Newsletter – Week Ending 29 June

by | Jun 26, 2025 | Weekly Newsletter

Baptisms this Sunday 29th!

 

On Sunday after out 10:30am Service there will be a Baptism Service at The Cooks house (5 Birdwood Street) at 12:30pm. This will be followed by a shared lunch so please bring a plate of food to share. Please pray for those being baptised:

  • Payton Sutherland
  • Richard Davidson

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. Thank you to those who have already responded, we are on our way with $3,500 already pledged/donated.

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.

July – October Service Rosters 

Please click here for the 9am July – October 2025 confirmed Roster

Please click here for the 1030am July – October 2025 confirmed Roster

There are hard copies available to view on the inside of the welcoming cupboard. If you cannot make your rostered date, you are responsible for organising a swap/cover. If you need any contact information email the office and we can assist. Office@karorianglican.org.nz

Note that if you have been rostered onto Morning Tea, this is for your whole House Church and for both the 9am and 10:30am Services. Even if you, yourself cannot make it, then it is more then likely that your House Church team will be able to help fill the gaps.

Refugee Family arriving soon!

A family of four, made up of a couple with an adult son and daughter, is expected to arrive in Wellington on or after 12 July.  Mike and Judy Scrivener are coordinating the KAC collection of household items.  If you can help, please sign up to the list in the gathering area, or leave a message for them on 04 970 3069.

World Vision Efforts 

World Vision NZ : Home

Thank you to everyone who participated and helping raise money for World Vision. We collectively raised over $2,000!

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!

*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

Parish Communities 

Trail Mixers – This 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.

The weather is not looking great! There will be post a notice on Facebook – I Love Karori by 7.45am on Saturday morning if the walk is called off. But the good news is that we’ll still be at Te Kororia at 9am for coffee and a social anyway! See you there.

Games Night 

Save the date for our next games night! Meet at 7pm in Te Korōria, 16th July

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.

Intermediate Youth – CHAOS

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

CHAOS youth will resume after the school holidays on Thursday 17th July  – have a great break!

Youth – The Collective

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

The Collective Youth will resume after the school holidays on Friday 18th July – have a great break!

Karori Classics

We have a treat lined up for you. An evening of music for string quartet and flute with the Elouan Quartet and Bridget Douglas. Written in the late romantic style, both of the quintets, by Amy Beach and Arthur Foote, are full of colour and lush beauty. An early Beethoven string quartet and a short and sassy quintet by Ginastera round out the programme.
The Elouan Quartet consists of violinists Jessica Oddie and Anna van der Zee, violist Alexander Macfarlane and cellist Ken Ichinose.
Please come and support us and our chosen charity, the Mary Potter Hospice. Bring lots of friends and stay for a chat and refreshments after the concert!
When: Friday, June 27, 7pm
Where: St Mary’s Anglican Church Karori
Who: Elouan Quartet with Bridget Douglas (flute)
What: Beethoven Quartet op 18 no 6, Amy Beach Quintet, Arthur Foote “A Night Piece”, Ginastera “Impresiones de la Puna”
Entry: Koha—suggested donation $20

Festival Singers and St Mary of the Angels Concert 

Experience the uplifting power of Handel’s Messiah this winter with a special afternoon performance at 3pm on Saturday, 19 July 2025, at St James’ Anglican Church, Lower Hutt.
  • Adult tickets – Single $30 (+ booking fee)
  • Adult tickets – Group – 2 or more people $25 (+ booking fee)
  • Door sales will be available – Cash Only: Sorry no EFTPOS.
  • [Children 18 years and under enter free when accompanied by a paying adult]

Key upcoming dates:

  • Intermediate Youth – Thursday 26th June 6pm
  • Youth – Friday 27th June 6pm
  • 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