Bill Alington
It is with great sadness that we note the death of Bill Alington, long time parishioner and distinguished architect. Bill was a quiet friendly man who drew newcomers to him and made them feel welcomed in the parish. A long-time Friend St resident, Bill spent his recent days in Sprott House. His late wife Margaret is the author of the definitive history of St Mary’s “High Point”. His Funeral is to be held at St Peter’s Church, 211 Willis St, Wellington, Friday 1 March at 10am
Evensong Postponed
Evensong is postponed this Sunday until next Sunday the 10th of March.
Easter Retreat 2024
This year the Central Easter camp is not running due to staffing issues. But, AYM is running an Easter Retreat from 29 March to the 1 April. The cost comes to $200pp.
If you are interested in going, please contact ben.bormann@karorianglican.org.nz
ECEC Working Bee
Come and help ECEC with a spot of painting and water blasting. Saturday 2nd March 9am – 12pm. PLease let the ECEC office know if you are available to help – office@stmaryschildcare.org.nz.
It is a great opportunity to connect with parents. Please bring a paint brush if you have one – we are painting a bookcase, construction table, and climbing blocks!
Games evening
Wednesday March the 13th at 7pm we are having a games night at Te Korōria
There will be a number of games set up – including board games and role playing games. Invite your friends and come along!
Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
AGM
Save the date – AGM is on Monday 15th April in Te Korōria
Youth
We are joining other Youth Groups around Wellington for a night of classic and some not-so-classical Youth Group Games. There will be a sausage sizzle and Ice Cream. If you want to come along please contanct Ben at ben.bormann@karorianglican.org.nz or +64 0210342751
ECEC donations
ECEC is making improvements to its environment, including replacing the worn shade sails that the children play under in the sand pit, construction table and water pit. They have worn through with wires now protruding! At just over $8,000 to replace the two shade sails, we would love it if you would consider donating towards the cost of these replacements. If you are able to support this work, please donate to Karori Anglican Church (then you will be able to receive a tax receipt) using ref ECEC Sail in your payment details. Our account number is 02 0500 0019955 00.
Help Te Korōria
Welcome to our new student counsellor
Welcome to Lisa Fraser our new Student Counsellor – she is available for booking sessions from March 21st. Please let anyone know who might be interested. Sessions are 1 hour and are available for a Koha. Lisa is
in her third year of study and completing her final placement.
To book a session email counselling@tekororia.org.nz
New Wine 2025 Price Freeze
Register now and make the most of the price freeze! This month only, until 29th Feb 2024.
www.newwine.org.nz/festival/
The Street Church seminar – Richard Black
Richard Black is running a seminar on behalf of The Street Church on Sat 22 June. This is focused on helping Christians navigate and respond to a sexually diverse world. It runs from 9am – 3:30pm, tickets are $20 per person.
If you are interested please register via their website at www.thestreet.org.nz/families-seminar
Hope for Karori
Hope for Karori involves delivering and praying for streets in Karori. Please get in touch with Joanne Harvey if you can assist deliver 0212399440
Lent 2024
This year for Lent we are focusing on The book of John . We have devotional material available “Discover Easter through the Eyes of John” available for you to study as part of a house church or through your own personal devotion time. If you would like to join a house church, please let Zoe in the office know zoe@karorianglican.org.nz and we will make sure you can join a group. We have a range of times and days of the week available. House churches are a great way to get to know others and to have rich conversations that deepen our faith.
The devotional booklet will be available at St Mary’s this Sunday for you to collect, it contains daily studies – and is free! It is also now available on our website
Physio now taking bookings
We are excited to let you know that a physio practice has joined our offering at Te Korōria, located next to our counselling rooms. Caroline Appleton is offering physio sessions from the 13th of February, you can book with her directly online https://www.fixphysio.co.nz/
Music Team
KAC’s music team are looking to add a few more people (particularly sound techs, guitarists, vocalists, and worship leads) to their team. if you play an instrument and want to get involved, or want to help out with sound engineering for the worship teams, contact John Locker (locker_john@yahoo.co.nz) or Rev Ian Cook (Ian@Karorianglican.org.nz).
Karori Community Singers
Wednesday mornings from 10:30am to 12pm the Karori community singers welcome you to join them. All are welcome!
Room Available
A room is available in The Vicarage residence. It is a large single room with internet provided and power bill shared among the flatmates. Rent is $215 weekly. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please ask them to contact the office.
Karori Golf Club
Please contact Geoff Lee for more details: Geoff.lee@xtra.co.nz
‘For this is how God loved the world: He gave his one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life’ John 3:16