Our Services

Our services are centred on the gospel and designed to help us become "Word-filled, Spirit-empowered, joyful worshippers of Jesus Christ".

On this page you will find details for our Sunday Service and our Children’s Ministry.

What to Expect in the Service

When & Where. We meet every Sunday, 10:00am — 12pm, at the Onuku-Taipari Domain Hall, 134-136 Ngamotu Rd, Spotswood,New Plymouth.

Here is the general flow of our time together:

• Worship & Open Prayer: We begin by singing theologically rich songs to God, followed by a time where anyone in the congregation can offer a prayer or Scripture passage to encourage and build up the church.
• Morning Tea: Uniquely, we pause in the middle of our service, after the singing and notices, to share morning tea together. We value this time to connect, catch up, and practice true fellowship.
• Corporate Prayer: After morning tea, we have a time of dedicated corporate prayer. This might take the form of Intercessory Prayer (where a member leads us in a pre-prepared prayer on behalf of the church) or Group Prayer (where we gather in small groups to pray for specific needs).
• The Word: We then settle in for the preaching of the Word. Our sermons are expository and biblical, aiming to equip disciples for life and godliness.
• Communion: We celebrate the Lord’s Supper (Communion) every Sunday to remember Christ’s atoning death and resurrection and look forward to His return.

What About the Children?

Redeemer Kids & Families. We believe children have dignity as God’s image-bearers and are a vital part of our church family. We want parents to feel supported and at ease:

• Redeemer Kids: During the school term, we run a dedicated programme for children (years 1–8) where they can learn about the Gospel in a safe, fun environment. The children are invited to go out to Sunday School after Corporate Prayer.
• Kids in the Service: Children of all ages are always welcome to stay in the main service with their parents. We love the sound of families worshipping together.
• Parent-Led Crèche: For parents with younger children who need a break, we have a room equipped with toys and books. Please note this is a self-managed space, so parents need to stay with their children while using this room.
• School Holidays: During school holidays, Redeemer Kids takes a break, but we provide sermon notes and worksheet activities to help keep hands busy and ears listening during the preach.

Health & Safety. We take the safety of our community seriously. We have specific policies in place regarding child protection and general health and safety to ensure a secure environment for everyone. A copy of our child protection policy is available upon request.