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Bishop Justin on where our hope rests
Well friends, election season is over. Sort of. It was a bit of a damp squib of an election night for those of us who stayed up to watch.
Full Moon Drumming and Evangelism
Former St Augustine’s, Petone priest Jethro Day and whānau have moved to Canterbury, and the movement he leads has a new name. Salt & Light Collective, formerly Church Army New Zealand, is looking for people already reaching those who would never walk into a church.
Prayers - Sunday 15 November
E te Ariki
Ko koe tō tātou nohoanga
I ngā whakatipuranga katoa
Kāhore anō i whānau noa ngā maunga
Kāhore i hanga e koe te whenua me te ao
Ko Koe te Atua nō tuawhakarere a, ake tonu.
Nā reira
Ka tangi o mātou ngākau ki a Koe
Mō rātou kua wehe,
Te tohunga, te rangatira, te marea.
Auē te aroha.
Kua hoki ki te kainga.
Lord, You have been our dwelling place
In all generations,
Before the mountains were brought forth,
Or ever You formed the Earth and the world,
From everlasting to everlasting
You are God.
And so.
Our hearts cry out to You
For those who have departed from us.
The tohunga, the leader, the ordinary person, all.
In love, we weep.
For they have returned home.
Prayers - Sunday 9 November, 2026
32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Toru Tekau o He Wā Noa
Taken from/inspired by Joshua 24:1-3,14-25; Psalm 78:1-7; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Matthew 25:1-13, and the ANZPB.
Learning to listen to the Holy Spirit.
Walking with God in Christ involves being attentive to what the Holy Spirit is saying to our spirit as he leads us to be more like the loving God we know through Jesus.
Parishes practice radical generosity
A gift of more than $5000 from one parish to another draws inspiration from scripture.
Whanganui parish hosts national gathering on renewal
Around 40 Anglican leaders spent two days in the Parish of Whanganui last week, hearing how a parish that once closed churches is now training and sending leaders for the diocese.
350 people come to glow at Newlands Paparārangi light party
St Michael and All Angels in Newlands Paparārangi set up for about 100 guests at its light party. On a sunny Saturday evening, 350 people came through the doors in under two hours.
Appointment - Vicar, Parish of Waikanae
Bishops’ Justin and Anashuya announce the appointment of Reverend Kath Bier to the role of Vicar in the Parish of Waikanae.
Prayers - 1 November 2026
Prayers inspired by: original prayers, Psalm 34:1-10; Revelation 7:9-17; Matthew 5:1-12, Bosco Peters, “Halloween – All Saints – All Souls Triduum 2026”
Bishop Justin on hope after the old story runs out
The historical narrative that surrounded the world in the last 30 years is bankrupt." On Petra Bagust's podcast Grey Areas, Archbishop Justin Duckworth calls climate change and AI spiritual crises at heart – and explains why he refuses both escapism and despair.
A house where faith takes root
For two young men at Peninsula Parish in Miramar, the discipleship house has become a place to grow in faith, open the door to rangatahi, and learn what it means to live with Jesus at the centre.
Knitted with aroha: the hot water bottle covers welcoming new neighbours home
When a family arriving in Wellington as former refugees opens the door of their new home for the first time, the first thing they see might be the cheerful face of a knitted monkey.
Invitation to Experience St Mark’s Day
Looking for an exceptional pre or primary school environment for your child? St Mark’s School is holding an Experience Day for all prospective families.
The Way of the Raukura - Free Public Screenings
Wellington City Council are sponsoring free-to-the-public showings of 'The Way of the Raukura' on 5 November (remembering the day in 1881 colonial forces attacked Parihaka).
Te Reo Māori Immersion Weekend
For followers of Jesus who are learning Te Reo Māori, we have a Hui Rumaki (immersion gathering) coming up at Ngatiawa River Monastery.
A banquet in the valley: Bishop Justin's 2026 Charge
"It's really clear that God says we walk through the valley of the shadow of death. There's no escaping that in the psalm, but as we walk through the valley, we find still waters and green pastures. You have to go through the valley. There is no choice, but in the valley is the provision and the grace." - Bishop Justin Duckworth
Synod Gathering Welcomed at Whakarongotai Marae
On Saturday 17 October, Synod members, clergy and bishops of the Diocese of Wellington were welcomed onto Whakarongotai Marae in Waikanae by Ngāti Toa Rangatira and Ngā Uri o Wī Parata, the descendants of Wīremu Parata Te Kākākura Waipunaahau. The visit signified the beginnings of a fresh relationship with the Parata whānau and Ngāti Toa Rangatira.
Prayers - 25 October 2026
Let us pray.
Jesus [said]: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
[from Matthew 22:37-40]
Gracious Lord,
May our communities embody your law of love;
thank you for your grace and mercy.
