Newsletter – Week Ending 7 September

by | Sep 4, 2025 | Weekly Newsletter

Evensong 6pm Sunday 7th 

Evensong is on this Sunday 7th at 6pm at St Mary’s Church

Vicar Away 

Rev. Ian Cook is on leave from Sunday 7th September – Monday 15th September. If you are in need of any assistance in this time please give Alison Camplin a call 021 02706311

Father’s Day Te Korōria Special 

To celebrate Father’s Day there is a special on at Te Korōria !

Buy a burger and get a free softplay OR fries – This is valid from Saturday 6th September – Sunday 7th September

New Wine Early Bird 

New Wine Festival 26 is your unforgettable whānau adventure – 15-19 January, Wairarapa College.
Usually 30-50 of us go as a church whānau, some camp, some stay in dorms and we cater food together. There are great speakers, we spend lots of time hanging out with church whānau, go to workshops, and worship together.
Please let the office know if you sign up to come so we can include you in catering plans
Secure your earlybird tickets for the whole whānau now! https://newwine.org.nz/festival-2026/ 

Youth Weekend Away

We already have 12 young people signed up, and we’d love for you to join us too! If you’re keen, or even just thinking about it, please get in touch with Ben at ben@karorianglican.org.nz or 021 034 2751. Knowing numbers early will help us secure the space.

📅 28th – 30th November, Camp Kaitoke

The cost is around $160 per child (TBC) with a $20 deposit to sign up. Please don’t let cost be a barrier—just have a chat with Ben and we’ll make sure support is available.

The camp will be led by Paul Humphries, alongside our KA leaders: Ben, Jasmine, Kimberli, and Jack.

Trainee Counsellor – Free Counselling!

Intermediate Youth – CHAOS

Thursday 4th September 6pm – The girls are in charge! Kimberli and Jasmine are running the show, stayed tuned for more information

Thursday 11th September 6pm – This? or That? or maybe both… Come and compete in lots of games ! Dinner provided

Youth – The Collective

Friday 5th September 6pm – After it being so successful last time, we are going Gellyballing again!! more info to come next week

Friday 12th September 6pm – Fear Factor, will you be too scared? Dinner for a Koha

KAC Donation Request for Tools 

Engineer Tools Vector Art, Icons, and Graphics for Free Download

We’re in need of a few tools to help us keep things running smoothly around our property. Do you have any of these items sitting unused in your garage or shed that you might be able to donate to us.

We’re looking for:

  • Screwdriver set – Phillips, flat, square (various sizes)

  • Small socket set – metric

  • Carpenter’s hammer

  • Pliers – different sizes and types

  • Wire cutters

  • Utility knife + extra blades

  • Screws – various sizes and types

  • Organising box or drawer for screws and small bits

  • Makita 40V Drill Driver (tool only – we already have batteries)

If you have any of these to spare, please let us know. Your generosity—big or small—will make a real difference. Please drop them to the office at 170 Karori Road or to the church during the services.

Gill Du Toit – Property Manager – property@karorianglican.org.nz

Key upcoming dates:

  • Intermediate Youth – Thursday 11th September 6pm
  • Youth – Friday 12th September 6pm
  • Games Night – Wednesday 17th September 7pm Te Kororia
  • Contemplative Prayer Service – Monday 6th October
  • Youth Camp – 28th November