Wellington Cursillo will host its own two‑day course at Magnificat, Featherston, from Friday evening to Sunday, 8–10 May 2026. With the theme “Unfurling the koru of faith,” the weekend is open to anyone seeking renewal, companionship, or space to explore their faith more deeply.

This past weekend our diocesan whānau gathered for one of the most joy-filled and spiritually rich events in our calendar: Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp

Wellington music lovers are in for a special evening when legendary New Zealand songwriter Wayne Mason and brother Paul bring an intimate acoustic show to St Hilda’s Church.

Peninsula Parish in Miramar is looking for a young person aged 18-26 years to join two young men in "Discipleship House" an initiative of Saint Aidan's Church. 

Families considering a Marsden education are warmly invited to Marsden's first Open Day for 2026 on Friday 20 March, 8.45am–12.00pm. 

The recent emergence of “Christian nationalism” shows how frighteningly easy it is for Christians to be swept along by coercive political agendas and lose touch with the emphatically non-violent message and strategy of Jesus – which this webinar will explore.

Take five full days to pause, reflect and pray with Scripture in the beautiful, peaceful setting of Tyburn Monastery. This retreat offers a precious opportunity to step away from the busyness of life.

I wonder if it is common in your context — in your workplace or church or community — for people to ask for kindness and be safe doing so.

I worry that for some, and maybe for many of us, we might not even think that we deserve kindness.

Bidding: The Lord is [our] shepherd,
Response: [we] lack nothing.
[based on Psalm 23:1]

Let us pray.
“Wake up, sleeper,
    rise from the dead,
    and Christ will shine on you.”
[from Ephesians 5:14]

This week’s Lenten sermon comes from Rev Michelle Tofts of St Luke’s Greytown, who explores the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well — a moment of radical welcome, revelation, and transformation.

Join Karuwhā on a group visit to the original nine sheets of Tiriti o Waitangi, homed within the He Tohu Collection.

Haere mai tātou, kia koropiko, kia tuohu:
kia tukua ngā turi ki te aroaro o Ihowa, o tō tātou Kaihanga.
Ko ia hoki tō tātou Atua;
    ko tātou Tana iwi e hepara ai,
    ngā hipi a Tōna ringa.

Come, let us bow down in worship,
    let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
 for he is our God
    and we are the people of His pasture,
    the flock under His care.

This week we’re inviting our diocesan whānau to join Kate and Alex at Common Grace Aotearoa in a faithful, constructive response to the Government’s proposed ‘move‑on’ powers.

With Lent upon us, here is a Whānau Lent Journal hot off the press. 

The journal is full of simple 5-10 minute daily activities, stories, prayers and readings, with contributions from leaders and writers across Aotearoa and the tamariki in their lives.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Jethro Day as Vicar of the Parish of Petone.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of John Loong as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Wadestown.

His final day will be Saturday 14 March 2026.

In the second week of our Lenten Study Series, Rev. Guy Benton from All Saints, Hataitai, offers an engaging reflection on one of Jesus’ most significant conversations: His late‑night meeting with Nicodemus in John 3:1–17.

'The Way of the Raukura'.. (a Parihaka Musical). The live performance of this has now been turned into a film and is showing (2 nights only) at Petone Lighthouse Cinema.

Sunshine flooded the Ngatiawa River Monastery valley as hundreds of campers arrived over the weekend of 20–22 February for Te Huarahi Passionfest—an annual peace festival drawing young people from across the Wellington diocese and beyond.