Parish administrators, treasurers and wardens from across the Diocese gathered at the Anglican Centre on 28 July for the annual Orientation Day, an opportunity to learn more about the people and resources that support parish life throughout the Diocese.

St Peter’s Palmerston North is celebrating the 60^th anniversary of the consecration of the present church, with a weekend of special events to be held in October this year. 

In the summer of 2019 Chris Casey completed renovating St James’ Hall, situated next to St John’s Church in Ohakune, from a hall into accommodation.

In honour of the work Chris did on the building and his faithful service spanning many more years than what he gave to the Wellington Diocese, the name of the building was changed from the Ohakune Lodge Retreat to Casey Lodge.

Prayers inspired by original prayers I Psalm 85:8-13; 1 Kings 19:9-18; Romans 10:5-15; Matthew 14:22-33,

This project explores the experiences of people of Christian faith when a loved one resides in residential dementia care. The research will involve interviewing family members or anyone who was an informal caregiver for a person living with dementia before they entered residential care.

From 11.30am on Sunday 19 July until 2.30am on Thursday 23 July, 37 people from seven churches took turns reading every word of the Bible on the Cathedral steps. Together they covered all 88 hours, from Genesis to Revelation.

Leaving Well was a five-week community conversation series hosted by St Alban's Eastbourne throughout July. The series invited people from across the community to explore death and dying through kōrero, practical information, poetry, music, reflection and shared kai.

The IRCA family are gathering in Romania in July this year, a conference that will be available on-line for those not able to be there in person. The IRCA Oceania family is there therefore invited to attend an in-person and ZOOM gathering

Held following Sunday morning’s service, the Joyrun involved up to 30 tamariki aged from age three to twelve (and a few enthusiastic adults).

This Saturday (1 August), the St Mary’s team decided to throw a fun 80s party for the neighbourhood (and any one else in need of some fun) during the gloomiest time of year. 

With the general election approaching, recent changes to electoral laws mean there is less time to enrol to vote. This places marginalized groups—including renters, young people, and those on the fringes of society—at high risk of being left out of our democracy. 

Bishops Justin and Anashuya announce that John Catmur is taking up the role of Lay Associate Minister at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul with effect from 24 July 2026. 

Jump on board the Mission Hikoi and visit amazing christian community in the Wellington Region. 

18th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Tekau mā whā o He Wā Noa
Taken from/inspired by Genesis 32:22-31; Psalm 17:1-7,16; Romans 9:1-5, and Matthew 14:13-21.

For many delegates, what mattered most was not winning an argument but remaining connected. There was a genuine desire to stay together, even where deep disagreements remain. That commitment to relationship felt profoundly hopeful.

Rev Henry Resink is appointed Interim Priest in Charge of the Parish of Waikanae.  The start date is 21 June 2026

Rev Miriam Freeman-Plume is appointed to the role of Assistant Priest at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul starting on 16 August 2026. 

This gathering's focus is the Season of Creation 2026 theme: Living Water inspired by Ezekiel 47:1–12. Together we'll reflect on water as a gift from God and our calling to care for the waterways and ecosystems that sustain our communities.

Hosted by Anglican Missions and made possible by Aotearoa Christians for Peace in Palestine, the Bearing Witness tour brought Dr. Lamma Mansour and Dr. Yousef Khoury to Wellington to share their stories and to invite us into a deeper conversation about what it means to follow Jesus in a broken world.

A Bishops’ Medal is awarded for a lay person’s long-standing, faithful service to a Parish, Mission Unit or to the Diocese at large. It is a way of honouring outstanding commitment to Christ and His Church.