Appointment - Parish of Johnsonville
Bishops Justin and Anashuya are pleased to announce the appointment of Reverend Lucy Flatt as Vicar in the Parish of Johnsonville.
Rev Lucy is due to begin her new ministry in July and is looking forward to working with the Johnsonville team to further extend God’s kingdom.
She says, “The writer of Ecclesiastes writes, ‘There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens’. We have thoroughly enjoyed the season God has led us through in the St John's Parish of Highfield, Kensington and Otipua (Timaru).
“We have heard and responded to God's call to new challenges and opportunities as we seek to follow Him as a family on mission.
“We give thanks to God for the Church family here in Timaru and the support and prayer they have covered us in, and we ask for your continued prayers for every member of our household as we embark on this season of change.
“I am excited to be taking up the role of Vicar of another St John's Parish – this one in Johnsonville, Wellington,” said Lucy.
Bishop’s Warden for Johnsonville, Roger Ellis, said, “We’re delighted that Lucy is joining us and we look forward to welcoming her, Cameron and family to Wellington. Lucy’s commitment to making Jesus known and her aim to empower others to live a life poured out for the kingdom is truly inspirational. Our Parish seeks to help fulfil both the Great Commission and the Greatest Commandments as we reach out and connect with the communities of which we are a part.”
About Reverend Lucy Flatt:
Lucy was ordained a Priest in the Christchurch Diocese in March 2019.
She has served as Vicar of Highfield, Kensington and Otipua in Timaru since January 2023 and worked as Priest in Charge during 2020-21.
Lucy has also served for seven and a half years on the Parish Senior Leadership Team and five years as School Chaplain and Teacher in Charge of Christian Education for girls years 7 to 13.
Lucy is experienced in faithfully preaching the word of God and celebrating the weekly Eucharist using both traditional and modernised liturgy in a variety of settings and musical traditions. She has prepared discipleship resources and has a deep interest in nurturing and training worship leaders, youth, children's ministry and pastoral care.
On a national level, Lucy has worked within the three tikanga body of our wider province on both the Anglican Schools Office Board and General Synod as a Diocesan Rep for the Diocese of Christchurch.
Lucy is married to Cameron and is Mum to three children aged 13, 10 and 6.
About the Parish of Johnsonville
The Parish of Johnsonville serves north Wellington suburbs and communities Johnsonville, Churton Park and Ohariu Valley, which have a breadth of rural and urban, youth and elderly, and a diverse multicultural context.
