Lead, Commune, Disciple
Inspiring Leaders, Building Community, Making Disciples
Whether you’re familiar with church or it’s your first time, you’re very welcome here.
- We are Christ followers
- We value all people
- We are committed to making disciples of Jesus
- We recognise the authority of Scripture
Ministries
Find your place
Children's
Contending for the next generation, together with parents.
Sunday mornings, during the 10am service
Youth Ministry
Ages 11–19. Thursday nights, 7–9pm during term time.
Thursdays 7–9pm, Seven Oaks
Family
Supporting families across every stage of life together.
Young Adults
Faith, friendship and real conversation for young adults.
Through the week
Sunday service
Sundays, 10am
Seven Oaks School, 77 Murphys Road
Our main gathering each week, with children’s programme running during the service.
Mid-week prayer
Tuesdays, 7.30pm
Mato and Anna Kariuki’s home, 10c Quaifes Road, Halswell
We sing worship songs, reflect on scripture, and pray for the needs of our church, personal needs and the world.
Life groups
Through the week
Homes across Halswell and at Seven Oaks
Nine groups meeting through the week — spiritual growth happens in circles, not rows.
Coming up
Family Fun Day
Late November — date to be confirmed
Our main annual event, and everyone in Halswell is welcome. Bouncy castles, pony rides, face painting, live music, free coffee, food, farm animals and a magic show.
What’s on
From our pastor
“My vision is to inspire those around me to be the best they can, through real discipleship and relationship.”
Martin “Mato” Kariuki has been our lead pastor since 2019. Born and raised near Nairobi, he heard God’s call to ministry while studying law, and moved to New Zealand in 2014.
More about usNewsletter
HCC news, every week
Everything you need to keep up to date with HCC — what’s coming up, a word from Mato, and what we’re studying together.
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We gather every Sunday at 10am at Seven Oaks School. Come as you are — there’s a seat, a coffee and a welcome waiting.