Alpha Starts on Wednesday!
There is still time to join our 2025 course
Starting on Wednesday 30th April at 7pm in Te Korōria. Please invite those you have been praying for – and anyone else! Please pick up invitation cards in the gathering area, or share our social media invite – Click here to go to the invite. The first session to start with a shared dinner. The course is ideal for people new to faith or maybe for those who have been going to church for a while but would like to come and explore these questions of faith too.
Pray for 5 – Who Are You Praying For?
From April 6th till May 27th, we will have a focus on praying for 5 people to come to know Jesus. Choose 5 strands from the table in the gathering area and weave them together into a wrist band to remind you to pray.
Another great tool is the “Inner Room” that you can load on your phone – follow this link – to find out more and download the app.
The Inner Room is a free prayer list app that turns your mobile phone into a place of prayer. You can add reminders and a list of people to pray for throughout the day.
Vicarage Land Discussion – 4th May following both Sunday Morning Services
At the AGM, Vestry presented a Subcommittee Report on options for the land behind and around the Vicarage. Following on from this we are holding a question and answer session on the 4th of May following on from the 9am service (in Kowhai room – Te Whare ō Mere) and the 10:30am service (in the gathering are). Please take the opportunity to read the subcommittee report and come along to the Q+A session.
Click here to view the Property Subcommittee Report 2025 – options we are considering
Giving
You should now have received your tax receipts via email. Thank you for your giving! Your faithfulness in giving is a source of joy and encouragement for us as you live our your discipleship to Jesus.
If you are not currently donating to Karori Anglican, please prayerfully consider if you are able to support the work of the church here at KA. If you would like to find out how to set this up via automatic payment, or have any questions about how to donate, please get in touch with the Church office or visit Give | Karori Anglican, which has more information.
SGM – Save the Date – 19 May 7pm
A date for your diaries – we will be having a SGM on the 19th May to decide if or how to proceed with the various Vicarage Land options, as well as electing some Governance Positions.
Our peoples warden Thea Wallace is stepping down from her role after serving for four years as Peoples Warden! Thanks so much Thea for your time, energy and leadership it is very much appreciated. We are therefore looking for nominations for our new peoples warden. We will hold the election for this position at the SGM. If you would like to be considered for this role, please complete a nomination form which will be available in the Gathering Area.
Parish Trust Board – We are also seeking nominations to add to the current Trustees of the Parish Trust Board. If you would like to be considered for this role, please complete a nomination form which will be available in the Gathering Area.
In order to be able to vote at the meeting you need to be on the Electoral Roll. If you are not sure if you are on it, please email the office. If you would like to go on the electoral roll then please complete the required form and return it to the gathering area table or hand to Ian Cook.
New Student Counsellor Starting 1 May
We are very excited to let you know that we have a new student counsellor, Susanne, starting on the 1st of May. She is available to see clients on Thursdays for a koha, please email counselling@tekororia.org.nz to book. Please click here for more information as well as information on Sarah Richards our full qualified Counsellor who works on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
Magazines for Te Korōria
Te Korōria are looking for any magazines (no more then 2 months old and in good condition) to have in the café for reading. If you have any you would like to donate, then please drop these to the café
(e.g. Mindfood, Next, NZ Gardening etc.)
Intermediate Youth – CHAOS
Youth starts back on Thursday 1st May 6pm 170 Karori Road – We welcome in term 2 with an evening of classic Youth Group activities
Youth – The Collective
See you Friday 2nd May 6pm to open term 2 with an evening of games, BBQ and catching up
Easter Memorial Flowers
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We thank the Mawson family for donating our Easter flowers at St Mary’s in memory of John and Jenny Mawson
Interested in Confirmation?
We have a Confirmation course starting on May 4th. There will be 5 one hour sessions right after Church on a Sunday at 12pm in the Kikorangi Room, led by Ben. There will then be the opportunity to be confirmed at Pentecost (8th June) by the Bishop Ana. If any youth or young adults want to confirm your baptism and faith, or get Baptised please sign up.
Sign up for the youth course by contacting Ben at ben.bormann@karorianglican.org.nz or see him after Church. If you would like to explore an adult Confirmation or baptism course, please contact Ian Cook ian@karorianglican.org.nz.
Karori Lions Fundraiser
Karori Lions are holding an electronic recycling event on Saturday the 10th of May! CLICK HERE to see full size poster
Manna meals
We would love more Manna meals. House Church Leaders could you please plan a time with your group to prepare meals this quarter? We will have containers and labels available in the welcoming cupboard in the Church foyer for you to collect and fill.
A huge thank you to the parishioner who donated the money we needed to purchase a new freezer to store our Manna Meals!
Vicar on Leave
Ian Cook is away on leave from the 21st April to the 28th April. If you require a priest during this time please contact the church office or Alison Camplin 021 027 06311.
Youth Weekend Away
The date for our Youth Weekend Away has been confirmed for the 28th – 30th November! We will have a great time in the outdoors, playing lots of games, and learning more about Jesus. We will also have Paul Humphreys from Scripture Union joining us!
If you would like to attend please get in touch with Ben – ben.bormann@karorianglican.org.nz
Key upcoming dates:
- Alpha – Wednesday 30 April Te Korōria 7pm for Welcome Meal
- Intermediate Youth – Thursday 1st May 6pm
- Youth – Friday 2nd May 6pm
- Discussion on Vicarage Land – 4th May after each service
- Special General Meeting – 19th May 7pm
- Games Night – 21st May 7pm
