About Us
West Hamilton Community Church is a member of the Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa New Zealand.
By the grace of God we were one of the initial twelve churches to form a new Anglican Diocese in New Zealand in May 2019. We stand firmly in Anglican faith and practice, and are structurally distinct from the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia (ACANZP). WHCC was formed in July 2014 when the West Hamilton Anglican Parish was ousted from the ACANZP Province after its Minister and all Vestry members withdrew their submission to the authority of ACANZP General Synod. General Synod had passed a motion on human sexuality which was both contrary to the clear teaching of Scripture and in breach of its own Constitution. 95% of the congregation voted to stay together and continue its mission as a church family in West Hamilton. Only the name of the church and its places of meeting changed.
Meet the Team
Michael Hewat
Mike Turner
Don Corban
Gary Evans
Kimberley Hewat
Max Scott
Our Values
Love
Obedience
Prayerfulness
Spirit-filled
Grace and truth:
We seek to be like Jesus, who came “full of grace and truth” (John 1.14), upholding the ethics of the Kingdom of God without compromise, but in a way that imparts God’s grace and not condemnation.
A holistic approach to the Gospel:
We seek to minister to the whole person (body, mind and spirit) and to be responsible stewards of God’s creation (see Luke 4.18f.; Romans 8.19-25).
Evangelism:
We seek to be evangelistic in everything we do, confident that the Gospel is truly good news for all people and that our primary purpose is to proclaim it at every opportunity. This Gospel is not simply that God loves us, but that he showed his love by sending his only Son Jesus Christ into the world to save us from our sin. We are all called to repentance and faith in Jesus. Mark 1.15; Acts 2.38; Rom 1.18; 2 Corinthians 4.5.
Familial relationships:
We endeavour to model our relationships as a church on that of the extended family/whanau, emphasising mutual commitment, respect, loyalty, Christ-like love for one another. We value all people equally, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, wealth, education, vocation or marital status (see 1 Corinthians 12.13).
Active membership:
We expect all members to faithfully: pray for the Church; attend worship, church meetings and a fellowship group; and to support the church financially (see Hebrews 10.19-25; 2 Corinthians 9).
Every-member ministry:
We take seriously the call to all members of Christ’s Church to be ministers of the Gospel, recognising that “all these (ministries) are activated by one and the same Spirit”
Giving
How to support our vision and mission financially
Automatic Payment – AP giving is popular and easy to set up in your online banking. It’s safe and you don’t have to remember to fill your envelope and bring it – allowing recurring giving. It makes it easier for the church to budget. It can be the first thing to come out of your pay packet/income. A tax receipt is available at the end of the financial year.
Bank details for AP:
West Hamilton Community Church Trust
ANZ Te Rapa
General Giving 06 0217 0865590 00
Missions 06 0217 0865590 01
Building Fund 06 0217 0865590 50
For any inquiries about giving get in touch with our Treasurer Helen McAuliffe:
email: finance@whcc.org.nz