This series on the anatomy of Anglican governance looks to demystify some of the roles that are absolutely vital to the running of our churches, but often hidden beneath layers of jargon. The term “anatomy” works well as we investigate the inner workings of the body of Christ as seen in 1st Corinthians ch 12.

Unlike other types of caretakers, priests have the privilege of praying for others and leading them closer to God. They wholly devote their lives to listening well to God, gifting God's truth and love to other people, and proclaiming God's goodness wherever they see it. They connect people to God, earth to heaven. Not only this, but they open up opportunities for humans to connect with each other.

The creation story shows that all of creation is a gift that God has made purposefully for practicality and pleasure, and a gift that we partake in all together.

Here before you is a term's worth of learning how to better care for God's beloved creation as individuals, whānau, and contributors to a wider community.

This week's focus is simple: God individuates creation, giving each thing a unique purpose, yet orchestrating all bits and pieces to work together as a whole harmonious heavens and earth. God calls different parts of creation good, giving all things value and a place of belonging. God created us humans, specially and separate from other parts of creation, signifying we have our own unique purposes and relationship with God.

God creates many beautiful things out of nothing and calls each of it “good.” God is pleased with what God has made; all of creation is precious to God.

After nearly eight years of worshipping next door, the people of St Paul’s Waiwhetū have walked back through the doors of their church.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau mā whā o He Wā Noa
Taken from/inspired by Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 ,and the ANZPB.

Prayers inspired by original prayers, ‘Anō te pai’ by Mike Ross. Bosco Peters ‘Creation Sunday’, Psalm 119:33-40; Ezekiel 33:7-11; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20.

We had a special time at Intermediate Camp, based at Foxton Bible Camp once again. The weekend was filled with fun activities, creative workshops, beautiful worship, our classic all-in camp-wide games, and Dane’s incredible kai!

As I come into land from a remarkably busy season I wanted to highlight for our Diocese one decision in particular made at the recent General Synod Te Hīnota Whānui (GSTHW), which took place in the Kingdom of Tonga over 15-21 August. 

A major flash flood has torn through Nepal, killing hundreds and leaving many more missing.

Anglican Missions are responding through trusted partners on the ground, and will direct your gifts to where it’s most needed. As assessments continue, we are working out how best to channel New Zealanders’ generosity to the communities worst affected.

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau mā rua o He Wā Noa

We are seeking a Priest in charge who will partner with our active congregation offering Christ centred Spiritual leadership and Worship, working with the Parish team (Wardens, Ministry assistant and Parish manager),  nurturing and developing the gifts of many people with talents to become disciples out in our world.

Venn has released a new book ahead of this year’s election that offers thoughtful and practical non-partisan counsel about how to seek the common good of Aotearoa as we vote.

Over six weeks, St Tom’s Anglican Church in Newtown became a place of thoughtful conversation, learning and reflection as more than 60 people gathered across two weekly groups to take part in Thriving in this Land, a workshop series developed by Common Grace Aotearoa.

There was a strong sense of hope, unity and gratitude among Wellington Diocese representatives returning from General Synod in Tonga, where Anglicans from across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia gathered for a week that many described as both historic and deeply moving.

Our theme for this General Synod / Te Hīnota Whānui is “One Mission, One Ocean, One Vaka.”

This Synod, we take the next step on that journey. Hope, if it is real, must set sail. It must leave the shore. The vaka is hope made seaworthy.

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!