When Justice is Costly - Webinar
What does it mean to bear witness to the kingdom of God amid genocide? How might we bear witness from here in the Pacific?
Vigil to Stop Move-On Orders
Common Grace Aotearoa is organising an all-night vigil to oppose the government’s proposed move-on orders.
Chrism (reFresh) services during Holy Week
Join our Anglican Movement whānau at a Chrism - Refresh service in Wellington, Greytown or Whanganui during Holy Week.
Leadership Course 2026 - Anglican Movement
This course explores the foundational principles of discipling leadership that are the core DNA of our Diocese for supporting the essential growth of healthy team culture within our Mission Units.
Jesus Wept: Finding Hope in the Story of Lazarus | Rev Lucy Flatt
In this Lenten reflection, Rev Lucy Flatt explores the story of Lazarus and the God who pauses to weep with us. Jesus meets us in our grief, invites us to hope, and calls new life out of places that feel beyond restoring. A message of deep compassion and quiet resurrection for weary hearts.
Trumpism and Putinism
In this discussion, Hovorun will analyse the religious dimensions of both Trump and Putin's self-projected mythologies. What do they have in common?
Short Course in Christian Living: Unfurling the Koru of Faith
Wellington Cursillo will host its own two‑day course at Magnificat, Featherston, from Friday evening to Sunday, 8–10 May 2026. With the theme “Unfurling the koru of faith,” the weekend is open to anyone seeking renewal, companionship, or space to explore their faith more deeply.
Palm Sunday: We Need a Saviour - Bishop Justin
Bishop Justin’s Palm Sunday reflection on Matthew 21:1–11 invites us to welcome the King who still comes to save. In a world of self‑reliance and blame, we remember we are not alone: God has sent his Son, and Holy Week leads us to encounter the risen Jesus afresh this Easter.
A Weekend of Walking With Jesus
This past weekend our diocesan whānau gathered for one of the most joy-filled and spiritually rich events in our calendar: Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp
Aotearoa Music Legend at St Hilda’s, Island Bay
Wellington music lovers are in for a special evening when legendary New Zealand songwriter Wayne Mason and brother Paul bring an intimate acoustic show to St Hilda’s Church.
Missional Housing Opportunity in Miramar
Peninsula Parish in Miramar is looking for a young person aged 18-26 years to join two young men in "Discipleship House" an initiative of Saint Aidan's Church.
Samuel Marsden Collegiate – Open Day
Families considering a Marsden education are warmly invited to Marsden's first Open Day for 2026 on Friday 20 March, 8.45am–12.00pm.
‘Waging peace in a world of violence’ with Dr Chris Marshall
The recent emergence of “Christian nationalism” shows how frighteningly easy it is for Christians to be swept along by coercive political agendas and lose touch with the emphatically non-violent message and strategy of Jesus – which this webinar will explore.
Ignatian Retreat - Register Now
Take five full days to pause, reflect and pray with Scripture in the beautiful, peaceful setting of Tyburn Monastery. This retreat offers a precious opportunity to step away from the busyness of life.
Why Kindness Matters - Rev Andrew Lim
I wonder if it is common in your context — in your workplace or church or community — for people to ask for kindness and be safe doing so.
I worry that for some, and maybe for many of us, we might not even think that we deserve kindness.
Prayers: Sunday, March 15th, 2026
Bidding: The Lord is [our] shepherd,
Response: [we] lack nothing.
[based on Psalm 23:1]
Let us pray.
“Wake up, sleeper,
rise from the dead,
and Christ will shine on you.”
[from Ephesians 5:14]
Wallis Trust
The Wallis Trust offers high value grants to strategically aligned organisations, over a three-year period. Applications for funding are by invitation only.
Retreat/Camps support.
Retreatants for whom the fee to attend a retreat is a barrier for attendance, the Trust offers small grants, of 50% of the retreat cost ($200 maximum), for people who face financial barriers, in meeting the full cost of attending a retreat.
This support is offered for one retreat, every two years, per individual.
Applications for funding are to be made by the retreat/camp leader.
Rest for a Thirsty Soul - Rev Michelle Tofts
This week’s Lenten sermon comes from Rev Michelle Tofts of St Luke’s Greytown, who explores the encounter between Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well — a moment of radical welcome, revelation, and transformation.
He Tohu Visit - KaruwhĀ
Join Karuwhā on a group visit to the original nine sheets of Tiriti o Waitangi, homed within the He Tohu Collection.
Prayers: Sunday, 8 March 2026
Haere mai tātou, kia koropiko, kia tuohu:
kia tukua ngā turi ki te aroaro o Ihowa, o tō tātou Kaihanga.
Ko ia hoki tō tātou Atua;
ko tātou Tana iwi e hepara ai,
ngā hipi a Tōna ringa.
Come, let us bow down in worship,
let us kneel before the Lord our Maker;
for he is our God
and we are the people of His pasture,
the flock under His care.

