We at St Matthew-in-the-City are a diverse group of people. What we have in common is that we choose to go to church in the city, in a powerful building, and to experience Anglican worship in the context of this diversity.
We enjoy thinking outside the box, exploring innovative liturgy, progressive ideas and topical issues. We work hard at having a bi-cultural flavour to the service, especially by using Maori language.
Above all else, we are an inclusive church. This means that all are welcome to attend, and that all are welcome to receive communion no matter what church or faith (if any) they are from. Different opinions and varying faith journeys are the strength of our church.
Some choose to come regularly to our church. Others come occasionally, and still others don't attend yet see themselves as friends of St Matthew's. Still others experience us virtually online all around the world. This may be because they love the building, appreciate its presence in the city or want to support the ministry of St Matthew's.
Zorro, Director of Hospitality and Security, with his pet human
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A tour of St. Matthew-in-the-City
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If you come to St Matthew's... don't expect to find a prayer group don't expect to find a Bible study group don't expect a women's
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In the early 1800s, Auckland grew up along Queen Street and to the east of it. In the mid-nineteenth century, Government House, military barracks, a prison, hotels and shops created
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St Matthew-in-the-City does not have a geographical boundary. Those who regularly attend worship live throughout the greater Auckland area. Of those who attend on occasion many live throughout
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Why does St Matthew-in-the-City need to give a modifier to the brand of Christianity it practices? Because contrary to our human tendency to make sweeping generalisations, being “Christian”
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