EdAid Trust: 17 Years of Anglican Support for International Aid Projects
Seventeen years ago, the Diocese established a Trust to provide tax rebates on donations to international aid projects.
Have you ever been on a blind date?
Here are three reflections about our time on team together and what that could mean for your context.
Wai Ora – Lower Hutt Anglicans Caring for Opahu Stream
With becoming an Eco Church this year, it marked a new chapter in Lower Hutt Anglican’s long-standing commitment to care for creation.
A New Life in Manila
In January, we moved to Manila for Catherine’s appointment as New Zealand’s Ambassador to the Philippines.
“It’s God working through me,” Beverley Shore Bennett MBE FMGP
“Glass is not just beauty but communication; it should lead you to ponder, recollect and be inspired by the great Christian truths”.
Gathering as Whānau at Kairos Training Day
The sun was out and so were the smiles at Kairos Training Day in Whanganui and Masterton.
St Matt's Community Garden Thrives in Taitā
Since April this year, Co-Missioners Caro Willis and Maria Kirkland have seen the transformative power of community unfold at St Matthew's, Taitā, through their weekly commitment to the church’s community garden.
At Home in This Land – A Journey of Learning Te Reo Māori
Rev. Hamish Dobbie (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine) is Assistant Deacon at St David’s Naenae Epuni.
Ruapehu Parish Rehabilitates Wetland in Community Effort
Ruapehu Anglican Parish hosted a successful community working bee, transforming a wetland area adjacent to St. Mary’s Hall on Seddon Street in Raetihi.
Identity and Belonging for Those Who are Different
How might the church support connection and belonging to people from immigrant backgrounds?
The Abbey 2024 Inspires Hope and Connection Among Youth Workers
The Abbey 2024, a national hui for youth workers and young adults within the Anglican community, concluded this weekend, leaving participants feeling inspired, hopeful, and energized for their work in local communities.
Children, Church and Canaries
What are the burning issues in Children’s Ministry today and what does it have to do with canaries? Come, listen, be heard, be hopeful.
Experience Imaginative Prayer Rev. Judith Wigglesworth
Rev. Judith Wigglesworth invites participants to experience a transformative way of praying with scripture in her upcoming workshop on imaginative prayer.
Kairos Training Day – Wellington Update
We regret to announce that, after careful consideration, the Kairos Training Day scheduled for Wellington on Sunday 8 September has been cancelled.
Season of Creation is Upon Us
The Beach Treasure Liturgy contains a service run sheet with activities, Bible stories, prayers, and more ideas.
We Mobilised for the Climate Crisis
Thanks to you, our Movement mobilized to raise our voice for an end to free carbon credits.
Anglican Missions Talk Misinformation
"These rumours are examples of misinformation – lies created and spread online by a small group of hate-motivated groups and individuals to a wide global audience, by making their lies look and sound like the truth."
The Wilderness as Preparation
As we consider our calling as a transformative movement of local faith communities, how are we forming ourselves as people with spiritual disciplines that help us thrive?
New St Luke’s playground sees increased community engagement
In late July, Bishop Justin joined the St Luke’s congregation to bless the recently completed Hall, Vicarage and Children’s Playground.
News from the Hogans
New Permits, New Support, New Challenges
We have had a busy few months with so much going on, and at such a fast pace it has been hard to take a moment to pause and reflect on it all.