Joyful cheers echoed out the cathedral doors as the Rt Rev Anashuya Fletcher (Ana) was installed as Assistant Bishop of Wellington on Saturday.

Nick's experience highlights the transformative power of finding a community that accepts you for who you are, both within a faith community and through whakapapa belonging.

Parents and tamariki from St Tom’s Wellington South enjoyed a wonderful time in the hills of the Remutaka Forest Park over the weekend.

For the last three years, the thoughtful and inspiring prayers that graced the diocesan website have been the work of Rev’d Nancy Barnard Starr.

In a testament to the enduring significance of prayer in daily life, Hadlow School recently inaugurated a dedicated Prayer Room on its premises.

Throughout the weekend, six speakers from various parishes delivered impactful messages, ranging from the significance of Jesus' sacrifice to the hope found in trusting him during life's darkest moments

Rev. Ana Fletcher's Chrism service talk beautifully described the profound symbolism of living water in scripture and called us to draw from Jesus to guide our ministry in unlikely places.

“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’.