Parish Events ...
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February 18 | This year's Lenten Study is Apprenticing Under Jesus. Lent is a season for slowing down, paying attention, and allowing God to form us more deeply. Apprenticing to Jesus is this year’s Lent Study, written by the Anglican Diocese of Wellington to support exactly that kind of intentional journey. Please click the following for more information on the Anglican Movement Lent Study with access to the weekly Lent Sermons Please give some thought to joining a study group or doing study on your own. Kate Horton, 021 625 664 - Tuesday evening study group in the Church 7pm | ||||
12 January 2026 to 29 May 2026 | 9am | Easybuild commence the build of the new Vicarage with an expected finish date 29 May. 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. | |||
28 February | 9am | The Graveyard Shift team of volunteers have scheduled four days at St John's Trentham. The first of these will be on Saturday 28 February. We really appreciate their help in caring for our church grounds. Any pratical support for them would be great. Note that one need is assistance with removal of wood waste: the team no longer have a vehicle available for this, nor a vehicle with a tow ball. | |||
3 April 2026 | 9am | Good Friday | |||
5 April 2026 | 10am | Easter Sunday | |||
6 April 2026 | 9am | Easter Monday | |||
3 May 2026 | 2pm | Church AGM for 2025 | |||
29 May 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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20-22 February 2026 | 3 day event | Calling all lovers of Jesus and Justice Te Huarahi Passionfest 2026, Ngatiawa River Monastery 20–22 February 2026 a three-day festival of worship, kōrero, music, art, and whanaungatanga. Designed especially for young adults (18–30) who are exploring faith and justice. For more details go to Calling all lovers of Jesus and Justice — Anglican Movement. | ||
6 - 8 March 2026 | 3 day event | Ministry Leaders’ Family Camp 2026 El Rancho Camp and Conference Centre, Waikanae |
Christian World Service is the official development organisation for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as for a number of other Christian churches. Click here for details.
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.
see the newsletter for details of this weeks readings