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Diocesan Bishops Discuss Living in Hope at Training Day

In a time of overwhelming news and global challenges, Bishop Justin Duckworth and Assistant Bishop Anashuya Fletcher offered encouragement and practical ways to cultivate hope at the first Training Day in Wellington on Saturday.

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Introducing the Hogan Whānau

We are the Hogan family; Roy, Rachael, Josh, Gabrielle and Caleb (who loves to go by the Fijian version of his name - Kelepi). We have lived in Fiji since May 2022, working with MMM Fiji.

New Taitā Housing Receives a Blessing

Eight newly completed housing units in Taitā were blessed by Bishop Justin on Sunday.

Diocesan Bishops Discuss Living in Hope at Training Day

Anglicans Find Renewal Through Ignatian Silent Retreat

Seven parishioners from across three dioceses recently returned from a transformative silent retreat, defying initial anxieties about the unfamiliar experience.

Anglican Missions Launches "Pray the News" Initiative

In a world bombarded by negative news, Anglican Missions is offering a new resource for prayerful people.

Deepen Your Understanding of te Tiriti: Host "Belonging in this Land"

Does your parish community yearn to grow in its understanding of te Tiriti o Waitangi?

St Barnabas Church Thrives with Renewed Focus on Growth and Community!

St Barnabas Church, Roseneath, Wellington, is experiencing positive change and growth thanks to their participation in the LYCIG conference last November.

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Notices and Events

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Wellington Messy Church Training Update:

We are changing the programme now so that the training will only be on Monday 20th May from 11 a.m. - 8pm

Sharing Sacred Story

A special evening with Jewish and Christian communities of Te Aro.

Cursillo Weekend Coming Up…

Cursillo is a time when we draw closer to the Lord in our relationship with him and a time to simply come and experience all God has for us. It is a time to be blessed with so many unexpected blessings throughout the weekend and to experience Christ’s love in action as well as fellowship with those around you.

Little Revolutions - The Conference

CATCH Network brings you the inaugural ‘Little Revolutions’ conference - a conference for leaders, church-planters, and those who still believe the local church can be a force for good in the world.

Wellington Cathedral Commemorates Smyrna Catastrophe with Special Service

A special service will bring together diverse communities to remember and commemorate the victims and survivors of the historic tragedy of the Smyrna Catastrophe.

He Tatau Pounamu

What does it mean to say that the Treaty is a sacred compact, a covenant, even? And what has been the role of the Church in relation to the Treaty?

Education for Ministry AGM

The 2024 AGM will be held on Tuesday 7 May 11 am

The Garden Room, St Peter’s Church, 211 Willis St, Wellington

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Resources are available for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Our People

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Appointment - Rev’d Amy Houben

Bishop Justin is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev’d Amy Houben to Defense Force Chaplain at Linton Camp.

Installation - Rev Sue Paton

Bishop Justin is pleased to announce Rev Susan Paton as Canon Precentor at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul.

Sue Fallow - RIP

Sue Fallow died peacefully in Palmerston North last Monday evening.

Appointment - Parish of St Matthews, Masterton

Bishop Justin is pleased to announce Rev Wendy Scott to the role of Priest in Charge in the Parish of St Matthews, Masterton.

Appointment - Parish of Northland-Wilton

Bishop Justin is pleased to announce Rev Mel McKenzie to the role of Priest in Charge in the Parish of Northland-Wilton and Rev Jessie Thornton-Black as Priest Assistant.

Appointment - Vicar in the Parish of All Saints Palmerston North

Bishop Justin is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev Chris Dodds to the role of Vicar in the Parish of All Saints, Palmerston North.

Dean Emeritus The Very Reverend Michael Brown CNZM RIP

Bishop Justin asks us to join in prayer for the whanau and friends of Dean Emeritus The Very Reverend Michael Brown CNZM, who served as Dean of Wellington Cathedral of St Paul from 1985-2002, who died last month.

Bishop’s News

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Bishop’s News with Bishop Justin

Bishop’s News - February 2024

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.

We Remember God is With Us

The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means “God with us”).

Matthew 1.23

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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.”

Gather your Team for Leading your Church into Growth

Bishop Justin encourages us to attend the the Leading your Church into Growth hui on 17-19 October.

Bishop’s News - August 2023

In the Bishop’s News for August 2023, Bishop Justin reflects on his recent time in Israel-Palestine while on sabbatical and the call for us to be ‘living stones’.

Bishop’s Holy Week and Easter News: “Not my will, but yours be done.”

Greetings whānau, as we begin the Holy Week journey with Jesus to the cross and beyond. We kicked off last night with Chrism service at the Cathedral, and I’m looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible over the next two nights in the Wairarapa and Manawatu for our other two services.

Bishop’s News - March 2023

At a recent retreat for Tikanga Pakeha bishops, we were introduced to this poem. I shared it recently at Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp, and wanted to offer it again now for us all to reflect on as we enter the second half of Lent.