HISTORY OF THE FIRST CHINESE CHURCHES IN AOTEAROA NEW ZEALAND
On Saturday, 15th March a successful book launch was held at the Wellington Anglican Chinese Mission Church for “Rich Treasure in Alien Soil - Chinese Churches & Poll Tax in Aotearoa New Zealand 1865- 1960” by Rev Stuart Vogel.
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The Little Gazette That Could
For over three decades, the Ruapehu Anglican Parish Gazette has been a quiet force, weaving its way into the fabric of the community.
Ash Wednesday - Bishop Anashuya Fletcher
Wellington City Combined Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday 5th of March - Metropolitan Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Wellington
Kapiti Parish Reflects on Community-Focused Christmas Initiative
By implementing the principles of Leading Your Church into Growth (LYCIG), the parish has seen an inspiring response to its outreach efforts.
If you a part of leading a Parish ministry – Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp is for You
This year’s theme, ‘Rebuilding the Ruins’, speaks to the heart of ministry in today’s world—finding renewal, hope, and strength in the midst of challenges.
Wellington Bishops’ Stand with Parata Whānau in Rejecting Treaty Principles Bill
“Bishop Justin and I are very grateful for the generosity of Ngā Uri o Wī Te Kākākura for inviting us to co-present with them,” she says.
New Beginning for Strathmore Community Church
Peninsula Parish recently gathered around the Pringle whānau to commission their work to re-plant a congregation in Strathmore.
Pancakes and Prayer Proves Popular at O-Week
In a bid to engage with new students during Orientation Week the chaplaincy team and volunteers at Victoria University offered up free pancakes and a pop-up op shop.
Answering the Call: Commissioning Service for Missional Communities
Intentional Missional Communities from around the diocese made public professions over the weekend.
Lent 2025: Resources from the Catechesis Collective
This Lent let us take up a daily practice of family scripture reading and prayer.
A Morning of Connection at Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru
The Anglican Centre team experienced the transformative spirit of Wellington City Mission's Whakamaru during a recent team building visit.
It Started with Bishop Justin’s Question
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Pilgrimage to Waitangi Deepens Anglican Connection to Treaty
A group of 12 from the Wellington Diocese embarked on a significant journey to Waitangi last week, joining 120 Christians from across Aotearoa to commemorate Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Wrestling with Waitangi
We were burgled the other day. I woke up in the morning to find that someone had been to our shed and helped themselves to meat from our freezer and to my chainsaw.
A Call to Family Discipleship
In the rush of daily life, it’s easy for faith formation to take a backseat. The Catechesis Collective is here to help families reclaim their homes as places of discipleship and spiritual growth.
Wellington Diocese Joins Ratana Pa Celebrations
This year marked a decade of pilgrimage for Bishop Justin and members of the Anglican Diocese of Wellington to Ratana Pa, an annual celebration of faith and unity.
A Reflective Planner for a Generous Life
For Brenda Wang, life can often feel like a whirlwind of commitments and possibilities. She found herself at a crossroads between juggling part-time work, living in an intentional community, and nurturing personal projects and friendships.
Starting 2025 with Purpose at New Wine Festival
Many parishes enjoy the New Wine festival in the Wairarapa. They camp with whānau and fellow parishioners while being fed on scripture, in worship and awesome youth programmes.
Anglican Missions: Hope for the Holy Land
Anglican Missions is calling on churches and individuals across Aotearoa to support the Hope for the Holy Land Appeal, providing crucial aid to communities in Israel and Palestine through the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.