As the anniversary of 7 October 2023 draws near, the present injustice must be seen in the light of a much longer history of fear, trauma, and violence.
With just two weeks until voting begins, Common Grace Aotearoa is giving a final push for churches and communities around Aotearoa to gather for Table Talk conversations about the upcoming Māori wards referendums in local body elections. These conversations create a much-needed space for open, respectful dialogue—grounded in listening, learning, and prayer.
Rev. Dr. Sam Wells, renowned theologian and vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, visited the Diocese of Wellington, sharing his “Being With” theology. Through talks and workshops, he challenged traditional views on atonement, emphasising God’s presence over intervention. His visit sparked rich dialogue on ministry, mission, and the future of evangelism.
While storms swept across the rest of the country, Foxton Bible Camp was bursting with sunshine, joy and the sound of rangatahi celebrating together. Over one unforgettable weekend, campers discovered te rongopai not just in words, but in the friendships, fun, and faith they shared.
“For Christians,” Michael said, “Jesus told His followers to show compassion, to care for the vulnerable, and to seek the well-being of others.”
At its heart, this book dares to ask: Can faith and science not just coexist, but actually expand each other’s horizons? Sarah draws inspiration from an unlikely source, philosopher and atheist/non-theist Thomas Nagel, who questioned whether the materialist scientific worldview is really enough to explain consciousness, meaning, and reality.
Join us at St Matthew's Anglican Church, Masterton, for a thought-provoking and timely address by Sir David Moxon on Saturday, August 16.
St Anne’s 120 Years: Inspiring Stories is a beautiful new book that captures the life, faith, and spirit of St Anne’s Anglican Church in the Parish of Northland-Wilton.
Families considering a Marsden education are warmly invited to Marsden's final Open Day for 2025 on Friday 15 August, 8.45 am–12.00 pm.
A Rocha will be hosting a free, online Eco Church kōrero on 4th August, to explore this year’s Season of Creation theme and share practical ideas for how churches can be involved.
As the anniversary of 7 October 2023 draws near, the present injustice must be seen in the light of a much longer history of fear, trauma, and violence.
Archbishops Don Tamihere, Sione Ulu’ilakepa and Justin Duckworth of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia strongly denounce the missile attacks on the Anglican Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza, carried out in the early hours of Palm Sunday, 13 April 2025.
As Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia we give thanks for the cessation of war promised by the ceasefire agreed between the Government of Israel and Hamas to commence on Sunday 19 January 2025.
“Glory to God in the highest, peace to all the earth, and goodwill toward all people!”
Luke 2:14, The song of the angels.
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 Mayor of Lower Hutt, Campbell Barry, recently awarded the Reverend Murray Wills of the Parish of Lower Hutt a Mayoral Citation in recognition of his longstanding and meaningful contributions to the Lower Hutt community.
Rev Alison Seifert has retired from her role as Priest in Charge at Ruapehu Parish.
Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appoint of Rev Julia Budd as Interim Priest in Charge in the Parish of All Saints Palmerston North with effect from 25 May 2025.
Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Lucy Flatt as Vicar in the Parish of Johnsonville.
Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend Margaret Barber who passed away last week.
Bishop Justin has accepted the resignation of Chris Dodds as Vicar of All Saints’ Church in Palmerston North.
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.
