7th Sunday in Ordinary Time

The Anglican Centre team experienced the transformative spirit of Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru during a recent team building visit.

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A group of 12 from the Wellington Diocese embarked on a significant journey to Waitangi last week, joining 120 Christians from across Aotearoa to commemorate Te Tiriti o Waitangi.

We were burgled the other day. I woke up in the morning to find that someone had been to our shed and helped themselves to meat from our freezer and to my chainsaw.

In the rush of daily life, it’s easy for faith formation to take a backseat. The Catechesis Collective is here to help families reclaim their homes as places of discipleship and spiritual growth.

This year marked a decade of pilgrimage for Bishop Justin and members of the Anglican Diocese of Wellington to Ratana Pa, an annual celebration of faith and unity.

For Brenda Wang, life can often feel like a whirlwind of commitments and possibilities. She found herself at a crossroads between juggling part-time work, living in an intentional community, and nurturing personal projects and friendships.

As Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia we give thanks for the cessation of war promised by the ceasefire agreed between the Government of Israel and Hamas to commence on Sunday 19 January 2025.

Many parishes enjoy the New Wine festival in the Wairarapa. They camp with whānau and fellow parishioners while being fed on scripture, in worship and awesome youth programmes.

“Glory to God in the highest, peace to all the earth, and goodwill toward all people!”

Luke 2:14, The song of the angels.

Anglican Missions is calling on churches and individuals across Aotearoa to support the Hope for the Holy Land Appeal, providing crucial aid to communities in Israel and Palestine through the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.

St Aidan's Anglican Community Church in Tokomaru hosted a joyful Christmas Tree Service drawing over 90 children and staff from Tokomaru School for a festive celebration.

The story of faith has always been one embedded in difficult and desperate situations and in the face of oppression and empire – whether that’s Egypt, Assyria, Greeks, or Romans – yet in the end, the seed of love always continues. Seeing that God seems to be present to work again and again across history is something we can hold onto in the face of overwhelming challenges.

Advent season kicked off with a community celebration at St Barnabas Church in Khandallah, featuring a life-size Gingerbread House photo booth and festive activities.

"What is it to rest from work and to work from rest?", that was a question put to a group of church administrators at an overnight retreat held at Forest Lakes Camp on 8-9 November.

For Rev. Lawrence Kimberley, the lectionary is far more than a mere schedule of readings—it is a spiritual endeavour and an act of service.

The beautiful new facade at St Hilda’s Anglican Church in Island Bay was an award winner at the New Zealand Architecture Awards last Friday.

How wonderful it was to join with our Movement whānau in a full Cathedral for the ordination of our Deacons.

The Free Store Festival 2024 on Sunday was a joyous celebration of generosity, creativity, and local talent.