Parish Events ...
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26 October to March 2025 | 12pm to 3pm | EasyBuild is being considered for the provision of a 'ready built' vicarage for the Church. There is an EasyBuild house on Fergusson Drive (near the intersection of Totara Park Rd and Fergusson Drive) which is open for inspection on Saturdays from 12 - 3pm if you are interested. It would be great if parishioners could have a look at is before the next parish meeting. | |||
23 December | 1pm | Alice Tourell’s funeral is being held at St John’s at 1pm on Monday 23 December. If you can’t attend but would like to join online her is the link to the live streaming of her service. | |||
24 December | 10:45pm | A Christmas Eve Eucharist service will be held Tuesday 24 December at 10:45pm in the Church, with carols followed by Eucharist just before midnight | |||
25 December | 10am | A Christmas Day service is also proposed for Wednesday 25 December 10am |
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Church Calendar ...
See the Anglican Diocese of Wellington web page for the church calendar and details of upcoming events.
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22 December | 7pm | Ceremony of Nine Lessons and Carols at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul. Tickets can be obtained from humanitix. |
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.
Refugee Resettlement
The Diocese is calling for volunteers for refugee resettlement in Wellington. There is a need for quality small appliances, towels, and bedding (duvets, sheets, blankets, protectors). In addition, donations are much appreciated, and can be deposited into the Diocese account with a reference, or through our website: www.anglicanmovement.nz/donate.
Anyone wanting to be involved on an ongoing basis can volunteer through their parish. Volunteers gather donations or fundraise to pull together a collection of household items, which can either be new or second hand. Another parish, then sets up these items in the house that they family will be moving to. Anyone interested in donating items or volunteering through their parish can speak to Refugee Support Coordinator Phil McCarthy on 021481204 .
Another option for people wanting to be involved with the settlement process is to volunteer directly with the Red Cross. With full training is provided. Contact Aileen Davison aileen.davison@redcross.org.nz if you would like to volunteer with the Red Cross.
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