Our movement whānau is being invited to reflect and respond as new legislation affecting people experiencing homelessness moves through Parliament.
As we continue to reflect on Pentecost, Bishop Justin Duckworth is inviting us—across our churches and communities—to rediscover just how transformative the gift of the Holy Spirit really is.
Jono MacFarlane was installed this week as Priest in Charge in the Parish of Pohangina. We caught up with him and found out he holds a Guinness World Record. Read on to find out what it is for.
What does it look like to turn environmental conviction into daily practice—especially within a faith community? This reflective piece explores one student household’s commitment to plastic-free living as an act of hopeful, missional discipleship.
We are pleased to welcome Billy Rowe to the Archdeacons (AD) team, following her appointment from 1 February this year.
Notices and Events
Like most things in life, prayer is something we learn—something we can grow in.
EfM is a unique course of study, theological reflection, Christian formation and discipleship.
Each year, Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat & Conference Centre welcomes ministers, scholars, writers, artists, and researchers seeking dedicated time and space for theological study, reflection, writing, research, and creative work within a peaceful retreat environment overlooking Long Bay, Auckland.
Join a cohort of emerging leaders from across the globe to build skills, deepen faith, and strengthen the WDP movement for generations to come.
Archbishop Statements
It is with a heart of thanksgiving and praise that we announce the election of The Venerable Susan Wallace (Kai Tahu, Ngāti Whātua, Ngāti Wai) to be the new Bishop of Te Hui Amorangi ki Te Waipounamu.
As the third week of escalating conflict unfolds between Iran, Israel, and the United States, we are called to raise our voices in prayer for peace and safety for all of God’s children.
We celebrate and unequivocally support the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally DBE as the 106th Archbishop-designate of Canterbury.
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.
Our People
Rev Jonathan Macfarlane has accepted an offer to become Priest in Charge of the Parish of Pohangina.
The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Alison Stewart as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Rangitikei.
Canon Precentor at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Sue Paton, has resigned to take up the role of Vicar of Temuka-Te Ngawai Parish.
The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Jethro Day as Vicar of the Parish of Petone.
The Bishops have accepted the resignation of John Loong as Priest in Charge of the Parish of Wadestown.
His final day will be Saturday 14 March 2026.
Bishops Justin and Anashuya ask us to join in prayer for the friends and family of Reverend John Terris who passed away this week.
The Bishops have accepted the resignation of Hennie and Sarah Nothnagel as Priests in Charge of the Parish of St Mark’s Carterton, and Epiphany, Masterton.
Bishop’s News
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.

