In the second week of our Lenten Study Series, Rev. Guy Benton from All Saints, Hataitai, offers an engaging reflection on one of Jesus’ most significant conversations: His late‑night meeting with Nicodemus in John 3:1–17.

'The Way of the Raukura'.. (a Parihaka Musical). The live performance of this has now been turned into a film and is showing (2 nights only) at Petone Lighthouse Cinema.

Sunshine flooded the Ngatiawa River Monastery valley as hundreds of campers arrived over the weekend of 20–22 February for Te Huarahi Passionfest—an annual peace festival drawing young people from across the Wellington diocese and beyond.

Here’s some photos showing how some of our communities gathered—and got creative—for Shrove Tuesday!

1st Sunday in Lent/Te Rātapu Tuatahi o Rēneti

In his New Year reflection, Justin stresses that joy doesn’t deny reality; it lives despite it, grounded in awareness of Jesus’s daily presence and confidence in God’s future restoration (“glad tidings of great joy”). This eschatological hope and everyday companionship of Christ shape a resilient, thankful posture.

We’re welcoming applications for our residential community for tertiary students based in Island Bay.

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]