As Advent approaches, we’re called to be mindful, live in the present, and actively support those around us. Read how you can join the Wellington City Mission’s Star Box appeal to bring hope to families in need this Christmas.

On Tuesday, 22nd of October, 30 Anglican Centre staff took a hikoi up to Whanganui to meet with locals from Whanganui Parish and Praxis students at St Luke's Castlecliff. The group gathered to celebrate the near completion of the first two houses out of the Anglican Diocese Housing Programme prefabrication factory.

It was a pie extravaganza in Khandallah on Sunday when Onslow Anglicans hosted its 2nd annual Pie Competition. An eclectic range of 17 pies were submitted and made available for the 40 guests who attended. Guest

From first-time representatives to stalwart members, Synod 2024 in Karori reminded and challenged us of the strength we have in being a movement of local faith communities.

This weekend marks a significant occasion for the Anglican Diocese of Wellington, as we gather for Synod 2024—a time of reflection, discussion, and decision-making for the future of our church.

Rev. Guy Benton serves as the Overseas Mission Tikanga Pakeha (OMTP) representative for the Wellington Diocese.

It was an honour to represent Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia at the Anglican Communion Safe Church Conference in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

As the Season of Creation draws to a close on October 4, we are reminded that the work of caring for God’s creation continues every day.

Whānau Discipleship Enabler Ella Brown muses on how we intentionally disciple children so that faith can naturally flow out into our relationships with other families when we practice hospitality. 

Seventeen years ago, the Diocese established a Trust to provide tax rebates on donations to international aid projects.

Here are three reflections about our time on team together and what that could mean for your context.

With becoming an Eco Church this year, it marked a new chapter in Lower Hutt Anglican’s long-standing commitment to care for creation.

In January, we moved to Manila for Catherine’s appointment as New Zealand’s Ambassador to the Philippines.

“Glass is not just beauty but communication; it should lead you to ponder, recollect and be inspired by the great Christian truths”.

The sun was out and so were the smiles at Kairos Training Day in Whanganui and Masterton.

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.

Rev. Hamish Dobbie (Ngāti Ruanui, Ngāruahine) is Assistant Deacon at St David’s Naenae Epuni.

Ruapehu Anglican Parish hosted a successful community working bee, transforming a wetland area adjacent to St. Mary’s Hall on Seddon Street in Raetihi.

How might the church support connection and belonging to people from immigrant backgrounds?

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.