A Season of Prayer on Every Street
Over the fifty days from Easter to Pentecost, something extraordinary has happened.
From Whanganui to Wellington, Castlecliff to Khandallah, and Upper Hutt to Island Bay, you walked. You prayed. And together, we covered our streets in the love and presence of Christ.
Pray for Five to Know Jesus
As we pray to Pentecost, we pray for the five people Jesus has put on our heart. We pray that they might know the transforming power and love of God.
Prayers for Sunday, 1st of June, 2025
7th Sunday of Easter (Sunday after Ascension)/Te Rātapu Tuawhitu o te Aranga
Appointment - Parish of All Saints Palmerston North
Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appoint of Rev Julia Budd as Interim Priest in Charge in the Parish of All Saints Palmerston North with effect from 25 May 2025.
Retirement - Rev Henry Yap
Henry Yap is retiring as Missioner of the Anglican Chinese Mission.
Pray to Pentecost – Ten Days of Prayer
As we travel across our Diocese, visiting parishes and communities, we have been deeply encouraged by the growing anticipation for our 10 Days of Prayer from Ascension to Pentecost. It is heartening to see so many of you preparing your hearts, expectant that God will move in new and powerful ways.
St David’s Naenae continues to stand with Resene workers calling for a living wage
In an update to our recent story about St David’s Anglican Church in Naenae supporting Resene Paints workers, we summarise a report from RNZ published following last week’s public community meeting.
Our Streets Are Covered in Prayer – And It's Growing!
Three weeks ago, we shared the first wave of prayer-walking activity across our diocese using the Holy Here app—and now we’re back with an update that fills our hearts with gratitude and hope.
Tikanga Pākehā Conference Gathers
Tikanga Pākehā Conference representatives enjoyed a fruitful korero on the future of the church at St Peter’s on Willis last Friday and Saturday.
Appointment - Parish of Johnsonville
Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Lucy Flatt as Vicar in the Parish of Johnsonville.
The Reverend Canon Isaac Beach Appointed to Global Discernment Commission for Archbishop of Canterbury
Māori Anglican priest, the Reverend Canon Isaac Beach (Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Kahungunu, Ngāti Rangitihi), has been appointed a voting member of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission (CNC) for the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
Ngā Karakia 18 May 2025
Prayers inspired by original prayers; Acts 11:1-18; Ps 148, Rev 21:1-6; and John 13:31-35.
All Saints Hataitai Embraces NZSL Week
Parishioners at All Saints Hataitai marked NZ Sign Language Week in a unique way by learning and performing a signed version of Pepeha by Six60.
Three Simple Ways to Pray Through Thy Kingdom Come
As we pray to Pentecost we have three simple but meaningful ways to engage – prayer walking, praying for five, and running a prayer vigil.
Archivist’s Generosity a Gift to the Diocese
The Anglican Centre is once again benefiting from the time and expertise of volunteer archivist Denise Williams, who has just completed her third stint of volunteering with the Diocesan office.
Alleluia! Christ is risen!
Easter is a great time to normalize proclaiming the good news. I encourage you to begin each meal with this Easter acclamation and to initiate celebrations where you and your children can share the good news.
