Parish Events ...
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Tuesdays | 7pm | Gospel of Mark Study on Tuesdays in the Church at 7pm. | |||
22 November | 8am - 4pm | The UH Foodbank is looking for volunteers for their collection day at the supermarkets Saturday 22nd November. Anyone interested in doing this service please contact Helen Manion - 027 620 9794. | |||
28 November | 9am to 1pm | Garage Sale scheduled for Saturday 28 November from 9 to 1pm. Please get all your friends and family to come along. Quality items you would gift to friends and family would be appreciated, especially bedding, furniture-like chests of drawers, factory reset phones or laptops. Please drop into hall foyer from 9.30 am any Sunday before service or give to Alison or Tracy. Pick up available if required. Assistance setting up is needed Friday 27th anytime between 8 and 3 pm; Also Christmas lights we can borrow. Please name them with masking tape on the wire so you get your own back. We are also looking to incorporate a Christmas Devonshire Tea. On Friday or Saturday morning between 8 and 10 am, please bring in Devonshire scones, GF brownies, cheese, fruit and crackers platters, Christmas cookies, gingerbread or Christmas mince pies, Afghans and sandwiches. Make a coffee date or invite a friend to Devonshire tea with you. | |||
29 November | 9am-12pm | Join the Graveyard Shift Volunteers at St John's! | |||
29 November | 9am to 2pm | Christmas Fair with Devonshire Tea. Bring the results of that Spring Clean to the benefit of the Church Vicarage. See Alison Taylor for details. Please personally invite 3 people or families each and bring one item. Items can be given to Ali or left in the church foyer before or after church on Sunday. Quality items you would give to friends and family would be appreciated; towels, bedding, saucepans, Christmas present items are great. Assistance setting up is needed Friday 28th any time between 8 and 3 pm; Also, Christmas lights we can borrow. Please name them with masking tape on the wire so you get your own back. On the Friday or Saturday morning between 8 and 10 am, please bring in Devonshire scones, GF brownies, cheese, fruit and crackers platters, Christmas cookies, gingerbread and Christmas mince pies, Afghans and sandwiches. Make a coffee date or invite a friend to Devonshire tea with you. | |||
21 December | 7pm | Nine Lessons and Carols in the Church. Everyone is welcome! | |||
24 December | 10:30pm | Christmas Eve Communion in the Church. Everyone is welcome! | |||
25 December | 10am | Christmas Day celebration in the Church. Everyone is welcome!. |
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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.
Date____________ | Time____________ | Event | ||
2 December | 6pm-7:30pm | Exploring faith matters: taster evening Tuesday, 2 December 2025 6:00 pm 7:30 pm St Peter's Anglican Church, 211 Willis Street. Come and find out why so many people in the last forty years have found it (and till find it!) such a powerful way to grow their faith, to develop their ability to recognise God’s presence in the world around them, and to be part of a group who travel the faith journey deeply together. | ||
15-19 January 2026 | 5 day event | New Wine. If you want to join the vicars at New Wine next year please reach out to them. There's no better start to the year than heading off to New Wine for 5 fun filled days to celebrate this wild Christian life. The youth will party, the kids will play, the adults will relax but whatever your age we'll be worshipping, learning and connecting with God again. Like every good party everyone's invited. New Wine Festival is a 5 day all-age celebration; people from all across Aotearoa gather together in the presence of God and engage in worship, teaching and ministry within age specific programmes. The rhythm is morning and evening programmes surrounded by all sorts of family-friendly fun; from silent disco’s to wine tasting, worskshops to free time in the pool! Whether camping, bunking in dorms, staying offsight, or visiting just for the day there are excellent facilities (no portaloos in sight), renowned speakers, and a wonderful community to enrich your summer and start your year right! Wairarapa College, Cornwall Street, Masterton. | ||
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. |
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