Going together on our Treaty Journey
Join the conversation and host a ‘Te Tiriti 101’ video session with your church in April/May.
Supporting our Leaders and their Whānau
Ministry Leaders and their families enjoyed a wonderful time of inspiration, fellowship and fun at Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp at El Rancho over the weekend.
First City Missioner for Palmerston North
Bishop Justin commissioned the Rev Dr Franco Vaccarino as the first city missioner of Palmerston North on February 18th.
The Wheeler’s Give Thanks
After serving for three years in the swamps of Papa New Guinea, the Wheeler family are settling back into life in New Zealand.
AYM Games Three-Peat
Over the past week youth groups from across the Diocese have gathered to participate in Anglican Youth Movement’s (AYM’s) combined youth nights, called ‘The Games’.
Welcome Zoē!
This year, we’ve welcomed Zoё Jay to the Anglican Centre team as Administrative Assistant. If you visit us or call our reception you’ll likely meet Zoё. Give her a friendly “Kia ora” and introduce yourself.
Prayerful Solidarity for Gaza
Hundreds of Christians are uniting together this Lenten season to walk the length of the Gaza Strip - 41km - in prayerful solidarity, calling for a lasting ceasefire in Gaza.
Introducing our Assistant Bishop (Elect) Rev Anashuya Fletcher (video)
It is wonderful to continue sharing the news of Rev Anashuya Fletcher’s election to Assistant Bishop of Wellington.
Bishop’s News - February 2024
I can see that we as humanity tend to follow at least one of three coping mechanisms or behavioural responses when faced with an engulfing tide of threatening or disturbing events.
WhatsNext Website Helps Students Continue Faith Connection
With the return of tertiary students to study across the Diocese, the creative team at Strandz in partnership with Anglican Youth and Anglican Schools have revamped www.whatsnext.nz to help connect new students with faith communities on their campus and city.
Extending chaplaincy care to Victoria University’s CBD campus
Students in the city can now find good coffee, a listening ear, prayer, a peaceful place to study and catch up with friends at Anglican Chaplaincy’s new space on Victoria University’s Pipitea Campus.
Wellington Elects New Assistant Bishop
Rev. Anashuya Fletcher has been elected as the new Assistant Bishop of Wellington
VaLENTine's Day 2024
The season of Lent began this week with the happy collision of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday.
The Coffee Truck That’s 3x As Good
It's been three months since the Common Good Coffee Truck opened its doors outside St Peter's on Willis.
Trusting God in moving to Trentham
We moved to Trentham because wise people discerned for us it would be a good fit.
New Season for Northland-Wilton Parish
This year, the Parish of Northland-Wilton begins a new season with a shared ministry team of Rev Mel McKenzie and Rev Jessie Thornton-Black, with continued support from the Rev Catherine Froud.
Assistant Bishop Update
Our thanks to Oroua Parish and Synod members for the day we shared together at St John’s in Feilding.
Waitangi Visit - Deeply Moving and Inspiring
The Karuwhā trust seeks to engage Aotearoa New Zealand in a conversation about identity and history to help people know the story they are part of.
Communities Gather in Naenae
An energetic buzz filled St David’s, Naenae, as missional communities gathered to dedicate themselves for another year.
Lent studies are live (see video)
This year, we’re diving into the great speech of Jesus to his disciples in John’s gospel, beginning at chapter 14 and ending with his heartfelt prayer in chapter 17.