Farewell Chris Casey
After 17+ years, Chris Casey is leaving the team at the Anglican Centre. The main focus of Chris’s ministry has been with our young people, from intermediate age to young adults. We spoke to Chris about his time with us.
COP26 Concludes - Hope for our Climate
It’s official. Our global leaders have formally concluded their negotiations at COP26 and plan to keep the earth’s warming within 1.5°C. While it looks alright on paper, the road ahead is neither clear nor straightforward and is lacking real oomph. Many critics are slamming international leaders for their “watered-down” deal - the promises are there, but they are non-binding begging the question of when will the matching actions follow? Though we have yet to see the delivery of majorly effective solutions, we can still acknowledge some of the smaller progresses and glimpses of hope from COP26.
Living Wage: addressing poverty and inequality
As the gap between the rich and the poor grows in New Zealand and poverty increases, more and more New Zealanders don't get paid enough to meet their needs, enjoy their lives and participate in society. All over the world communities are uniting to address poverty and inequality through living wage campaigns.
COP26 and K4OC
We have reached the home stretch of COP26: UN Climate talks and there has been no shortage of big promises. If you haven’t been keeping up with COP, allow me to draw your attention to what I think are some pretty significant highlights. Collected and written by Olivia Yates, a member of Karakia for our Climate (K4OC).
COP26: Mission for Submissions
At our recent Synod, again as a Movement we committed to being a people who advocate for care for our climate. Here are some upcoming opportunities for us to learn, pray and take action as hopefully Jesus people.
Climate Mission - Emissions Reduction Plan
One of our Synod priorities is to care for our climate; safeguarding all creation by actively reducing carbon emissions. And now we have an opportunity to put forward submissions on the Emissions Reduction Plan that our government has released for consultation.
Interfaith Climate Change Statement Presented to Government
Last Tuesday, we joined with our brothers and sisters in faith to formally present a Climate Change Statement to the Minister for the Climate Change, Hon. James Shaw.
Prophetic Lifestyle Course
God is the great Communicator and he loves speaking to his children. An authentic prophetic lifestyle is available to every follower of Jesus and this course is designed to equip you with the information and skills you need to walk closely with God, hear his voice and respond effectively when he speaks.
Climate Mission: Our advocacy makes a difference
2021 is a momentous year for climate change policy in New Zealand. The government has just announced a four-fold increase in climate finance to go to overseas communities most impacted by climate breakdown. This amounts to $1.3billion over four years! And right now, our government is in the process of finalising targets by which we hope to reduce our carbon emissions for the next 15 years. It’s important that we have our say.
Building a multi-generational worshiping community – part 2
Nine years ago, St John’s Johnsonville was in interregnum. Before it was ready to call for a new priest the Diocese did some discernment work with the parish around their sense of God's vision for their life together. The church had an older demographic and was declining in numbers so in response to this the parish discerned 3 key priorities for the 5 years ahead.
Building a multi-generational worshiping community – part 1
Bishop Ellie, in her sermon on 19th September spoke about the theology of childhood and its significance for Jesus and for us. We live in an adult orientated world and our churches reflect that – but are our needs are greater than the needs and the world of children? +Ellie encouraged us to do two things: ask ourselves “where are we placing the greatest emphasis, whose needs have the greatest priority?” And to dream, wonder and play. Watch the sermon (starts at the bible reading).
We spoke to Revs. Ben and Teri Johnson-Frow of St John’s in Johnsonville about how they have prioritised the spirituality and giftedness of their young people and their place in the Kingdom of God to build a multi-generational community that worships together.
Anglicans Ablaze: It’s time for the church to move out of the building
The invitation was given: Anglicans Ablaze! Global Conference open to all. Lynda Whitwell, Vicar’s Warden at Milson Combined Church reflects on her experience of the global conference held last week.
Spotlight on Andrew
Next week is Health and Safety Week so we thought it would be good to interview Andrew Black, the Diocesan Safety Officer, to find out a bit more about him and his role.
Movement Online puts up its shield
The Anglican Movement website has recently become one of the many around New Zealand to become a shielded site. Shielded sites allow victims of domestic abuse to access a portal where they can find out ways to become safe, but without their abuser finding out about it in their browser history.
Soap for Society
Have you heard about Soap for Society? This awesome charity works in partnership with Wellington City Mission and other mission agencies around New Zealand, to collect cleaning, hygiene and sanitation products to support those doing it tough. We had a chat to founder Lucy Revill - also a parishioner at St James, Lower Hutt - about their current collection drive, running from 4-18 October, and about how we as fellow Anglican whanau can help.
Household Goods for Refugees
In the Cathedral, the week before last, we gathered and sorted household items, pantry packs and toys for former refugee families resettling in Wellington. Although, at this stage no houses have been found for them.
Anglicans Ablaze! Global Conference open to all
Do you want to be refreshed and resourced by phenomenal speakers from global Church leaders, and prayed for by members of our African church? Of course you do!
Next week, the Anglicans Ablaze Global Conference begins. This is an opportunity for anyone across our global communion to join in learning more about being disciples who make disciples, living a Jesus-shaped life.
Low Carbon Challenge: Speaking into Public Transport Equity
The Low Carbon Challenge is still up and running, and open for all to take part in. This week, we bring you news from a group campaigning for equity in public transport for Wellington City. They’re advocating for free public transport for Community Services Card Holders and students, as both a justice issue for low income people as well as reducing climate emissions caused by transport.
Face Masks and Faith
After a year of Leadership Course lectures and huddles, I felt ready to embrace hosting a house church and we started last Sunday. In my local church huddle and home group we’ve been talking about mission, and I felt challenged to start sharing my faith more in a natural way. But where to start?
Waikanae Foodbank Expands
When Ralph Pyatt finally decided to retire from running the Waikanae Parish Foodbank in late 2020 Pippa was thrilled at the opportunity to take over. Ralph, and his late wife Ngaio, ran the foodbank for 22 years, delivering thousands of food parcels to those in need.