6th Sunday of the Epiphany/Te Rātapu Tuaono o He Wā Noa

Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend John Terris who passed away this week.

In this conversation with Bishop Justin Duckworth, Fr. David lays out a timeline of the conflict. He points to 1917, the post‑Holocaust reconfiguration of the land in 1947–48, and the 1967 occupation of the remaining territories as milestones that shaped today’s reality. He challenges the very phrase “peace process,” suggesting what many witness on the ground feels less like peace and more like a piece‑by‑piece dismantling of Palestinian life.

St Augustine’s Church in Petone is blessed with a stunning Category 2 heritage building — the last wooden church designed by Diocesan Architect Frederick de Jersey Clere, and faithfully used by its community since its dedication in 1903.

As I write this, my hands still bear the honest dirt of this morning's gardening. There's something deeply grounding about tending to the whenua around our home – the simple act of pulling weeds, nurturing seedlings, and watching things grow in their own time. It's a rhythm that slows me down and reminds me that I am not the owner of this land, but a guest, a kaitiaki for a brief season of its long story.

5th Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Prayers inspired by original prayers, Psalm 136:1–9, (10–22),23–26, Genesis 1:1–2:3, Romans 8:18–25, Matthew 6:25–34 Whaiora Te Moni ‘Rau Angiangi’.

Archbishop Justin and Bishop Anashuya have contributed to this beautiful Lenten devotional from the Anglican Communion.

Dwell, a Wellington community housing provider, is working with local organisations to provide safe, stable homes for people in our community. We’re inviting private landlords to join us in this mission.

4th Sunday of the Epiphany/Te Rātapu Tuawhā o te Whakaaturanga

In this book Wayne tells the stories of 33 individuals and communities through the history of the Church, who have shaped his life and faith. These include pioneers, pastors, communities of mission, entrepreneurs, evangelists, novelists, martyrs, scholars/teachers, people who have offered radical hospitality, as well as stories from Aotearoa NZ.

The Anglican Parish of Saint Aidan’s and Saint George’s (“Peninsula Parish”) seeks to appoint a full-time vicar.

4th Sunday of Advent/Te Rātapu Tuarua o te Haerenga Mai

…the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel. He will be eating curds and honey when he knows enough to reject the wrong and choose the right… [Isaiah 7:14]

Christmas reminds us that God’s kingdom looks like this. Celebrations where joy is shared freely, where the vulnerable are honoured, and where love overcomes fear.

The funds we use to hire storage for donated furniture and household goods have run out while the need for storage remains high.

The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Hennie and Sarah Nothnagel as Priests in Charge of the Parish of St Mark’s Carterton, and Epiphany, Masterton.

Christ turns us from Despair to Hope

After the success of last year’s inaugural Christmas Crawl, two more Wellington City churches have joined the festive initiative for 2025.

Because when Christ comes:

Then will the eyes of the blind be opened
    and the ears of the deaf unstopped.
Then will the lame leap like a deer,
    and the mute tongue shout for joy.
Water will gush forth in the wilderness
    and streams in the desert.

The burning sand will become a pool,
    the thirsty ground bubbling springs.
In the haunts where jackals once lay,
    grass and reeds and papyrus will grow.

The Main Street of Greytown was transformed into a living nativity scene as St Luke’s parish held its annual outdoor Christmas service under the summer sun. Complete with donkeys, sheep, and parishioners dressed as biblical characters, the event drew smiles from locals and visitors alike.

We have crunched the data and found our most read stories for 2025. From reconciliation in the Middle East to radical discipleship at home, here are the stories that shaped our year.