate spaces for learning, play, and prayer. We have an amazing staff and volunteer team, who will care for and love your kids. We have Friday night ministries for high school-aged youth.
Your children’s safety is of utmost importance to us. All our volunteers over the age of 16 are reference-checked, police-vetted, and have received child protection training. We have a digital check-in system to ensure every child is accounted for.
Learn more about our next generation ministries here!
NIGHTLIFE
NIGHTLIFE
Join the Gracecity East family at Nightlife, our evening service featuring worship, encouragement, and baptism celebrations.
Held once a term on Sunday night at Kotahi Community Centre, it’s a time to come together and lift each other up.
Visit our events page for upcoming dates!
Next Generation
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A space for parents and caregivers of babies, which includes toys and a live stream of the service.
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This is a space for our preschoolers (aged 2-5 years) to dive deep into God’s big story and see how it points to Jesus and the gospel in every story. Our team of volunteers teach our littlest ones stories from the Bible through fun and engaging activities.
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This is a space for our primary-aged children to understand the story of the Bible, discover and enjoy more of their relationship with God, and build relationships across generations who can journey with them in the faith. Our team of volunteers engage with our kids through games, small group chats, and activities to grow their wonder of God.
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This is a space for young people in school years 7 & 8. Each service is centred around a text from the bible, taught in a practical way along with games and small group chats.
Throughout the year, Xchange welcomes our young people in intermediate school for a social night (1 or 2 per term). Within a rhythm of social events, relevant teaching and friendship building, young people learn to navigate the challenges of their phase of life in a fun, interactive way.
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FRIDAYS 7PM
This group of high schoolers connect on Friday nights from 7-9pm at Kotahi Community Centre, during the school term. In this fun environment, young people are encouraged to discover and live out their faith story alongside dedicated small group leaders.
Next Steps
We are all in this together. Whether you’re ready to follow Jesus, find a small group to do life with or want to make a difference, we’re here for you and can help you take your next step.
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Connect
If you're new to Gracecity we'd love to get to know you more! If you haven’t yet filled in our Connect With Us Form, this is a great way to let us know your details, be added to our church email list, and to hear about upcoming events.
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Groups
Groups are the best way for you to find the place you belong at Gracecity. Our groups are about finding a second whānau, which is there to support and encourage you in life as you grow in your relationship with Jesus.
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Serve
Volunteering and serving others is a significant part of living intentionally and trying to make a positive impact on the world. We have a number of ways you can serve at church and our teams would love to welcome you.
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Ministries
There are so many ministries available for you to continue learning how to be renewed as we journey through faith together. Check out our range of classes and courses below.
Gracecity East Lead Pastor
He’s a husband to Sonia and a father to three. Robin was part of the original steering group and eldership that founded what was originally Summit Church (as a volunteer). Since 2004, he has been highly involved in the life of the church. 9 years ago, Robin came on board to work full-time as a pastor on staff at what is now the East Campus of Gracecity.
He currently serves as the East Campus Pastor, alongside his passion of leading worship, and caring for the community.
Robin Byrne
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Mel Bray
MINISTRY SUPPORT
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Kyleigh Jooste
YOUTH
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Wendy Shaw
CONNECTIONS & GROUPS
