Parish Events ...
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12 January 2026 to June 2026 | 9am - 5pm | Easybuild commence the build of the new Vicarage with an expected finish date early June 2026. Versatile Homes have also been engaged for build of a double garage. the Click the following link for progress details. Please consider making a donation to the Church Vicarage Fund. E.g. donate your tax refund. All such donations will be treated as donations for this years’ tax refund. Please use your name and “vicarage” as your references. | ||||
1 May 2026 | 5pm | Youth Group Friday 1 May will be a potluck dinner. If possible, please bring a plate to share. Looking forward to seeing you! | ||||
3 May 2026 | 12pm | Church AGM for 2025. Motion: There has been only one motion for discussion at the AGM "The parish explore economic options to install solar on the vicarage and hall, and for viable ways to distribute the excess energy in ways that addresses energy poverty in our community." (Michael Hurle) Governance: Near the end of the AGM there will be elections for the positions of Vestry (3-10 elected lay members), Synod Representative, and Wardens. These valued volunteers oversee the operational decisions, accounts, spending, and health and safety of this church. Candidates for Vestry must be nominated and seconded by someone on the parish electoral roll and must give their consent to stand. Nomination forms will be available. Nominees need to be on the parish electoral roll and be prepared to sign a declaration acknowledging the authority of General Synod/Te Hīnota Whānui. Vestry may meet monthly or every second month. Vestry currently meets on the second or third Sunday of a month at 4pm. Voters need to ensure their names are on the Trentham parish electoral roll. To be on this roll, people need to be baptised believers who have participated in the worship and life of this parish for at least four months. If you're not sure if you're on the roll yet, please see either of the wardens to check the roll or to apply to be on the roll prior to the AGM. An AGM booklet is available for collection from the Church and Hall foyers. Dio Canon 15 s14a states that "Public notice must be given of the persons nominated for office not later than the Sunday before the date set for the annual general meeting." The following persons have been nominated: Nominated for the position of People's Warden: Alison TAYLOR Nominated for the position of Vestry Member (maximum of ten members): It is noted that each candidate must receive at least 50% of the votes cast by those entitled to vote in order to be elected to the office concerned (Dio Canon 15 s39a). Please download and print the AGM Ballot Paper before the AGM meeting with details of your nomination and bring it with you to the AGM. | ||||
8 May 2026 | 5pm | Youth Group Friday 1 May will be a potluck dinner. If possible, please bring a plate to share. Looking forward to seeing you! | ||||
13 May | 7pm | Have an evening of family fun at the St Johns QUIZ NIGHT at the Tote at 7pm. Tickets are $10 and can be obtained in advance at the services on the 3rd and 10th May from David Joplin, or at the door on the night. Alternatively, you can buy on line - use the St Johns bank account 02-1221-0018954-000 with your <name> in the Particulars, <number of tickets> in Code, and "Quiz" as Reference. All proceeds go towards supporting the build of the vicarage. The Tote is located at 74 Ararino St, Upper Hutt - opposite Trentham railway station. | ||||
16 May | 2:30pm | Celebrating women high tea on 16 May at 2:30pm in the Church Hall Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and friendship. We will be hearing from an inspiring panel of women sharing richly about their lives, experiences and learnings. Tickets are $20 and are available from Karen Killerby. Please invite your friends to join you. | ||||
12 June 2026 | 5pm | Easybuild vicarage build planned end date |
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Diocese Calendar ...
See the Anglican Diocese of Wellington web page for the diocese calendar and details of upcoming events.
The Diocesan Evening Prayer has recommenced. Join others throughout the Diocese for evening prayer Monday - Saturday at 9:00 pm. It is held via zoom with Meeting ID: 211-936-7784 and Password: prayers or click on the above link. Alternatively join by phone: 04 886 0026 and enter the number 211 936 7784 followed by the # key - when asked to enter a participant ID. We use the evening devotions and night prayer liturgy from the Anglican Prayer Book which can be found here.
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Climate Change Response
Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill After public consultation, this bill replaces the original Zero Carbon Act. The Bishops are asking Anglicans to make submissions to the Select Committee considering the bill. See the pamphlet available in the Church foyer for more information relating to make a submission.
An explanatory video can be found here.
And a sermon from Bishop Ellie here.
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