Faith-filled conversations to navigate Māori Ward Referendums.

From 9 September, here in Wellington South we have the opportunity to vote in a referendum on whether to keep Māori wards at Wellington City Council.

This can be a complex and often misunderstood issue. In our church, we have a unique opportunity to create space for curious, gracious, and informed conversations —grounded in our faith and guided by the wisdom of Māori Christian leaders.

The ‘Table Talk Conversations for Māori Wards in local government - A Christian Guide’— is a 2-hour workshop for small groups, with short videos, discussion questions, interactive activities and prayer. It’s designed to help us learn, reflect and have our questions or anxieties on this topic answered. It features contributions from church leaders and theologians like Dr Alistair Reese, Jay Ruka, Sir David Moxon and Te Aroha Rountree, and the perspectives of Māori leaders in the movement for Māori wards.

If you want to give this some thought before voting, come along!

Monday 15 September, 7:00-9:00pm at All Saints Hataitai, 90 Hamilton Rd. RSVP to kate.v.day@gmail.com. Learn more about what’s involved at: commongrace.nz/maoriwards

Wellington Anglican Dio invites you to a night of worship (led by the St Tom’s Band), prayer, and justice with young adults (18-30) from across our region.

Our setting will be the beautiful little lady chapel at Wellington Cathedral.

Our speaker is Ants Watts from Joyya in Calcutta / Kolkata, India - alongside his local friend and colleague Priyanka. Stoked to have these two with us!

Updated info can be found on Facebook here.

COACH Community Mentoring strengthens communities by empowering individuals and families through personalised one-to-mentoring.

We have another training day coming up soon (Saturday 13th Sep 8:30am - 1pm) at All Saints Anglican in Hataitai - that we would love to invite you to! Keen for more info? Contact Chrissy Cook if you are keen for more info: chrissy@bishopstrust.com or 0211540865

Our collective gatherings are for members of St Tom’s Anglican - offering a space to hear updates on some of the bigger picture peices regarding our church life.

This next meet (first for the year and first since Rev Paul took the helm!) will offer a space to hear updates on some of the changes ahead for St Tom’s as we grow and deepen in this next season. There will also be a short time to reflect on some of the social challenges we are experiencing and responding to in Newtown and also providing some headlines on the future building project that we are re-energizing currently as Vestry.

So a few good things to get stuck in among!

If your keen to hear more - get this in your diary.

It's after church on Sunday 7th from 12:30 - 2:30pm. It will be a ‘Sandwich Sunday’ so please bring appropriate food to contribute to the shared meal (bread options will be provided). Furthermore, if you need to bring tamariki / kids - we will put on a fun movie during the kōrero.

Conversation about the Treaty is happening all around us. There is an important opportunity right now to dive into our shared story so that we know our place to stand and how we can belong, wherever our ancestors came from.

'Belonging in this land: Treaty basics from a Christian perspective' is an opportunity for our faith community to explore the story of the Treaty of Waitangi over two 90-minute video sessions. Whether you know a lot, or a little, let’s be curious together. 

These will be happening at the St Tom’s Chapel Lounge on over two Saturdays - 30th August and 6 September.

Brought to us by Common Grace Aotearoa in partnership with Karuwhā Trust and Te Manu Hononga - the Sir Paul Reeves Centre, we will hear from expert presenters, including Dean of Taranaki Cathedral Jay Ruka and former Anglican Archbishop David Moxon, to help you refresh or expand your knowledge.

Please RSVP to Kate Day at kate.v.day@gmail.com or text 022 315 6499 

This resource is free but there is an optional koha of $25 that can be made when you register as a participant.

Conversation about the Treaty is happening all around us. There is an important opportunity right now to dive into our shared story so that we know our place to stand and how we can belong, wherever our ancestors came from.

'Belonging in this land: Treaty basics from a Christian perspective' is an opportunity for our faith community to explore the story of the Treaty of Waitangi over two 90-minute video sessions. Whether you know a lot, or a little, let’s be curious together. 

These will be happening at the St Tom’s Chapel Lounge on over two Saturdays - 30th August and 6 September.

Brought to us by Common Grace Aotearoa in partnership with Karuwhā Trust and Te Manu Hononga - the Sir Paul Reeves Centre, we will hear from expert presenters, including Dean of Taranaki Cathedral Jay Ruka and former Anglican Archbishop David Moxon, to help you refresh or expand your knowledge.

Please RSVP to Kate Day at kate.v.day@gmail.com or text 022 315 6499 

This resource is free but there is an optional koha of $25 that can be made when you register as a participant.

Do you have what it takes to be crowned St. Tom's Ultimate Cake Champion?

Join us for this fundraiser event to support our overseas mission partners (living and doing good in places of extreme poverty and modern slavery!) in a sweet showdown where bakers of all skill levels compete for glory, bragging rights, and prizes!

Join us on the 16th August at St Thomas lounge, 77pm.

$5 koha at the door

People's choice, Chef's choice and Beginners awards to win plus the Tamsin special Cake Quizz!

Contact Elaine if you'd like to enter a cake or help out on the night :)

Love theology? Don’t miss this one!

Sam Wells is the vicar of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, UK, and is an influential public theologian.

He writes, speaks, preaches, and broadcasts on pastoral, political, and theological issues. Don't miss the chance to learn from him - he'll be working with our Diocese in Wellington on Wednesday, 13 August up at our friends at All Saints Hataitai Anglican Church.

Register for this free event your interest using the form on dio website here.

To celebrate the release of his new EP "Child", Karel van Helden and his band, including our amazing St Tom's musicians Simon Watson, Chris Silvester and Tessa Guest, will be performing on August 3rd, 7.00pm at St Hilda's, 311 The Parade, Island Bay. Special guest Dave Murphy. Entry will be by Koha.

On Sunday August 3rd we are stoked to have Sam Harvey as guest speaker at our 10am Service. Sam is the National Coordinator for 24-7 Prayer in New Zealand (you may recognize his voice if your a user of the much loved Lectio 365 Prayer App) and is also the lead pastor of Bay Vineyard Church in the Hawkes Bay. He is a fantastic communicater and has a deep passion for prayer as key in our journey with Jesus.

Make sure to be present for this one - and bring a friend!

As ever, coffee / tea kicks off at 9:30am on Sunday, with our service starting at 10am. You can find us at Newtown School Hall.

Grace and peace!

COACH aims to see people in tough places flourish through mentoring. COACH will be running a training day for people interested in becoming mentors on July 19, which would be a great way to come and learn a bit more about the programme. Chat with Chrissy Cook at church or flick Chrissy (0211504865) or her colleague Jess (0210739147) an email or text.