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Rev Sue Brown reflects on the Gospel of John, chapter 12, verses 1-8, focusing on the anointing of Jesus by Mary with expensive nard. She discusses the story's sensory details, emphasizing its significance to first-century Jews. Brown connects the story to modern issues of poverty and extravagance, highlighting the tension between Jesus' teachings on caring for the poor and the extravagant act of Mary. She calls for a balance between stewardship and generosity, urging followers to be extravagant in their devotions, worship, and love, especially towards the poor and needy, and to appreciate the extravagance in God's creation.
Rev Mel McKenzie from St Anne's Northland-Wilton and Victoria University chaplaincy discusses Jesus' parable of the prodigal son, emphasizing the Father's unconditional love. She highlights the Pharisees' muttering due to Jesus' inclusive table fellowship, contrasting with their strict rituals. Jesus' story underscores the Father's constant, welcoming embrace, challenging believers to embody this love. McKenzie reflects on the emotional experience of parents sending children to university, likening it to the Father's love. She invites the audience to confront their fears, embrace spiritual parenthood, and join God in welcoming others back into His household.
Bishop Justin reflects on his recent experience of attending five funerals or tangi in a short period and the profound impact these events have had on his life. He highlights Ecclesiastes 7:2, which suggests that attending funerals can provide deep insights into life's importance. Justin discusses how these events force him to reflect on his own life and values. He encourages others to find moments for deep reflection, whether through funerals or everyday life, to understand what truly matters and to live a life aligned with their values and faith.
Jethro Day discusses Luke 13:1-9, emphasizing Jesus' message of repentance. He explains repentance as turning towards God and aligning with His agenda, essential for life and goodness. Jesus uses the metaphor of fruitful trees to illustrate spiritual growth and contrasts it with barren, prickly ones. Day suggests four practices for spiritual fertilization during Lent: fasting, prayer, generosity, and scripture reading. He highlights the importance of being relationally connected to God and living a fruitful, giving life, while acknowledging God's compassion and grace.
Bishop Justin discusses the overwhelming nature of global and local structural injustices, such as political unrest, wars, and climate change. He parallels Zacchaeus' conversion and the subsequent systemic change in his life, emphasizing the connection between personal evangelism and systemic change. He shares how Jesus addresses injustice by crossing divides to meet people.
Chris parallels Jesus' journey to Jerusalem and a well-prepared traveller at an airport. They discuss Jesus' resolute path towards Jerusalem, despite warnings from the Pharisees and Herod's threat. He highlights the complex relationships among Jesus, the Pharisees, Herod, and Pilate, emphasizing Jesus' certainty about his mission.
Bishop Justin encourages reflecting on who God is inviting to journey with deeply this year.
Rev Kath Bier explains the significance of Ash Wednesday and Lent in the Anglican tradition, likening it to training for a marathon.
Join us as we celebrate a year of growth, community, and faith with the Anglican Movement's end-of-year highlight video! This special presentation showcases the vibrant life within our diocese, capturing the spirit of our youth, whānau, and parish communities.
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and its effects are being felt globally, from more frequent storms to devastating droughts and wildfires.
In partnership with the Red Cross, the Anglican Diocese of Wellington is actively involved in supporting refugee resettlement in New Zealand.
New Zealand is facing a housing crisis, and the Anglican Diocese of Wellington is responding. We are building new homes on parish land to address one of the most pressing issues of our time. This video showcases how partnerships between parishes and the diocese are bringing real change.
Bishop Justin discusses John 21, emphasizing the disciples' struggle to catch fish despite their skills and resources. He draws parallels to the Western Church's current challenges, suggesting that despite being gifted, resourced, and hardworking, the church is not as fruitful as it could be.
Bishop Ellie Sanderson explores the transformative role of evangelism and the concept of the "person of peace" as Jesus taught.
Bishop Justin tells us about the hedgehog concept - the idea of finding that one unique thing that you do best, and doing it.
Bishop Justin tells us about the importance of having those conversations when we confront the brutal facts of our reality.
