Christening this Sunday 22nd
This Sunday we celebrate the Christening of Oscar Roberts at our 10:30am Service
Funding Appeal – Support our Youth Ministry
Since joining Karori Anglican in August 2022, Ben, our Youth Minister, has brought energy, heart, and vision to our Youth Ministry. Under his faithful and consistent leadership, this vital area of parish life has flourished — young people are growing in their faith, forming meaningful connections, and becoming active participants in the life of our church.
Ben’s ministry is more than weekly gatherings and youth events. He is mentoring teens, supporting families, building bridges between generations, and creating a safe, Christ-centred space where our young people feel valued, heard, and inspired to follow Jesus.
All of this is only possible through the generosity of our church community. The funds raised previously to support this ministry have now been fully used. To continue this transformative work, we are launching a Youth Ministry Funding Appeal and are asking you to prayerfully consider contributing towards Ben’s ongoing salary and ministry costs.
We are aiming to raise $50,000 to sustain this important ministry.
If you are able to support this work, please make a donation to:
Karori Anglican Church
Account: 02 0500 0019955 00
Reference: Youth Work
Every dollar makes a difference and directly impacts the lives of our young people. Thank you for being part of this mission and for investing in the future of our faith community.
Parish Dinner – Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner? Sign up now!
This year our Parish Dinner has a new twist! We are going to be getting together with a hint of mystery, good food and laughter but this time in peoples homes. Don’t worry – there is still options of games, and competition!
Thank you so much to those who have already offered to host – we love your prompt response. Please email office@karorianglican.org.nz if you are keen
Click here for more information and to sign up! Parish Dinner 2025 Info Doc
There is a sign up sheet available on the welcoming table this Sunday, as well as being passed around the services for both Hosts and Guests!
Parish Communities
Trail Mixers – Saturday 28 June! 8:45 meet at Te Korōria
Trail Mixers Hit the Tracks!
What a fantastic start to our brand new walking group, Trail Mixers! On Saturday 31 May, 28 keen walkers (plus three very enthusiastic dogs!) laced up their shoes and took to the beautiful Karori hills for our very first outing.
Please invite your friends along to join us for the next walk. Mark your calendar for Saturday 28 June 8.45am (for a 9.00 am departure) at Te Korōria Cafe, 170 Karori Road (near St Mary’s Church), bring a friend (two-legged or four-legged), good shoes, all weather clothing and join us as we walk and chat. We will head up Hatton Street, to Johnson Hill and back down via Parkvale Road (1.5-2 hours). Join us for a coffee and relax afterwards.
Fish and Chip Night
Thank you to those who attended on Friday. If you are yet to pay, please remember to transfer your money into the KAC account: 02-0500-0019955-00. It was great to see so many of you there.
Games Night
Save the date for our next games night! Meet at 7pm in Te Korōria, 16th July
*NEW* Contemplative Prayer Service – 7th July
We are starting a new Contemplative prayer – Listening to God service, open to all. This is an opportunity to pause in the middle of our busy lives, to take some time out, to enjoy some quiet and just listen to what God is saying. On the first Monday of each month, in St Mary’s Church, starting Monday July 7th from 7.30pm until 8.00pm
Please no parking on the grass
As the weather sets in the grounds are wet, please refrain from parking on the grass so we can keep our grounds tidy
Welcome Packs
New to Church? Want to get the newsletter? Want to get involved? Our welcome packs are now available in the Gathering Area at our Sunday services with all the information you need. If you would like to get involved in the church community, please fill out the welcome card. Those who have taken welcome packs please return your filled in welcome card to the welcome table or Ian. You can also return these to one of our welcomers at the welcome table at our services, to the mail box on 170 Karori Road, or to Zoe in the Karori Anglican Church offices.
The SMASH Club July Holidays
Enrolments are now available for the July School Holidays – Click HERE to enrol
Intermediate Youth – CHAOS
Thursday 19th June – As the Festival de Cannes has ended the Festival de CHAOS will begin. We will watch rate and rank some of the greatest and worst Short Films. Meet 170 Karori Road 6pm
Thursday 26th June – Bring sturdy shoes, a jacket and a torch of some sort because we are going for a walk. Meet at 6PM at 170 Karori Road. Please have dinner beforehand if possible. Otherwise I can provide some small dinner for the way
Youth – The Collective
Friday 20th June – There will be no collective youth due to public holiday
Friday 27th June – To close of the term, we will get the big screen and the snacks out, crank the volume up and watch a movie together. Meet 170 Karori Road 6pm
Karori Classics
Devotionals and Studies for House Churches
‘Keller is a very trustworthy applied theologian and pastor. His insight into scripture and its relevance to us today is on a par with NT Wright. A prolific writer and very good church leader, he has written this practical and challenging daily devotional for everyone to use with a focus on what we can know about God’s ways. We are using it every day as staff in the office and thoroughly recommend it for House Church use and individual daily devotions. We currently have two copies in the church library able to be taken out.’ Rev. Ian Cook
Counselling
In addition to having Susanne as our student counsellor, we are excited to let you know Rochelle Jackson is returning to work from our counselling rooms on Tuesdays. Rochelle is part of Mind Health and after having completed her training located with us. We currently have three counsellors available
Sarah Richards – Wednesdays (Mind Health)
Rochelle Jackson – Tuesdays (Mind Health)
Susanne Ames – Thursdays (Trainee)
To book in with Susanne or Rochelle, please email counselling@tekororia.org.nz to book. Please click here for more information.
Key upcoming dates:
- Intermediate Youth – Thursday 19th June
- Youth – Friday 20th June 7pm
- Alpha – Wednesday 25th June Te Korōria 7:30pm
- Baptisms – 29th June 5 Birdwood Street 12:30pm
- Games Night – Wednesday 16th July 7pm meet
- Parish Dinner – 2nd August
- Youth Camp – 28th November
