Our Sunday Services
What to expect
Our weekly worship gatherings are intentionally different in style and ethos. We describe our church as “multiple-congregational” and “multiple-campus.” In other words, we gather at differing times and in different locations, but one church community. We recognise that one-size doesn’t fit all, or to use a retail analogy, we have multiple shop-front windows. Think of a large shopping mall, where there are large stores and small boutique stores operating alongside each other and catering for different niche markets. Feel free to check out what we have on offer, as you may have the contribution we are currently missing!
Visiting a church for the first time can be intimidating so here’s a few pointers on what to expect:
Mission
Values
WHAT WE DO
Ministries and Programmes
As a local church, we do most things typical of churches. There’s a lot more to who we are than those we call “core ministries” and ministries and initiatives rise and flourish according to available people, along with their passions and sense of God’s call. The following are what we will probably always do and represent the “core” of our enterprise:
Core Ministries
COMMITMENT TO SERVE
We are committed to serving our community in the name of Christ and expressing the practical “hands and feet” of Jesus to the people we live amongst. Ministries and services to our community arise and flourish according to the availability and passion of people within our church who sense God’s call to a specific action. We’re always looking for new ideas and ways to serve our community. Contact the church office for further details on how you can become involved (E: reception@hcbc.nz; Ph: 07 838 0375, Ext 200). Some of the current community ministries are:
Te Whānau Pūtahi
Commencing in the mid 1990’s, Te Whānau Pūtahi (The Family Centre) is a dynamic ministry outreach from HCBC, with a focus on bringing the good news of God’s kingdom amongst the communities of Fairfield and Enderley. It is like a combination of a Christian community development centre, a community “marae” and church fellowship – all rolled into one. Te Whānau Pūtahi services include an Early Childhood Education Centre, food parcels through the Combined Christian Foodbank Trust, aid with food insecurity including a weekly ‘Kai Time’ community meal, financial mentoring, family support and advocacy, drop-in centre, pastoral care, subsidised summer family camp, affordable table, chairs & trailer hire services, community events and also Sunday worship gatherings.
Shiloh – Flats for the Elderly
Since the early 1980’s HCBC has had a commitment to providing low cost housing for the elderly. Thirty-two units are located adjacent, and over the road, from the church campus and managed by a committee from the church. Residents live independently and enjoy a sense of safe community under the pastoral care of the church.

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
HCBC became a CAP Debt Centre in 2013 offering structured support for people caught in the grip of financial debt. Our debt coaches and assigned “befrienders” help clients manage their resources according to strict and personalised budgets, negotiate with creditors and development of workable plans to regaining financial freedom. CAP is part of an international movement.
For more information or to see how you can join this ministry contact Glenda Caradus, HCBC’s Debt Centre Manager (P: 07-838 0375 ext 210 /0223184540.
Struggling with debt? Make an appointment to see the CAP Debt Centre team.
HIPPY
Home Interaction Programme for Parents and Youngsters
In 2015, HCBC became the first providers in Hamilton for HIPPY, an international programme preparing pre-school children for school through resourcing parents to interact with their children’s process of learning. HIPPY is a two-year home-based parenting and early childhood enrichment programme that builds the confidence and skills of parents to create a positive learning environment. HIPPY is specifically designed for parents who may not feel comfortable in their abilities to teach their children. Parents and children work together for fifteen minutes a day with storybooks, puzzles, and learning games that help children to become successful learners. HIPPY parents are trained, resourced and invited into community with peers – meeting regularly for encouragement and gaining a range of life skills. For more details contact HIPPY Coordinator Liz Winslade Ph: 07 838 0375, Ext 201.
Food Bank
Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank
Along with a large number of churches in Hamilton, we have a relationship with and support the Hamilton Combined Christian Foodbank. This service provides food for people in financial need who, regardless of their ethnicity, religious belief, gender or relational status, are referred by the participating churches and social service agencies. Members of our church donate food (a box in the foyer each week) and also facilitate access for those in special need. For more information please contact them directly on: 07-856 2521.