“We ask the people of Aotearoa New Zealand and the South Pacific to pray for peace and to support aid appeals for those impacted by this humanitarian crisis.”

“When neighbourhoods gather to celebrate, that aroha love is further revealed through acts of hospitality and kindness.”

"God is working through our small parish, showing us that even the simplest acts of kindness can make a significant impact." 

Readings:

Acts 10:34-43 or Isa 25:6-9;

1 Cor 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43;

John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8

Liturgy of the Palms:

Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16;
Collect: Lent 1. Liturgy of the Passion: *Isa 50:4-9a; Phil 2:5-11; Mark 14:1-15, 47 or 1-47;
Collect: Lent 2. Lectionary Year B, 2024; ANZPB Holy Week 533, Good Friday 29/3; Easter 31/3.

the Anglican Parish of Newlands-Paparārangi has embraced a mission of outreach, focusing on building relationships and offering support to the tenants residing in the local council flats. 

We are facing the current crisis through renewal and discipleship.

Join the conversation and host a ‘Te Tiriti 101’ video session with your church in April/May.

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.

Bishop Justin commissioned the Rev Dr Franco Vaccarino as the first city missioner of Palmerston North on February 18th.

After serving for three years in the swamps of Papa New Guinea, the Wheeler family are settling back into life in New Zealand.

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’.

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.

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.

The Fourth Sunday in Lent

Readings: Numbers 21:4-9; Ephesians 2:1-10; John 3:14-21

Fifth Sunday in Lent: Passion Sunday

Readings: Jer 31:31-34; Heb 5:5-10; John 12:20-33

It is wonderful to continue sharing the news of Rev Anashuya Fletcher’s election to Assistant Bishop of Wellington.

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.

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.

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.