Jesus said… “Truly I tell you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes are entering the kingdom of God ahead of you.  For John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did. And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him.

[Matthew 21: 31b-32]

A group of youth leaders from Fiji and Aotearoa New Zealand came together to lead a children’s camp where local Fijian youth could play, learn and explore faith in a safe and welcoming environment.

He karanga ki te īnoi -
Maranga e te kaimoe!
Maranga mai i te mate!
We are called to pray -
Wake up, sleeper!
Rise from the dead!

Titiro ki a Ihu
Kua hikina ake;
Hikina ake ki runga
Hei whakaora i te ao
Look upon Jesus
Lifted up,
Lifted high
To save the world.

A seminar hosted by the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship to consider current world issues and Christian peace-making responses and resources.

Love to sing? The RSCM and Wellington Cathedral of St Paul is offering a Three-day holiday program just for you!

Make new friends, learn new music, and improve your singing skills with one of New Zealand’s foremost choral directors.

A new 30-day prayer resource from Anglican Missions is helping parishes, small groups, whānau and individuals explore what mission looks like in everyday life, during Mission Month and throughout the year.

There’s a good chance you’re at least a little familiar with what a vicar is. You hear them preach. You take communion from them. You admire their funky-looking collar.

But what exactly is a vicar? What makes someone a vicar, and what does a vicar do?

Once a term, Young Adults gather from different parishes across Wellington for friendship and belonging. For some, the gathering is a chance to reconnect with familiar faces. For others, it’s their first introduction to Wellington's Anglican community.

This series on the anatomy of Anglican governance looks to demystify some of the roles that are absolutely vital to the running of our churches, but often hidden beneath layers of jargon. The term “anatomy” works well as we investigate the inner workings of the body of Christ as seen in 1st Corinthians ch 12.

Unlike other types of caretakers, priests have the privilege of praying for others and leading them closer to God. They wholly devote their lives to listening well to God, gifting God's truth and love to other people, and proclaiming God's goodness wherever they see it. They connect people to God, earth to heaven. Not only this, but they open up opportunities for humans to connect with each other.

The creation story shows that all of creation is a gift that God has made purposefully for practicality and pleasure, and a gift that we partake in all together.

Here before you is a term's worth of learning how to better care for God's beloved creation as individuals, whānau, and contributors to a wider community.

This week's focus is simple: God individuates creation, giving each thing a unique purpose, yet orchestrating all bits and pieces to work together as a whole harmonious heavens and earth. God calls different parts of creation good, giving all things value and a place of belonging. God created us humans, specially and separate from other parts of creation, signifying we have our own unique purposes and relationship with God.

God creates many beautiful things out of nothing and calls each of it “good.” God is pleased with what God has made; all of creation is precious to God.

After nearly eight years of worshipping next door, the people of St Paul’s Waiwhetū have walked back through the doors of their church.

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time/Te Rātapu Rua Tekau mā whā o He Wā Noa
Taken from/inspired by Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 ,and the ANZPB.

Prayers inspired by original prayers, ‘Anō te pai’ by Mike Ross. Bosco Peters ‘Creation Sunday’, Psalm 119:33-40; Ezekiel 33:7-11; Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20.

We had a special time at Intermediate Camp, based at Foxton Bible Camp once again. The weekend was filled with fun activities, creative workshops, beautiful worship, our classic all-in camp-wide games, and Dane’s incredible kai!

As I come into land from a remarkably busy season I wanted to highlight for our Diocese one decision in particular made at the recent General Synod Te Hīnota Whānui (GSTHW), which took place in the Kingdom of Tonga over 15-21 August. 

A major flash flood has torn through Nepal, killing hundreds and leaving many more missing.

Anglican Missions are responding through trusted partners on the ground, and will direct your gifts to where it’s most needed. As assessments continue, we are working out how best to channel New Zealanders’ generosity to the communities worst affected.