We are a friendly community of people spread across 3 churches in Westport, Granity and Karamea, who are growing together in the knowledge and love of Jesus.

We don't always get it right, but we know that God is greater than our mistakes and failures. We believe God works powerfully through his written Word in the Bible and through his Holy Spirit. We seek to be a transforming presence throughout the Buller District. We love seeing people's faith grow from the smallest of seeds into something beautiful.

In the next decade, we envision the Buller Parish flourishing as a transforming presence throughout coastal Buller, where our community passionately shares faith, welcomes all people, and grows together in the knowledge and love of Jesus.

Through the integration of prayer, mission, and community life, we aim to reach the lost and bring new hope along the whole Buller coastline.

a large and diverse congregation stands outside St John's church in Westport

Our parish is led by Matt Watts, who together with his wife Jacque and three children joined us in January 2019. Matt previously led a church in northwest Christchurch.

Get in touch with Matt or one of the ministry team here.

an excited group of teenagers surrounding a swingset, part of Ignite Youth Group in Westport

As well as Sunday services along the coastline across our three churches, we have a variety of ministries and people working to serve our community – from a youth group in Westport to dedicated elder care workers.

Find your nearest church below for more information on what’s on.