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. | |||
18 April | 0900 | The next Graveyard Shift at St John's! is on the 18 April. The Graveyard Shift volunteer team warmly invites everyone to join us for our upcoming tidy-up sessions at St John's Graveyard. It's a great way to connect with the community, enjoy the outdoors, and help preserve this historic space. We’d love to see you there! | |||
25 April | 11am | ANZAC Day Service outside by the Lychgate. We will provide a cup of tea or coffee after the service. | |||
3 May 2026 | 2pm | Church AGM for 2025. Motions: Are there any motions for voting on at this year's AGM? Motions need to be received and advertised prior to the AGM; they cannot be raised on the day of the AGM. 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, containing reports on activities and finances through 2025, is being prepared for distribution prior to the AGM. | |||
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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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