South Auckland Regional 2026 · 10 October

Kia Rite
2026.

Equipped to Serve

A day to discover what God has placed in your hands—and learn how to use it with courage, care and purpose.

A multigenerational South Auckland church community standing together, woven by seven strands of light
Saturday 10 October 2026Kia Rite · Equipped to Serve
10.00–11.00amMorning service · Cook Islands Church
12.30pmWorkshops begin · ASDAH

Kia ora, welcome. Come to the table.

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Saturday 10 October 2026

One day.
Two locations.

Begin together in East Tāmaki, then use the lunch break to eat and travel to Māngere Bridge. Please be at ASDAH and ready before the workshops start at 12.30pm.

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10.00–11.00am

Morning service & message

Everyone begins the day together at Auckland Cook Islands Seventh-day Adventist Church.

15 Birmingham Road
East Tāmaki, Auckland 2013
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11.00am–12.30pm

Lunch & travel

Have lunch during this 90-minute window, then travel from East Tāmaki to ASDAH in Māngere Bridge.

Allow enough time to arrive, park and be seated before 12.30pm.
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From 12.30pm

Afternoon workshops

The four workshop sessions begin promptly at Auckland Seventh-day Adventist High School.

119 Mountain Road
Māngere Bridge, Auckland 2022
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Why we’re gathering

Equipped for the place you already call home.

You don’t need a title, a microphone or all the answers. Bring your curiosity, your experience and the gifts you’re still discovering.

Together, we’ll learn practical ways to strengthen our churches, serve our neighbours and step into ministry ready to serve.

No cost. No pressure.Come on your own or bring your whole ministry team. Children and first-timers are genuinely welcome.

Choose your next step

Seven workshops.
One shared mission.

See the full programme
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AW

Church Administration

Build calm, trustworthy systems that help ministry flourish—from communication and planning to caring for people well.

Presented byPr Andrew West
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AW

Preaching

Shape Scripture into messages that are faithful, clear and alive to the realities of the people listening.

Presented byPr Adrian Webster
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JB

Sabbath School

Turn a weekly lesson into a welcoming conversation where questions are safe and faith can grow.

Presented byPr John Browne
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MP

Multimedia & Tech

Use sound, screens and digital storytelling with purpose—supporting worship without letting technology take over.

Presented byPr Maika Peehikuru

Rooted here

Faith that sounds like us, serves like us, and makes room for everyone.

Our churches carry many languages, cultures and stories. This day honours that richness. The woven line running through this site is our signature: distinct strands, stronger together.

What to expect

10 October 2026 · East Tāmaki

There’s a place
for your gift.

Tell us who’s coming and which workshops your group would like to join.

Register here