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Our heart for you is that you know Jesus, find community, and discover purpose.

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Who are
the found?

nau mai, haere mai, you are welcome here.

We are The Found, a whānau of believers, once lost, now found and we can’t keep quiet about it!  Inspired by Luke 15, we’re here to help you know Jesus, find community and discover your purpose.
 

Whether at a Sunday gathering, home gathering, or serving together, you’ll meet genuine people walking life’s ups and downs with faith, hope and love. As part of the C3 Church Global Movement, we’re Christ-centred, Spirit-powered, and connect-driven, generous, fun and ready to welcome you!
 

Ready to find your people? Share your details and we’ll help you feel right at home!

we value togetherness - how we gather: 

Services
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Sunday gatherings

whare karakia

house of worship

The Found gathers on Sunday together in the house of worship and prayer, in the whare karakia.  We pray, sing worship and learn from Scripture, we give space for the Holy Spirit, wairua tapu, creating welcoming spaces for believers and those who are curious about following Jesus.

Locations we gather on Sundays:

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Home gatherings
mid-week

kai + kōrero

food + good chats

The Found home gatherings are a welcoming space to invite friends and whānau, grow in your faith and find community at The Found.  We usually start with a shared meal, dessert or snacks & drinks, followed by a chat, video teaching series, questions, discussion and prayer.  We also run Alpha throughout the year for those exploring life and faith.

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serving one another, our Community + beyond

manaaki tia

support + care

As The Found, we're a whānau who love Jesus and love people. We believe in Manaaki tia - being supportive, caring and showing hospitality to others. Our hearts are to share the kindness and love of Jesus, leading people to a relationship with and faith in Him, therefore extending the Kingdom of Heaven.

 

You'll find us serving each-other in the House, in our homes and in the community; making meals, coaching sports, volunteering and helping wherever we can.  We choose to host, fund and partner with like-minded organisations that reflect our values and are Biblical, holistic, ethical and generous.


The Found support, fund and host programmes locally, nationally and internationally, partnering with Biblical, holistic, ethical and generous organisations. 

1 John 3:18 "Little children, let us not love in word or speech, but in action and in truth."

get in touch:

  • Serve at our gatherings in the House of God, Whare Karakia.

  • Serve at our In home gatherings, prepare food, open your home, bring teaching.

  • Serve within your community and mission programmes.

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Looking for a home Church?

We get it, choosing a Church is a lot; give it more than one visit, otherwise it's a bit like speed dating, (you really won't get the full picture). 

Whether you’re new to town, a local lifer, or just curious about Jesus, we’re stoked you’re checking out The Found. Finding the right church is like searching for the best view in Central... it takes a bit of effort and it's always so worth it! ​

So do take your time, pray, ask us questions and make sure you know in your heart where God is planting you to grow.  We've heard it said; "there's no 'perfect' Church, there's the perfect Church for you!" (And we hope it's hanging out with us!)

Our Story

The Found began in November 2012 with Pastors Andrew and Alana Waples, starting as C3 Queenstown in a small room in Frankton. The vision was and still is to create spaces where people experience the love of Jesus, in a real and transformative way.

Despite facing challenges, including the loss of their daughter Violet, Andrew and Alana’s faith has remained strong, with the amazing community, hold fast to Gods promise in Psalm 147:3 "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds."

The Founds commitment to loving God and loving people continues to shape all that we do. 

Discover more about The Found’s journey and future vision by clicking "Read more." 

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