Because when Christ comes:

Then will the eyes of the blind be opened
    and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Then will the lame leap like a deer,
    and the mute tongue shout for joy.
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
    and streams in the desert.

The burning sand will become a pool,
    the thirsty ground bubbling springs.
In the haunts where jackals once lay,
    grass and reeds and papyrus will grow.

The Main Street of Greytown was transformed into a living nativity scene as St Luke’s parish held its annual outdoor Christmas service under the summer sun. Complete with donkeys, sheep, and parishioners dressed as biblical characters, the event drew smiles from locals and visitors alike.

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Pam and George Williamson recently moved to Ōtaki and quickly discovered that All Saints Church is a vibrant hub of faith and community life.

2nd Sunday of Advent/Te Rātapu Tuarua o te Haerenga Mai

Over 100 people gathered at St Barnabas Church for a festive afternoon of fun, food, and community connection.

“Way back in 1872 the first Anglican service was held in a sawmill in Palmerston North, and the foundation stone of the first Anglican church laid on 29th October 1875.”

We celebrate the ordination to the diaconate of Doug Rowan, Mark Huang, and Victoria and Hayden Brown.

May God bless you as you serve the Church.

1st Sunday of Advent/Te Rātapu Tuatahi o te Haerenga Mai

Prayers inspired by: original prayers the Sarum prayer (te reo Māori version Nā Rev Michael Tamihere i tito), Isa 2:1-5, Ps 122, Rom 13:11-14, Matt 24:36-44, Collect: Advent 4:2

A resource for parents and children to understand the liturgical elements of the Anglican Church.

Modern slavery…represents the ultimate exploitation of one human being by another, stripping victims of their fundamental human rights, dignity, and autonomy, directly contrasting with the principles of empathy, respect, and mutual care that are essential for a just and compassionate society.

Christ the King (or The Reign of Christ) Sunday/Ko te Karaiti te Kīngī

34th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Toru Tekau mā whā o He Wā Noa

As we approach Advent (which starts on 30 Nov) and prepare for Christmas, let's lean into the real work of the season. Let's wait on the Lord, the one who never grows weary, our deliverer, the one who reigns over all.

Synod 2025 passed a motion to support the expansion of publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillators (AED) throughout the diocese.

St Mary’s welcomed the youth group and their families to an interactive evening of fun, frights, and facing fears

After standing empty for more than nine years, St Alban’s Church in Eastbourne is preparing for a long-awaited return to its historic de Jersey Clere building. The parish hopes to reopen the earthquake-affected church by 2026–27, breathing new life into a space that has been closed since seismic concerns following the Kaikōura earthquake.

Onslow Anglicans recently hosted its third annual Pie Competition, a much-loved event that brings neighbours, friends, and parishioners together for good food and good company.

E te Atua o te aroha
Ka tangi o mātou ngākau ki a Koe
Mō rātou kua wehe
Auē te aroha.

Bishop Justin Duckworth sits down with Palestinian Christian theologian Dr. Yousef and Cole Yeoman, to talk Hamas, Palestinian nonviolence and life under occupation.

Taken from/inspired by Haggai 1:15-2:9, Psalm 145: 1-5,16-20 and Psalm 98, 2 Thessalonians: 1-5, 13-17, Luke 20:27-38 and the ANZPB