Update from the Wheelers
Nikki and Scott Wheeler and their family are NZCMS mission partners in Kapuna, Papua New Guinea. Read Nikki’s update about how life has been going for them recently and their next steps.
Murray Edridge Kicks Off Ordain-athon for 2023
We celebrated at the Wellington Cathedral on Sunday as Murray Edridge became the first of our Priests to be ordained this year.
Free Store Festival Returns this Sunday
Come down to Southern Cross Garden Bar at 3pm-9pm this coming Sunday to support the work of the Free Store, and enjoy an afternoon of music, food and fun!
Common Grace Hui on Being a Just Church
Supporters of Common Grace Aotearoa recently gathered at Ngatiawa River Monastery to learn how better to be a just church – in our country and the world.
New Dean Installed Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
It was a happy occasion at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Sunday afternoon, as The Very Reverend Katie Lawrence was installed as the ninth Dean of Wellington.
Bishop’s News
I had a moment last month where my past caught up with me. I walked into Thorndon New World and saw an elderly gentleman. I thought “I know who you are, but it can’t possibly be you.”
Brooklyn Twilight Festival Returns
Last Saturday, Brooklyn Anglicans revived the Brooklyn Twilight Festival for the first time since 2009.
Ethical Wine with an Impact
At the 2023 Synod in Masterton, one of the "missional bites" offered a wine tasting with 27seconds wine.
Fill a Christmas Star Box for Wellington City Mission
Rev Chris Frazer, Deacon for Social Justice at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, shares a reflection on the pressures low income families in our community are facing, and a way we can support them this Christmas.
Godly Administrators Take Time to Retreat
A group of current and former Godly Administration Discipleship Group participants recently had a day retreat at Raumati Beach Church.
Neighbourhood presence and Halloween
How do churches engage with cultural traditions that don’t sit with who they are? This is something Lyall Bay Community Church thought about this year as they approached Halloween.
Anglican and Catholic Bishops release statement on Israel-Palestine conflict
The Anglican and Catholic Bishops of Aotearoa New Zealand have released a joint statement on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
Something Good’s Brewing
We’re excited to launch the Common Good Coffee Truck in Wellington City this week.
Onslow Anglicans put on the Pies!
Onslow Anglicans hosted their inaugural Onslow Anglicans Pie Competition on Sunday and found the tasty initiative was a great way to involve their wider community.
Leading your Church into Growth Inspires Action
Church leaders and their teams from around the diocese gathered at the Anglican Chinese Mission in Wellington recently for the Leading your Church into Growth conference.
New Dean appointed to Wellington Cathedral of St Paul
Bishop Justin Duckworth is pleased to announce Revd. Katie Lawrence is the 9th Dean of the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.
Get ready for Ordain-a-thon!
Our annual celebration of Ordination(s) is nearly upon us. Starting on the 19th of November and finishing on Friday 8th of December, Bishop Justin will ordain our Priests and Transitional Deacons.
Farewell Reflection from Ven Pete Watson
Ven Pete Watson provides a few reflections on St Matthews Masterton having hosted Synod as a swan song before moving to Auckland.
Bishop Justin’s Synod Call to Stand in Hard Times
Inspired by the beautiful set up of St Matthew’s Masterton, Bishop Justin encouraged Synod that while we are presented with great challenges, we can still attend the wedding feast.
Synod 2023 - Celebrating our Vision
With the karanga call of mana whenua and Wairarapa sun warmly shining, delegates entered St Matthew’s Masterton for the 61st Synod of the Diocese of Wellington.