Nau mai, welcome,
we’re glad you’re here!

If you’ve never stepped foot in a church before, or if you’ve attended a church your whole life, you’re very welcome to join us at Latimer Church.

We understand that visiting somewhere new can be a bit nerve-racking. We want to make sure you feel welcome and relaxed, so below you’ll find some information about what to expect if you visit one of our Sunday gatherings.

Sunday Services
About Jesus

What to expect at Church

  • Absolutely! The message of Jesus is for everyone, regardless of your background, beliefs, or stage of life. We’re excited to welcome anyone who wants to explore faith or grow in their relationship with God. You’ll find a warm and friendly atmosphere here.

  • We aim to start our services at the advertised time, but you might like to arrive a bit earlier to find a car park (this can be tricky!).

  • Come as you are! God isn’t concerned with what you wear, and neither are we. Whether you’re in casual clothes or dressed up, we want you to feel comfortable and welcome.

  • Our services typically last about 60-75 minutes. We encourage you to stay afterwards to connect with others over a hot drink, but if you have to leave quickly, that’s ok too.

  • Yes! We have a dedicated Kids Church and Kindy Church for children aged 0-10 during our 9 am, 11 am, and 4 pm services. Your kids will have a great time learning about Jesus in a fun and safe environment. We also run a programme for junior youth on Sundays, as well as a youth group during the week for junior and senior youth.

  • No, attending church doesn’t cost anything. One of the beautiful truths of Christianity is that God offers us free forgiveness and grace. We are simply thrilled to have you join us, and we don’t expect visitors to contribute financially.

  • We encourage you to ask questions! Whether it’s while attending a service, over a cup of tea afterward, we’d love to help you explore any questions you have about faith, Jesus, or the Bible.

    Every Sunday, there is an opportunity to reach out to our team by completing a response form during the service, and we’d love to hear from you and help where we can. If you have lots of questions about Jesus, consider attending our Life Course, which is the perfect place to wrestle with what it means to follow Jesus.

Every Sunday, we gather as a church family to hear what God says in His Word, the Bible. It’s a special time for us to praise God in song, talk to God in prayer, and hear God speak as the Bible is read and taught. We spend time getting to know each other over a hot drink and build loving friendships as we help each other live lives that honour Jesus, who died for us.

We would love for you to join us on any Sunday at any of our services, just come as you are.

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Children and adults sitting and watching a live musical performance in a community room, with the band performing on a stage at the front.
An older man and a young woman are smiling and engaging in conversation at an indoor event. The man is wearing a blue checkered shirt and glasses, and the woman has long blonde hair and is wearing a white t-shirt and patterned skirt. There are several other people in the background, including children and adults, some with backpacks, in a room with dark wooden walls and large windows.
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Who is Jesus?

Jesus is central to everything we do. He is not only the King of all creation, but also a personal and loving Saviour.

Jesus died on the cross for our sins, and through His resurrection, He conquered sin and death. He is alive today and offers us forgiveness, hope, and new life.

If you want to know more about who Jesus is, we’d love to introduce you to Him! Join us at church any Sunday, or check out our Life Course for people exploring Jesus.

Talk to someone about Jesus

Life Course

The Life Course is a relaxed environment to explore life with Jesus, ask your questions, and investigate the claims of the Bible. The course is relaxed, free to attend, and runs over 5 Monday evenings. Share dinner with us and enjoy friendly, genuine conversation with a group of people who are looking for truth, just like you.

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Connect Course

Considering becoming a part of the Latimer family? Connect Course is for anyone new to Latimer Church, and interested in joining the Church.

We know that joining a new church can be difficult and that it's an important decision - our Connect Course seeks to help make this easier. It’s a relaxed three-evening course, normally run on Wednesday evenings, and an opportunity for you to find out a bit more about who we are, what we're about, how to get involved in our church family, and to meet others new to church.

There's no pressure to join the church family at the end of the three weeks, but if you are keen, we will help you get connected to people and settle in.

We run the course regularly, so please register your interest, and we will be in contact.

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