We believe that every neighbourhood deserves a place where people feel at home, find hope, and build genuine community.
That’s why we’re starting a new church in Kelvin Grove.
Why A New Church?
Palmerston North is growing fast, and so is Kelvin Grove. We want to make sure there’s a local space where anyone can come as they are, explore life and faith, and discover a community that’s real and welcoming, centred on Jesus.
New churches often connect with people who wouldn’t usually step inside a church — and that’s our heartbeat: to make room for more people to find belonging and to encounter the life-changing love of Jesus.
WHat to Expect
Sundays full of possibility
Every week we gather to make space for God. We believe Jesus is alive and that the Holy Spirit still moves in powerful, personal ways today. Through music, prayer, the bible and real stories of faith, we come expectant. A gathering centred on Jesus that you can take into the week.
A rhythm that respects your time
Life is full — and we don’t want church to crowd out the everyday places God has already called you. That’s why our rhythm will stay simple and focused:
A weekly Sunday gathering.
Connect Groups during the week where people can talk, connect, and support each other.
We want Sundays and Connect Groups to be a springboard, not the whole story. The rest of the week is where faith takes shape — whether that be coaching your kids’ sports team, connecting with neighbours, serving on a local board, or showing the love of Jesus in everyday places some other way.
And when bigger needs or opportunities arise in the community, we believe our Connect Groups can step up — taking on projects or serving in ways that make a tangible difference without having to create an entire new ministries.
Everyone gets to play a part
This won’t be a church where a few people do everything. We’ll rotate roles so anyone who wants to help can jump in — whether that’s welcoming people, helping kids, or making coffee.
Future-focused
From day one, this will be a community that keeps multiplying. Our dream is not just one church, but a movement that grows healthy leaders and creates more neighbourhood churches in the years ahead.
Our Timeline
2025: Community events and Alpha Courses
March 2026: Weekly Sunday gatherings launch in Kelvin Grove
Register Your Interest
Starting something new is always exciting — and you don’t need to have it all figured out to join us. Whether you’ve never been to church, haven’t been in years, or already follow Jesus, this is a chance to be part of building something from the ground up.
Even if you’re just curious, we’d love to keep you in the loop. Together, we can create a fresh, local church that feels like home — and helps people discover the hope and life that Jesus brings.