Look with grace
Upon we who bear the wreaths of grief
For those who have been lost from the face of the land
We, the living, look for Your deliverance.

The heart of COACH is about "a friend with purpose". We train mentors to become someone who spends an hour each week offering encouragement, listening deeply, and providing consistent support.

More than 30 members of Venerable Bede Anglican Church in Shannon gathered this past Sunday at a hidden riverside reserve to walk a prayer labyrinth and reflect on their shared journey in prayer.

As the anniversary of 7 October 2023 draws near, the present injustice must be seen in the light of a much longer history of fear, trauma, and violence.

22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau mā rua o He Wā Noa
Prayers taken from/inspired by Jeremiah 2:4-13; Psalm 81:1,10-16; Hebrews 13:1-8,15-16; Luke 14:1,7-14, and the ANZPB

With just two weeks until voting begins, Common Grace Aotearoa is giving a final push for churches and communities around Aotearoa to gather for Table Talk conversations about the upcoming Māori wards referendums in local body elections. These conversations create a much-needed space for open, respectful dialogue—grounded in listening, learning, and prayer.

Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, renowned theologian and vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, visited the Diocese of Wellington, sharing his “Being With” theology. Through talks and workshops, he challenged traditional views on atonement, emphasising God’s presence over intervention. His visit sparked rich dialogue on ministry, mission, and the future of evangelism.

Prayers inspired by original prayers Jer 1:4-10, Ps 71:1-6, Heb 12:18-29, Luke 13:10-17.

While storms swept across the rest of the country, Foxton Bible Camp was bursting with sunshine, joy and the sound of rangatahi celebrating together. Over one unforgettable weekend, campers discovered te rongopai not just in words, but in the friendships, fun, and faith they shared.

“For Christians,” Michael said, “Jesus told His followers to show compassion, to care for the vulnerable, and to seek the well-being of others.”

Rev Chris Frazer has returned from the International consultation on ‘Combatting Forced Migration,Human Trafficking, and Increased Cyber Crime in Asia’ in Bangkok.

20th Sunday of Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau o He Wā Noa

NZCMS has launched a fresh suite of resources to inspire and connect churches across Aotearoa with the global mission of God.

With a setlist that included classic songs by Bon Jovi, Live, Rival Sons, Springsteen, Delta Rae and Dorothy, the Sacred & Secular Music Night wasn’t your usual St Mary’s service.

St Hilda's Anglican Church in Island Bay was packed on Sunday night to hear new material from Karel Van Helden from his new EP, Child.

Prayers inspired by original prayers Isa 1:1,10-20 Ps 50:1-8,22-23 Luke 12:32-40, Margaret Rizza, Convivium Singers Officium Divinum, Night Prayer, No 16 Night Prayers.

The Anglican Centre in Wellington saw nearly fifty people from across the Diocese gather for the annual Orientation Day last week.

On a chilly July evening in Eastbourne, something bright and beautiful happened. The parish’s monthly intergenerational ‘All-sorts’ service transformed into a festival of light complete with oranges, candles, red tape, cocktail sticks, and sweets.

As Māori wards come under threat across Aotearoa, Common Grace Aotearoa has released a new conversation resource to help churches respond with faith, clarity, and courage.

Last year, 15 young adults from across Aotearoa, some from as far as Dunedin, jumped into vans for the Mission Hikoi: a four-day road trip of discovery, prayer, and shared life.