Rev Colleen Henderson - RIP
Bishop Justin asks us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Colleen Henderson who recently passed away.
Wellington Diocese Joins Ratana Pa Celebrations
This year marked a decade of pilgrimage for Bishop Justin and members of the Anglican Diocese of Wellington to Ratana Pa, an annual celebration of faith and unity.
A Reflective Planner for a Generous Life
For Brenda Wang, life can often feel like a whirlwind of commitments and possibilities. She found herself at a crossroads between juggling part-time work, living in an intentional community, and nurturing personal projects and friendships.
The Archbishops’ Statement on the Israel-Hamas Ceasefire
As Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia we give thanks for the cessation of war promised by the ceasefire agreed between the Government of Israel and Hamas to commence on Sunday 19 January 2025.
Starting 2025 with Purpose at New Wine Festival
Many parishes enjoy the New Wine festival in the Wairarapa. They camp with whānau and fellow parishioners while being fed on scripture, in worship and awesome youth programmes.
Rev. Jane Heyes - RIP
Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Jane Heyes who passed away recently.
Priest-in-Charge, St. Matthew’s, Palmerston North
St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Awapuni, Palmerston North, is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Priest-in-Charge (0.5FTE) to lead and inspire our diverse, lay-led parish
The Archbishops’ 2024 Christmas Message
“Glory to God in the highest, peace to all the earth, and goodwill toward all people!”
Luke 2:14, The song of the angels.
Anglican Missions: Hope for the Holy Land
Anglican Missions is calling on churches and individuals across Aotearoa to support the Hope for the Holy Land Appeal, providing crucial aid to communities in Israel and Palestine through the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.
St Aidan’s Christmas Tree Service Marks Festive End to the Year
St Aidan's Anglican Community Church in Tokomaru hosted a joyful Christmas Tree Service drawing over 90 children and staff from Tokomaru School for a festive celebration.
Faith Amongst Hardship - Bishop’s News
The story of faith has always been one embedded in difficult and desperate situations and in the face of oppression and empire – whether that’s Egypt, Assyria, Greeks, or Romans – yet in the end, the seed of love always continues. Seeing that God seems to be present to work again and again across history is something we can hold onto in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Onslow Anglicans Spread Christmas Cheer with Life-Size Gingerbread House Party
Advent season kicked off with a community celebration at St Barnabas Church in Khandallah, featuring a life-size Gingerbread House photo booth and festive activities.

