Who We Are
Our Story
Faithful to Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture, and the historic Christian faith.
Our Team
Led by Vicar Malcolm Falloon
Our Story
Ascension emerged from a desire to remain faithful to Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture, and the historic Christian faith.
July 2019
Regular Sunday services began following a commissioning service at the Church of the Saviour, Blockhouse Bay.
August 2019
The Auckland Anglican Mission affiliated with the Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa New Zealand (CCAANZ).
August 2020
Sunday services moved to the Auckland Deaf Society premises, 16 Hillsborough Road.
March 2021
Rev’d Malcolm Falloon was licensed by Bishop Jay Behan as Presbyter-in-Charge of the Auckland Anglican Mission.
July 2023
The congregation adopted the name Church of the Ascension, Auckland, reflecting its commitment to the risen and ascended Christ as Lord of His Church.
We are not a gathering of people who believe they have mastered the Christian life. Rather, we are people learning together to live under Christ’s grace and truth. We believe the risen and ascended Jesus continues to strengthen His people through His Word, His Spirit, and the fellowship of the church.
Our church brings together people from many backgrounds and traditions who share a commitment to historic Christian faith, biblical teaching, prayer, and Christian fellowship.
As a congregation, we seek to:
- Worship Christ faithfully
- Teach the Scriptures clearly
- Build an intergenerational church community
- Pass the Gospel on to future generations
- Serve our wider community with compassion and truth
Our Team & Leadership
Rev. Dr. Malcolm Falloon
Vicar
Malcolm has served in Anglican ministry for over 30 years in New Zealand and Australia. His ministry combines biblical preaching, pastoral care, teaching, leadership development, and church history.
He has a particular interest in the missionary history of New Zealand, the growth of the Gospel among Māori in the early nineteenth century, and helping churches recover confidence in the Gospel in contemporary society.
Rod Dove
Bishop’s Warden
Paul Davie
People’s Warden
Abraham Gnaniah
Treasurer
David Rutherfurd
Church Administrator
A Church Family Growing Together
Ascension brings together people from many different backgrounds and cultures, united by a shared commitment to Jesus Christ and the authority of Scripture.
Many in our congregation have found in Ascension a place of clarity, stability, and encouragement — a church where faith is taken seriously and where genuine friendships are formed through worship, prayer, and shared life together.