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Dear Friends, It was a delight to be in Hokitika on Saturday afternoon for a well-attended retirement function for the …

Dear Friends, Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! As part of the ‘Year of Prayer’ we are launching the Diocesan …

Dear Friends, Christ is risen. He is risen indeed. Alleluia! I hope everyone had an excellent time at worship through the past …

Dear Friends, This week is Holy Week. Yesterday, as our custom, on Tuesday, clergy were present at Chrism Eucharists (11am, St Christopher’s Avonhead; 5.30pm …

Chrism Eucharist Sermon Tuesday 26 March 2024 Readings: Isaiah 49:1-7; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; John 12:20-36 The ministry heart of Jesus …

Dear Friends, This week I begin by acknowledging the tragic death of a young man, Jordan Morris, at the City Mission on Sunday evening. These …

Dear Friends, I really enjoyed being part of the Diocesan Prayer Pilgrimage last weekend. It was a privilege to be with over …

Dear Friends, I am looking forward to our Diocesan Prayer Pilgrimage this weekend, beginning Friday evening in Timaru, 1–3 March. Across the Diocese, …

Dear Friends, I give thanks for the response of ministry units to the Prayer Pilgrimage coming up from 1–3 March. Some have organised …

Dear Friends, Today we begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday services. For readers in the greater Christchurch area, I encourage …