Parish Events ...
Date____________ | Time______________ | Event | |||
Tuesdays | 7pm | Gospel of Mark Study study on Tuesdays in the Church at 7pm | |||
16 August | 2:30pm | Ladies Afternoon Tea. Louise Cleghorn and Karen Killerby are organising an afternoon tea for Judy Harrison, at the Killerby household (49 Henry Street, Upper Hutt) on Saturday 16 August from 2:30pm. All ladies are invited. If you would like to attend please text or phone Karen on 04 892753 or 0277464110. | |||
21 August | 12:15pm | Upcoming Confirmation at the Cathedral. We are delighted to share that Ann Bracefield will be confirmed by Bishop Ana on Thursday, 21 August at 12.15 pm in the Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington. The service will be hosted by the Cathedral team, and all parishioners are warmly invited to come and support Ann on this special occasion | |||
27 August | 7pm | The AGM of the Friends of St John's Trentham Trust Board is being held on 27 August at 7pm in the Church. All are welcome to attend. | |||
14 September | 8am | Our next fundraising activity is a stall at Upper Hutt Spring Festival, 14 September. We sell home baking especially fudge and slices. If you are able to help with baking and/or help on the day can you please talk to Kate Horton. | |||
29 November | 9am-12pm | Join the Graveyard Shift Volunteers at St John's! |
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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 | ||
8-10 August | The Anglican Youth movement is holding an Intermediate Camp, | |||
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