Alongwith our Season of Creation sermon series and workshops - we are keen to do some activity together!

Our friend and local greenbelt tender, Paul Forrest, will host Manu and Anna's home group (and anyone else who's keen) from St Tom's to adopt a piece of town belt to care for. All are welcome for this first no-obligation working bee, and for some this could become an ongoing project. Come along with your gloves and tools (handsaws and clippers for removing weeds, buckets for carrying mulch) to learn about our local naturehood, roll up your sleeves and do something hopeful!

10am Saturday 19th Sep - Town belt regeneration orientation and working bee, meeting at Kahukura Park. For more info contact / text Manu Ward on 0226815980.

Among that younger gen (18 - 30s)? Then lock Sunday 10th May (5:30pm) in the calendar.

This is the third of four Young Adult gatherings happening this year - with this one including our very own Bishop Anashuya Fletcher bringing the kōrero: it will be good!

With more great worship music, space for prayer ministry, and a stiring Jesus-centred message - come expectant for God to move.

While we invite Young Adults from across our parishes - we so encourage you to bring a friend who may be interested in exploring faith and church in this season.

Due to it being a great site for kai and for worship - we are again gathering at All Saints Hataitai.

Our service kicks off at 5:30pm with free kai / food beforehand from 5pm ( Both vege and meat options will be flowing). Peace.

One of our shared Rythmns this year is to share kai lunch together on the first Sunday that begins each school term: a time to meet, eat, and connect! If your new - this is a great place to get to know those who call St Tom’s home.

This term we are meeting once again in the school hall directly after church with the meal kicking off from 12pm (so a good half hour to set up or grab something to contribute between church and the meal if thats simpler).

Please bring something to contribute if you are able. We will have breads available to suppliment other foods / meals that are brought to share.

Alongside this - we are looking to do a fundraiser for our friends at Joyya (sparking more good in places of extreme poverty and modern slavery) via a ‘Joyride’ with the kids church. More deets to come!

Our children church groups are holding a JOY-RUN (run-a-thon) to raise funds for the work of JOYYA; friends sparking more good in place of extreme povery and modern slavery!

Recently, the kids have been learning a bit about the Jesus-shaped work that JOYYA (esp. our friends our there) do overseas toward ending modern slavery and extreme poverty, and bringing joy to the kids in those communities!

On the day (Sun 26th - just before our Sunday shared lunch) you'll be able to join in on the joy by signing up to sponsor us for every lap we run! But if you'd rather just make a lump-sum donation, you can do it right now at our give-a-little page:

https://givealittle.co.nz/team/st-toms-ratapu

Thanks for supporting our tamariki to bring joy where it's needed most!"

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Through their teaching, research, and lived experience they offer a thoughtful and deeply personal insight to the realities in the Holy Land today, and what courageous peace-making can look like from here in the Pacific. Seminar followed by Q+A. All welcome.

This tour is hosted by Aotearoa Christians for Peace in Palestine [https://ac4pp.com]

Last year’s Matariki “love bomb” was a beautiful moment—our community gathered (on the school run) to weave stars, share soup, and connect with neighbours and passers-by in a relaxed, joy-filled atmosphere. This year, we’re excited to do it again!

Join us Friday 10 July (weather dependant), in the Newtown Chapel courtyard, for a family friendly afternoon of simple creativity and connection. We’ll be making Matariki stars, sharing hot soup and warm drinks, and offering space for kōrero as we celebrate this special time of reflection, gratitude, and renewal.

Whether you live locally or are just walking by, come weave a star, meet a neighbour, and be part of a moment of community warmth and aroha.

On Saturday 23rd May (8pm) we’ll gather for worship and prayer, marking our final event of the 10 Days of Prayer as we head into Pentecost Sunday the following day. The evening will be hosted by the 'St Tom’s Band’ led by Isaac and Chris.

This event is pitched for adults.

Join Chrissy, Davene and Amber at the St Tom’s Courtyard for a time of liturgical and open prayer - praying for our neighbourhood and city. This space will be open to anyone who wants to join and will last 45 mins.

On Saturday 16th from 11:00am–12:00pm, David Cook will host a prayer workshop exploring creative imagination in prayer. This will be a hands-on space to engage with God through creativity, discovering fresh ways to pray and respond to Him using the gift of imagination.

On Saturday 16th from 9:30–10:30am, our kids and parents will gather together for a fun, creative and interactive time of prayer. It will be led by Rev Chris and the team, creating space for children and families to join in, engage, and pray together.

