Our Chrism services come at the end of our Lenten journey, and offer a perfect opportunity for our Lenten study groups to gather at one of three Chrism services, held in three locations throughout the diocese

They are a chance for every member of our movement to gather and re-affirm our baptism vows, and for ordained clergy and the bishops to re-affirm the vows made at their ordination. It is also the time at which Bishop Justin will bless the oil to be used in the coming year for anointing the sick, and for baptisms and ordinations.

As we journey towards Easter, Chrism offers a reminder of our place in the church family: our joining together reminds us of our active role in being brothers and sisters in Christ as we recommit ourselves to our walks with Jesus.

Clergy are invited to robe in alb and red stole.

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Chrism services come at the end of Lent, and are a perfect opportunity to gather with your small group and re-affirm our commitment to be Christ-followers.

At the services, we re-affirm our baptism vows, and ordained clergy and the bishops re-affirm their ordination vows. Bishop Justin will also bless the oil to be used in the coming year for anointing the sick, and for baptisms and ordinations.

All are welcome to attend. Clergy are invited to robe in alb and red stole.

11 April 7pm Wellington Cathedral of St Paul

12 April 7:30pm St Matthew's Masterton

13 April 7pm St John's Feilding