Bishop Justin describes the Karpman triangle, which characterises our brokenness in relational disputes - and how we can flip this around to be an empowerment triangle.
Bishop Justin takes us through the "Good to Great" concept of "First Who, Then What" - asserting that it is not people who are our greatest asset, but it is the right people who are our greatest asset.
Bishop Ellie describes how Jesus led His disciples through a process of learning to be leaders.
In Good to Great, we hear about the different levels of leadership capability, and how a Level 5 leader should behave. Bishop Ellie takes us through the levels and describes what it takes to be a Level 5 leader.
Bishop Ellie talks through the temptations of Christ in the wilderness - and how in our humanness, we can lean into God's love, or we can lean into our fears.
Bishop Justin talks about the Results part of the triangle in Five Dysfunctions of a Team, and juxtaposes that against another triangle - the In, Out, Up triangle from 3dm.
Bishop Justin explains how trust is important for developing leaders and how trust depends on vulnerability, commitment and identifying and living beyond shame.
Bishop Ellie leads us through the concepts of covenant and kingdom, based on the book "Covenant and Kingdom: The DNA of the Bible" by Mike Breen.
Archdeacon Gendy Thomson leads us through a summary of "Five Dysfunctions of a Team," by Patrick Lencioni.
Archdeacon Gendy Thomson leads us through the Invitation Challenge Matrix, based on Chapter 2 of "Building a Discipling Culture," by Mike Breen and the 3dm Team.
Bishop Ellie takes us through the Kairos Circle, also called the Learning Circle, based on Chapter 6 of "Building a Discipling Culture" by Mike Breen and the 3dm team.
Bishop Justin introduces the video series that leadership huddles are using throughout the diocese, to enable consistent discussions about the leadership material we are exploring.
Bishop Justin Duckworth explores the powerful message of Matthew 28 and its call to discipleship.
Through personal experiences and biblical teachings, Bishop Anashuya Fletcher explores the importance of staying connected to Jesus, the true vine, to bear fruit in our lives and ministries.
Join Rev. Alison Robinson in a transformative presentation about embracing spiritual hunger and finding God in life's wilderness moments.
Join Anglican Movement as Nick Young shares his profound Lenten journey of self-discovery, faith, and embracing his true identity.
Resurrected Jesus instructing the disciples to cast their nets out to the other side of the boat and then catching 153 full sized fish.
We are living in a new world to which there is no return to the old. As a church, we are to learn how to flourish in this place of wilderness.
Join us for the final episode of our Lenten Studies series with Bishop Justin Duckworth and Jason Malcolm who share about their inspiring friendship and ministry.
Explore the rich history of Aotearoa New Zealand as it relates to our Diocese in Wellington.
Join us for a heartfelt conversation with the Benton’s and the Spence’s as they explore the profound lessons parenthood offers in understanding our relationship with God.
In this insightful video, we explore the complex relationship between the Anglican Church and Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi), spanning from the 19th century to the present day.
In this heartfelt conversation, Jordi from Whanganui shares her journey of discovering whakapapa—a concept deeply rooted in Māori culture that connects ancestry with identity and belonging.
Join Anglican Movement as we delve into the powerful and inspiring story of Émile, a survivor of persecution from Rwanda who found hope and new beginnings in Aotearoa, New Zealand.
Join Anglican Movement for the 2024 Lenten Studies series as we explore our identity in Christ through the Gospel of John (Chapters 14-17).
Rev. Scottie Reeve shares personal experiences of navigating through immense suffering and finding solace in faith and God's light.
Bishop Justin emphasizes the importance of understanding the current historical context, highlighting the challenges faced in preaching the gospel in today's world. The theme of ministering from weakness is central, stressing that God's kingdom comes through dependency on Him rather than human strength. +Justin introduces and talks through the meaning in the Diocesan mission and values - represented through the picture of a tree.
In this heartfelt video, "Ana Fletcher - Ministering in Weakness," Ana shares her incredible journey of overcoming suffering and finding strength through faith.
