Resources
Who We Are
Explore St Albans, our roots, who we are, our culture and what we believe in the series of sermons preached in 2023.
Examining our DNA
Church Mission Statement
St Albans Vision Statement
Challenging faith
issues 2021
In June 2021, St Alban’s hosted a Saturday conference for Presbyterian AFFIRM about ‘Challenging faith issues of our day’. There were three keynote talks plus workshops. The talks were titled:
‘Is Jesus dying for our sins, an outdated evangelical concept?’
‘Critical Race Theory is shaping our culture – have you noticed?’
‘What essential beliefs are needed as a basis for Christian unity?’
This series is available on Youtube
Presbyterian AFFIRM is a network of evangelical Presbyterians with a passion for the transforming gospel, biblical faith and vibrant churches.
Developing a biblical perspective on life
Amidst the world's turmoil – Covid-19's toll, unmanageable floods, uncontrollable fires, global warming and earthquakes, destroying homes, infrastructure, agriculture and economies - how does the Bible see this? If God is love, why does God allow this?
Increasing liberal interpretations of Scripture, and using the Bible to justify our modern lifestyles and morality, even in the Church. Does God mind? Is the Bible relevant? Isn’t it old fashioned; how can we expect our children to be interested; hasn’t science disproved the miracles, and especially Jesus' resurrection? Is there any hope?”
This course, presented by retired Anglican minister Murray Dixon, traces the promises of God from Genesis to Revelation, exploring the old and new covenants, the place of Israel and the church, noting the continuity of purpose of God’s scandalous love, and God’s response to those who respond positively and who react negatively.
This series is available on Youtube.
The me I want to be
In 2019 St Albans did a church-wide study on “The Me I Want to Be” by John Ortberg. The study was about discovering spiritual vitality like never before as you learn to “live in the flow of the spirit.” This study show how God's perfect vision of yourself. More…
The art of neighboring
The 2017 church-wide study on the art of neighboring. This study looked at what the scriptures say about neighboring and what it means to be a neighbor in modern-day New Zealand and how we can be better at it. More…
Alpha
All of us explore. We ask questions, we seek answers. Alpha is a series of interactive sessions that explores all the big questions of life with food, a talk and open discussion. From time-to-time St Albans run alpha courses. Contact us to find out when the next course is running
Alpha marriage
The Alpha Marriage Course is for any couple who wants to invest in their relationship, whether you have been together 1 or 61 years and whether you have a strong relationship or are struggling. This course is run by St Albans from time-to-time. Contact us to find out when the next course is running