Around 65 people gathered at St John's Featherston on Sunday 4 August for the blessing of three new homes built on the parish's own land.

Come along, listen to some stunning kōrero and hear from the candidates for Election 2026 and their support (or not) of the Free Fares campaign!

After seven years of pouring her whole, bubbly self into just about every corner of the Anglican Centre, Ella Brown is hanging up her many hats as Whānau Discipleship Enabler and heading off to a new chapter as school librarian at Wairarapa College.

Prayers inspired by original prayers Psalm 138; Isaiah 51:1-6; Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20 

What if we put on an 80s party for our neighbourhoods in the middle of Winter this year? It’s the gloomiest time of year and people need some fun and laughter – and what’s more fun than the 80s?!

Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Keir Howard, who passed away on 8 August.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Cath Growcott as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Roseneath.

We're looking for someone who is exceptionally organised, embraces new ways of working, and is the calm, trustworthy presence that keeps everything running smoothly for our Bishops.

After fifteen years at the Anglican Centre and nearly six years at the heart of the Bishops' Office, Paul Carey is stepping back from full-time ministry supporting Bishops Justin and Anashuya.

20th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau o He Wā Noa
Taken from/inspired by Genesis 45:1-15; Psalm 133; Romans 11:1-2a,29-32; Matthew 15:(10-20), 21-28, and the ANZPB

The new songs consider what God looks like in everyday life. Like how to be a parent. How to hold onto hope. And how to rest in the knowledge of a God who loves us, and walks alongside us in every chapter. He’s with us. He's good. And He calls us deeper.

Ngatiawa River Monastery are hosting a land care day this Saturday and you’re invited.

Families considering a Marsden education are warmly invited to Marsden's final Open Day for 2026 on Friday 14 August, 8.45am–12.00pm

From 15 to 22 August, representatives from across the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia will gather in Tonga for the 67th General Synod Te Hīnota Whānui.

Parish administrators, treasurers and wardens from across the Diocese gathered at the Anglican Centre on 28 July for the annual Orientation Day, an opportunity to learn more about the people and resources that support parish life throughout the Diocese.

St Peter’s Palmerston North is celebrating the 60^th anniversary of the consecration of the present church, with a weekend of special events to be held in October this year. 

In the summer of 2019 Chris Casey completed renovating St James’ Hall, situated next to St John’s Church in Ohakune, from a hall into accommodation.

In honour of the work Chris did on the building and his faithful service spanning many more years than what he gave to the Wellington Diocese, the name of the building was changed from the Ohakune Lodge Retreat to Casey Lodge.

Prayers inspired by original prayers I Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33,

This project explores the experiences of people of Christian faith when a loved one resides in residential dementia care. The research will involve interviewing family members or anyone who was an informal caregiver for a person living with dementia before they entered residential care.

From 11.30am on Sunday 19 July until 2.30am on Thursday 23 July, 37 people from seven churches took turns reading every word of the Bible on the Cathedral steps. Together they covered all 88 hours, from Genesis to Revelation.