Join us on Sundays 10am
69 Ben Lomond Cres, Pakuranga, Auckland
Senior Pastors: Peter & Annika Morton
Visiting For The First Time?
Welcome!
We always love to have new people join us at The River Pakuranga! If it’s your first time, or you’ve just started coming along, you’re warmly invited to join us at the Welcome Table after church for a complimentary barista coffee and a chat – look for the big ‘Welcome’ flag in the Connect Area.
Parking & Entrance
You can park around The River building or on Ben Lomond Crescent, and you can enter the auditorium through either side of the building by heading down the driveways. Our Carpark Team will be happy to assist you. You’ll have a warm welcome at the door and one of our friendly Connector Team members will help you find a seat.
Worship & Message
Church starts right on 10am each Sunday and usually finishes around 11:30am. Our service begins with an upbeat and engaging time of contemporary worship, and a Bible-based, inspirational message from one of our church leaders or a guest ministry. After the service, a prayer ministry team is available to pray and agree with you for any needs, and you’re always welcome to join us in our Connect Area for a barista coffee and catchup.
River Kids
We have a fantastic ministry for kids running every Sunday, with a specially designed programme designed to help them grow in their faith. Your children will love creche (0-2 years), Kidets (3-4 years) and River Kids (5-10 years). You can check them in between 9:45-10am. We also have an Intermediates programme running fortnightly after worship for young people aged 11-13. Our greeters team can help guide you to the right place for your family.
More questions? Feel free to get in touch – we’ll be happy to help!
LATEST SUNDAY MESSAGES
FROM THE RIVER PAKURANGA
LATEST SUNDAY MESSAGES
FROM THE RIVER PAKURANGA
Stay Close, Stay Filled
Ps Claire dives into Jesus’ parable of the ten bridesmaids to reveal that the oil represents the Holy Spirit—and challenges us to stay close to God, be continually filled, and live a life that’s ready, [...]
Resurrection Sunday
We all want to walk in resurrection power, but there's no resurrection without a crucifixion! Ps Peter Morton shows the powerful link between 'losing our lives' and 'living in Christ'. CLICK BELOW TO WATCH [...]
Good Friday
This Good Friday, we paused to remember the sacrifice, the love, and the hope at the heart of the story. Join us as we reflect on what this day means and why it still matters [...]
The Gospel To You and Through You
The gospel doesn’t stop with us — it comes to us, but it’s meant to go through us. We’re called to be people who are equipped for both the battle and the mission: to take [...]
Devoted Part 4 / Habits & Rhythm
From resetting our priorities to getting practical with habits, this message in our Devoted series by Ps Claire dives into how small, consistent rhythms shape who we become. We explore simple, powerful tools—like habit-building principles [...]
Devoted Part 3 / Prayer and Presence
Spending time with God isn't ultimately a question of finding more hours in the day, but of seeking first His kingdom above all else. For when we get to the heart of the matter, we [...]