Bishop Justin’s Palm Sunday reflection on Matthew 21:1–11 invites us to welcome the King who still comes to save. In a world of self‑reliance and blame, we remember we are not alone: God has sent his Son, and Holy Week leads us to encounter the risen Jesus afresh this Easter.

This past weekend our diocesan whānau gathered for one of the most joy-filled and spiritually rich events in our calendar: Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp

I wonder if it is common in your context — in your workplace or church or community — for people to ask for kindness and be safe doing so.

I worry that for some, and maybe for many of us, we might not even think that we deserve kindness.

This week’s Lenten sermon comes from Rev Michelle Tofts of St Luke’s Greytown, who explores the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well — a moment of radical welcome, revelation, and transformation.

This week we’re inviting our diocesan whānau to join Kate and Alex at Common Grace Aotearoa in a faithful, constructive response to the Government’s proposed ‘move‑on’ powers.

In the second week of our Lenten Study Series, Rev. Guy Benton from All Saints, Hataitai, offers an engaging reflection on one of Jesus’ most significant conversations: His late‑night meeting with Nicodemus in John 3:1–17.

Sunshine flooded the Ngatiawa River Monastery valley as hundreds of campers arrived over the weekend of 20–22 February for Te Huarahi Passionfest—an annual peace festival drawing young people from across the Wellington diocese and beyond.

Here’s some photos showing how some of our communities gathered—and got creative—for Shrove Tuesday!

In his New Year reflection, Justin stresses that joy doesn’t deny reality; it lives despite it, grounded in awareness of Jesus’s daily presence and confidence in God’s future restoration (“glad tidings of great joy”). This eschatological hope and everyday companionship of Christ shape a resilient, thankful posture.

In this conversation with Bishop Justin Duckworth, Fr. David lays out a timeline of the conflict. He points to 1917, the post‑Holocaust reconfiguration of the land in 1947–48, and the 1967 occupation of the remaining territories as milestones that shaped today’s reality. He challenges the very phrase “peace process,” suggesting what many witness on the ground feels less like peace and more like a piece‑by‑piece dismantling of Palestinian life.

As I write this, my hands still bear the honest dirt of this morning's gardening. There's something deeply grounding about tending to the whenua around our home – the simple act of pulling weeds, nurturing seedlings, and watching things grow in their own time. It's a rhythm that slows me down and reminds me that I am not the owner of this land, but a guest, a kaitiaki for a brief season of its long story.

Christmas reminds us that God’s kingdom looks like this. Celebrations where joy is shared freely, where the vulnerable are honoured, and where love overcomes fear.

The funds we use to hire storage for donated furniture and household goods have run out while the need for storage remains high.

After the success of last year’s inaugural Christmas Crawl, two more Wellington City churches have joined the festive initiative for 2025.

The Main Street of Greytown was transformed into a living nativity scene as St Luke’s parish held its annual outdoor Christmas service under the summer sun. Complete with donkeys, sheep, and parishioners dressed as biblical characters, the event drew smiles from locals and visitors alike.

We have crunched the data and found our most read stories for 2025. From reconciliation in the Middle East to radical discipleship at home, here are the stories that shaped our year.

Pam and George Williamson recently moved to Ōtaki and quickly discovered that All Saints Church is a vibrant hub of faith and community life.

Over 100 people gathered at St Barnabas Church for a festive afternoon of fun, food, and community connection.

“Way back in 1872 the first Anglican service was held in a sawmill in Palmerston North, and the foundation stone of the first Anglican church laid on 29th October 1875.”

We celebrate the ordination to the diaconate of Doug Rowan, Mark Huang, and Victoria and Hayden Brown.

May God bless you as you serve the Church.