Shaun Killerby Francviscan pilgrimage
Shaun Killerby Francviscan pilgrimage
Phone 528 5588

Parish Events ...

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Tuesdays

7pm

Gospel of Mark Study on Tuesdays in the Church at 7pm. Note there will be no study Tuesday 28 November.

2 November

11am

A Special General Meeting is to be held at St John's Trentham immediately after the morning service on Sunday 2 November. The motion before this SGM is: The appointment of a new People's Warden, to serve in that role through to our next AGM. We also want to express our deep heartfelt thanks to Judy Harrison for her diligent service in this role. Nominations are now being called to fill this role; nomination forms can be obtained from the back of the Church. Please return these to Shaun no later than Saturday 24 October. 

 

2 November

2pm

On Sunday 2 November at 2pm, there will be a Graveyard Tour. This “Meet the Inhabitants” tour will feature the family stories of nine Upper Hutt settlers. Meet in the Church Foyer. Enquires to John Harrison (027 245 9764).

12 November

7pm

Quiz Night at the Tote (Trentham) on Wednesday night 12 November commencing 7pm. Please get tickets from David Joplin, buy online with your name and reference quiz night, or buy them on the night at the door - tickets are $10.

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! 
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.

29 November

9am to 2pm

Christmas Fair. Bring the results of that Spring Clean to the benefit of the Church Vicarage. See Alison Taylor for details.


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.

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