The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wellington Stake
Wellington Wellington

History in Wellington

First church meeting: 1855 Current membership: 2,001 Congregations: 5 Family History Centres: 1 Assigned Temple: Hamilton New Zealand

Wellington Stake Presidency is currently Pete Thomson (President), Pres Janryll f. Fernandez (first counselor) and Pres Craig Pomare (second counselor)

The Stake is made up of 2 in Wellington area - Hataitai (Samoan) and Wellington, Tawa Ward, Wainiomata Ward and Harbour Ward (Petone). From a few hundred members 50 years ago on 30 August 1965, the Church has grown in the Wellington region with over 6,000 members now in congregations reaching as far as Masterton in the east to Paraparaumu in the west.

Wellington has an important part in the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in New Zealand as the first baptism in the country took place in Wellington's Karori stream over 160 years ago.

What do we believe? We believe in God the Eternal Father and in his son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. The church’s official name is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints because Jesus Christ is the centre of our faith. Our members believe in addition to the Bible we believe in the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ.

We believe that ‘families can be together forever’ . We encourage members to do family family history to connect with their ancestors. We believe in being productive members of society and teach our members to be self reliant. You can visit our Family History Centre or go to Family Search web page.

We believe in serving in our community and this is reflected in local ‘Helping hands’ projects and ‘I was a Stranger – An effort to Help Refugees’ initiatives. Contact us if you need help!

We strongly advocate for maintaining religious freedom and work closely with other interfaith groups to promote tolerance and respect. We work with various Christian groups including interfaith councils to promote equal rights as one of belief is We claim the privilege of worshiping Almighty God according to the dictates of our [own]1 conscience, and allow all men the same privilege[,] let them worship how, where, or what they may.

Stake Community Outreach Helping Hands within Community Member of the Wellington Interfaith Council

Regional Interfaith Outreach Young Adult Interfaith activity with Catholics Participated in Religion Diversity launch Work with the Jewish Community to prepare 1.5 million buttons for Holocaust Display.

Worldwide Humanitarian Projects I was a Stranger – An Effort to Help Refugees Worldwide Education Initiatives Self Reliance courses Online , low cost Diploma courses through Brigham Young University.

 

Question: Can everyone attend?

Answer: Yes. Your local congregation has something for individuals of all ages.

Question: Will I feel comfortable attending alone?

Answer: Yes. Many of our members come to church by themselves each week. But if you'd like someone to attend with you the first time, you can sign up here: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/ps/church-lesson

Question: Will I have to participate?

Answer: There's no requirement to participate. On your first Sunday, you can sit back and just enjoy the service. If you want to participate by taking the sacrament or responding to questions, you're welcome to. Do whatever feels comfortable to you.

Question: What are Church services like?

Answer: You can always count on one main meeting where we take the sacrament to remember the Savior, followed by classes separated by age groups or general interests.

Question: What should I wear?

Answer: Please wear whatever attire you feel comfortable wearing. In general, attendees wear 'Sunday best', which could include button-down shirts, ties, slacks, skirts, and dresses.
 

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Buses 2 and 24  

Within Church Grounds  

Ramp entrance and toilet facilities.