We are kicking off our Morning Prayers (and 10 days of Prayer) with a Prayer Walk.

Join Paul and the team on Thursday 7am for a Prayer Walk; a time of guided prayer and intercession praying for our neighbourhood - as we long for more of God’s good and loving kingdom ‘to come on earth as it is in heaven’.

Coffee will be brewing at the Chapel with Takeaway Cups ready from 6:45am. We will look to walk shortly after 7am (for up to an hour).

Grace and peace.

Young adults from across the Wellington Diocese are coming together again on Sunday May 10th!

The second of four gatherings happening this year - this one will include guest speaker Sam Harvey of 24/7 Prayer. Always a good time!

With worship music (from the crew at St Tom’s) real stories from local neighbourhoods, space for prayer ministry, and a stiring Jesus-centre message - come expectant for God to move.

Kai / food will be on offer (free) - with a range of nachos (meat and vege options) from 5pm, alongside Hot Chocs and coffee. The service will kick off at 5:30pm.

And bring a friend! See you at All Saints Hataitai.

We are stoked to welcome back the fantastic Sam Harvey! He will be sharing with us during our Sunday Morning service on May 10th.

Sam is a super talented communicator - with a particular passion and longing for people to deepen their prayer lives and to deepen their desire to know and experience Jesus. As well as being a pastor, Sam is also the Lead Coordinator of 24/7 Prayer NZ. This will be a fantastic kōrero and worth bringing a friend or neighbour along to hear.

One of our shared Rythmns this year is to share kai lunch together on the first Sunday the begins each school term: a time to meet, eat, and connect! If your new - this is a great place to get to know those who call St Tom’s home.

It may be indoor at St Tom’s chapel, or at the local park with the BBQ’s, or down at the local beach on a stunner of a day. We will get these deets closer to the time. But for now - after church on a Sunday to kick of term time: all are welcome.

Please bring something to contribute.

It’s Easter Sunday!

Come join us for our Sunday Service celebrating the day that changed everything!

While our youth and youth leaders are away at the fantastic Easter Camp - our weekly tamariki programme(s) will be running including a classic choc--o-licious easter egg hunt.

Hot Cross buns will be served up after the service alongside great tasting filter coffee. Free free to stay on. And, as usual, coffee and tea will be on offer pre service also from 9:30am.

Come join us. And why not bring a friend!

We’re excited to invite St Tom’s children and families to a special Easter Sunday Dawn Walk as we celebrate the joy of the resurrection together.

Event Details
We’ll meet at 6:00am at the gravel carpark on Mt Albert Road (opposite Volga Street), and set off at 6:15am for a short walk up to the Mt Albert summit. At the top (around 6:30am), we’ll share a simple time of reflection, prayer, and song as we welcome the sunrise. There’ll also be an Easter egg hunt for the kids! Afterward, we’ll walk back down together, head home for breakfast, and then gather again at church.

What to bring

• A thermos of hot chocolate (or your favourite warm drink)

• Warm clothing

We’ll provide the Easter eggs!

RSVP: Please TEXT and let Chris (0273254382) know if you’re planning to come, so we have an idea of numbers. We’d love for you to join us for this meaningful and fun way to begin Easter Sunday together.

A quiet, contemplative vigil helping us enter into Holy Week by “reflecting on the shame of the cross.” The service weaves together Scripture readings, Taizé songs, silence, and guided responses.

Hot drinks from 7:30pm, with the vigil beginning at 8:00pm (approx. 1 hour). The service concludes in silence, inviting participants to leave quietly as we enter into the stillness of Holy Saturday.

Please note: this gathering is designed for adults and is not suitable for children.

For more info text the leaders of our Good Friday service Tamsin + Tim (0211028808)

Come grab a hot cross bun and a hot chocolate / coffee with a bunch of us at the St Tom’s Chapel courtyard this friday at 10am (until 11am).

As well as a tasty bun to fill your belly - there will some postered stations of the cross with simple guided reflections for all ages to engage with in their own time. Otherwise, its simply a gentle and fun way to connect and enter into the Easter Story.

This is a family friendly space where anyone and everyone is welcome to join! Bring a friend, bring a nieghbour.

Join our wider diocese family for a beautiful service for clergy and lay (EVERYONE!) to renew ordination and baptismal vows. This is a simple and traditional service that encourages us to ‘spur one another on in our love and dedication to Jesus’.

Service starts at 7 pm at St Peter’s on Willis, Wellington City.