Parish Events ...

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12 January 2026 to early September 2026	9am - 5pm	Easybuild commence the build of the new Vicarage with an expected finish date early September 2026. Versatile Homes have also been engaged for build of a double garage. Please click the following link for progress details. Please consider making a donation to the Church Vicarage Fund. E.g. donate your tax refund. All such donations will be treated as donations for this years’ tax refund. Please use your name and “vicarage” as your references.
14 August	5:30pm	Family fun time - pool trip - meet at the Church Hall
4 September	5:30pm	Family fun time - pot luck - meet at the Church Hall
12 September	8am to 2pm	Upper Hutt Sprint Festival - Calling all bakers. St John’s has a baking stall at the Upper Hutt􀆩 Spring Festival. We sell fudge, biscuits and slices that we prepackage into small bags. If you would be able to contribute it would be greatly appreciated, If you have any quetions please talk to Kate—she may have some recipes available shortly. Closer to the event we will ask for helpers so keep a look out for the notice.
18 September	5:30pm	Family fun time - group outing - meet at the Church Hall
Early September	5pm	Easybuild vicarage build planned end date

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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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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

see the newsletter for details of this weeks readings