When he had gone out, Jesus said, “Now the Son of Man has been glorified, and God has been glorified in him. If God has been glorified in...

14 May 2025 The Reverend Canon Isaac Beach Appointed to Global Discernment Commission for Archbishop of Canterbury Māori Anglican priest,...

One of the wonderful things about gardening is that you discover life is everywhere and that life is diverse. You also discover that...

What:  Webinar on the Christian witness in referendums on indigenous issues. Learnings from Australia's Voice Referendum and past efforts...

Join us on a monthly zoom as we engage with the theology of Children and Families ministry. Whether you are actively involved in ministry...

The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside still waters; he restores my soul....

Getting Rid of the Blind Spots Meanwhile Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high...

Kia ora koutou katoa,   Easter celebrations Christ is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia!   The past fortnight has provided me with many...

The beginning of something totally new After this, when Jesus knew that all was now finished, he said (in order to fulfil the scripture),...

Greetings to you all this Maundy Thursday, This past weekend I attended the powhiri and karakia to recognise the retirement from...

Our three values – Hari (joy), Aroha (love), and Rongo (peace) – aren’t just aspirational words. They’re invitations to live differently....

15 April 2025 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:9 “Ka hari te hunga ka whakatūtū i te...

Kia ora koutou katoa,   This week I’ve been spending time with the bishops at a meeting which has been hosted in Palmerston North. The...

This is a reminder of the safeguarding training coming up in May through to July. These dates are listed on the website, but as a...

Palm Sunday: A challenging Jesus   After he had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. When he had come near Bethphage and...

Say Olá to Diego Arriving in New Zealand on 31 March, Diego Gomes joins the Diocese of Waiapu as the Southern Regional Children and...

Kia ora koutou,   Episcopal consecration It was good to share some time in Dunedin last week for the consecration of Bishop Anne. The...

Six days before the Passover Jesus came to Bethany, the home of Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. There they gave a dinner for...

Traditionally there are three types of oils: Oil of Chrism – used in confirmation and ordination Oil of the Catechumens – used in baptism...

Our strategic vision isn’t just a diocesan initiative—it’s a shared calling for all of us. Whether you’re involved in parish leadership,...