What’s it all about?

Ask for the ancient paths,
ask where the good way is, and walk in it,
and you will find rest for your souls—Jeremiah 6:16

The Christian faith is the good way, a journey with God that unfolds over the course of a lifetime. Evening School is a place for you to deepen your understanding of God, and God’s work in the world. It’s a learning journey for your faith, an accessible offering of evening classes grounded in the Bible, the Christian tradition, and pastoral wisdom. In this, it follows the ancient paths of the Church: learning to follow and serve Christ with others for the good of the world.

What can I expect?

Evening School is run over three consecutive Tuesday evenings, in Autumn, Winter and Spring each year. Each season, there will be a different class on offer which will run for the three weeks.

These evenings are a warm, hospitable time together, including worship, teaching, exercises and reflections, and space for conversation and kai.

Who’s it for?

Evening School is for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God, Scripture, and Christian Living. The classes don’t presume prior learning: they aim to stretch, grow and encourage you. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or have been following Christ for a long time, Venn Evening School will strengthen you for the journey.

Evening School is also a great option for church small groups: we’ve designed these classes with them in mind as well. If you’re in a small group, consider making this part of your year together.

Wellington 2026

This year in Wellington, we will be offering the three classes that make up our Doctrine path.

Doctrine Path

Christian doctrine invites us into a true and beautiful understanding of who God is and God’s work in the world. On the Doctrine learning path, we will explore the Holy Trinity, the person and saving work of Jesus Christ, the ministry of the Holy Spirit, the identity and mission of the Church, and the renewal of all creation. These classes will anchor you in the Christian tradition, enhance your theological reading of Scripture, and provide guidance for your daily life. Classes in the Doctrine Path are taught by Nathan McLellan.

Classes & Dates

Autumn 2026

Who is God?

Tuesdays 12, 19, & 26 May
7:00pm–9:30pm

Winter 2026

Who is the Church?

Tuesdays 11, 18, & 25 August
7:00pm–9:30pm

Spring 2026

What is Life Everlasting?

Tuesdays 13, 20, & 27 October
7:00pm–9:30pm

Autumn 2026

Tuesdays 12, 19, & 26 May
7:00pm–9:30pm
All Saints Church Hataitai
$60 (price covers all three evenings)

Join us this May for three evenings of worship, teaching, conversation and kai. The class on offer this season is Who is God? with Nathan McLellan. Here is bit more about the class.

Who is God?

with Nathan McLellan

In the class, Who is God?, we will consider the God of Christian faith who is Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each of the three evening sessions will focus on the work of the triune God, as well as a particular person of the Holy Trinity. Throughout the class, we will draw on biblical texts and the teachings of the first 500 years of the Church regarding the Trinity. This class is designed for those who wish to deepen their love for God and expand their biblical and theological understanding of the Trinity.

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