Parish Events ...
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24 July | 7:30pm | God Squad - an hour with Haimana Hirini - teacher, thinker, tangaga whenua. | |||
2 August | 8am to 12pm | St Johns' Church Winter and Pre Christmas fair be held on Saturday 2 August 8am to 1 pm and Sunday 3 August 11-12pm in the Church hall. Tracy Lamb organiser (029 777 6764). Please deliver donations of winter clothing, haberdashery, books, CDs and DVDs, bric a brac, Xmas gift items, jams and preserves, and baking to the Church Hall before the event. The hall wil also be open for last minutes sales and final clearing up on Sunday 5 August 11-12pm. |
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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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29 July | 0930 to 14:30 | Each year, the Anglican Centre team offer an Orientation Day to clergy and other leaders who have entered their roles or who are new to the diocese within the preceding year. Orientation Day is a great time for meeting key diocesan leaders and finding out who does what in the Anglican Centre, and how things work. It’s also a great opportunity to meet others from around the diocese. The Orientation Day will be on Tuesday, 29 July at the Anglican Centre in Wellington starting at 9:30 am. Lunch will be provided, and we are aiming for the Day to finish by 2.30 pm. | ||
12 August | 6pm | Sam Wells - Open lecture: Tuesday 12 August, 6 pm, at St Michael's, 81 Upland Rd Inspiration: Moments of Encounter | ||
13 August | 1pm to 9pm | A Day with Sam Wells - Sam Wells is the vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, UK, and is an influential public theologian. He writes, speaks, preaches, and broadcasts on pastoral, political, and theological issues. Don't miss the chance to learn from him - he'll be working with us in Wellington on Wednesday, 13 August and Palmerston North on Wednesday, 14 August. For more details click here.. 1 - 3 PM - Before the Foundation of the World - An exploration of the significance of the conviction that Christ would have come even had there not been a fall. Afternoon tea provided. 3:30 - 5:30 PM - God’s Abundance and our Scarcity - An analysis of the fundamental conviction that God gives us everything we need and an introduction to the HeartEdge movement. Check out some of the local eateries with your mates if you plan on staying on for the evening. 7 - 9 PM - God’s Means and God’s Ends are Identical - An introduction to the theology and practice of the Being With course and a discussion of a different approach to sharing faith. |
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