Anglican Missions is calling on churches and individuals across Aotearoa to support the Hope for the Holy Land Appeal, providing crucial aid to communities in Israel and Palestine through the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East.
St Aidan's Anglican Community Church in Tokomaru hosted a joyful Christmas Tree Service drawing over 90 children and staff from Tokomaru School for a festive celebration.
The story of faith has always been one embedded in difficult and desperate situations and in the face of oppression and empire – whether that’s Egypt, Assyria, Greeks, or Romans – yet in the end, the seed of love always continues. Seeing that God seems to be present to work again and again across history is something we can hold onto in the face of overwhelming challenges.
Advent season kicked off with a community celebration at St Barnabas Church in Khandallah, featuring a life-size Gingerbread House photo booth and festive activities.
"What is it to rest from work and to work from rest?", that was a question put to a group of church administrators at an overnight retreat held at Forest Lakes Camp on 8-9 November.
Join the Wellington Hospital Chaplaincy Team on Christmas Eve to bring the joy of Christmas to patients and staff at Wellington Regional Hospital.
This unique, family-friendly event features local songwriters bringing the Christmas story to life through original songs.
Four Wellington city churches are inviting you on a special journey to experience the wonder and meaning of Christmas.
Step into the gentle embrace of silence and stillness at this 6-day fully catered retreat set in the serene rural beauty of the Magnificat Community.
Dive into the heart of New Zealand with Pilgrimage Aotearoa, an inspiring guide to 100 significant cultural, historical, and spiritual sites across the country.
A statement from the Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia at the time of Archbishop Justin Welby's resignation as Archbishop of Canterbury.
The Archbishops of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, last week, joined the international condemnation of the forced closure by the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) of the Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza.
Bishop Justin is pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Graham Conlon as Priest in Charge in the Parish of Oroua.
The Rev. Terry Alve is to retire from his role of Priest in Charge at Porirua Anglicans.
Bishop Justin is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev Alison Stewart as Priest in Charge in the Parish of Rangitikei.
Bishop Justin is pleased to announce that the Rev Paul Fletcher has accepted a provisional offer to become Priest in Charge in the Parish of Wellington South.
Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Gerald Tisch who passed away recently.
Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Venerable Dr Ray Muller, who died on Sunday 6 October.
The story of faith has always been one embedded in difficult and desperate situations and in the face of oppression and empire – whether that’s Egypt, Assyria, Greeks, or Romans – yet in the end, the seed of love always continues. Seeing that God seems to be present to work again and again across history is something we can hold onto in the face of overwhelming challenges.
As we consider our calling as a transformative movement of local faith communities, how are we forming ourselves as people with spiritual disciplines that help us thrive?
We do not need to be afraid. God is faithful. God goes ahead of us. If we have faith to believe that to be true, then we will faithfully seek where God is already at work.
I can see that we as humanity tend to follow at least one of three coping mechanisms or behavioural responses when faced with an engulfing tide of threatening or disturbing events.
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”).
Matthew 1.23
I had a moment last month where my past caught up with me. I walked into Thorndon New World and saw an elderly gentleman. I thought “I know who you are, but it can’t possibly be you.”
Bishop Justin encourages us to attend the the Leading your Church into Growth hui on 17-19 October.
