Parish Events ...

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February 18 April 2		This year's Lenten Study is Apprenticing Under Jesus. Please give some thought to joining a group or doing study on your own.
12 January 2026 to 29 May 2026	9am	Easybuild commence the build of the new Vicarage with an expected finish date 29 May.
1 February	10am	Next Sunday Fontaine and Amber-rose are being baptised in the Church, during our 10am service. Please keep them in your prayers this week, and join them on Sunday to celebrate their commitment.
7 February	10am to 2pm	St Johns is holding a new Summer fair on Saturday 7 February 10 to 2 in the Church hall. Dontions gratefully received from now. This is your opportunity to decltter post Christmas. Please ring Tracy Lamb (organizer) 029 777 6764 for pick up or leave goods each Sunday at the Church Hall. We are looking for: Unwanted Christmas gifts. Summer clothing – good condtion dresses, pants and tops Bric a Brac particularly fine china, pottery, glass and kitchen items or gadgets Manchester – sheets, duvets, throws and cushions Books – all genres Cakes, jam and produce to sell and baking for the kitchen on the day.
12 February	7:30pm	Thursday 12 February at 730pm God's Squad CMC open night at 'Zac's Place' in the church hall Samuel Leason will be speaking about his trip on the Gaza Flotilla last year. A great event for young adults to hear from a 19 year old about his recent adventure.
13 February	5:30pm	Please join the Vicars for a family Fish and Chip night. On Friday 13 February, at 5:30pm in the Hall. No need to bring anything, fish and chips will be provided.
15 February	4pm	Church Vestry meeting in the Church Hall
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

Please click 'here' to access archived recorded services.

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
7 PM Friday, 6 March to late morning Sunday, 8 March 2026. The theme this year is Walking with Jesus: From broken-hearted to hearts that burn.

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.

Louise Cleghorn St John's Climate Catalyst pdf

see the newsletter for details of this weeks readings