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Dear friends of AGAC, This week’s readings all seem to circle around one simple question: what, or who, do we trust most? It’s a question that feels just as relevant today as it did for Isaiah, Paul and Jesus. One thing which strikes me is that in Isaiah 45 God’s chosen instrument is Cyrus, a […]

Tēnā koutou AGAC whānau! Having just started my role here at AGAC as your Parish Administrator, I thought I’d share a bit about myself. I haven’t long returned to Aotearoa from a ministry internship at St Albans Cathedral in the UK where I mainly served in liturgical roles and assisted the work of the Youth

Join us on a musical journey, from Bach’s Baroque masterpieces, through Bolling’s fusion of classical and jazz, to the rhythm of Piazzolla’s tango.
MUSIC BY: TUAKAU TRIO
TWILA REID – CELLO
GYURI MUN -FLUTE
KARIN KIKUNO – ORGAN/PIANO

Dear brothers and sisters of God’s beloved creation, The sacred Season of Creation culminates on this Sunday, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (actual feast day is 4th Oct), who is the patron saint of ecology. Last week at Holy Cross, we had the privilege to hear Dr. Nicola’s reflection on the theme of

Dear friends of God’s beloved creation, As mentioned earlier, the theme for the Season of Creation 2026 is “Living Water.” It draws inspiration from Ezekiel 47:9, 12, a powerful biblical vision of hope and ecological healing. Set amid exile and loss, the image of living water flowing from God’s sanctuary reveals God’s healing power, renewing

Dear brothers and sisters of God’s beloved creation, As reported in the media, in recent months, the world has experienced a series of natural disasters. The year has seen record-breaking heatwaves, destructive floods, wildfires, and droughts. The toll of these disasters has been severe, with thousands of people affected and millions displaced. Speaking of Europe’s

Dear friends of Holy Cross and St. Michael’s Whether you love the sight of blue bells in your yard, the soothing sound of tui chirping, or the refreshing scent of rain-kissed earth, spring has an incredible way of inspiring joy and hope. It is a great time to reflect on growth, change, and the beauty

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ on Earth, Welcome to the Season of Creation! In the words of Sarah Mullally, the Archbishop of Canterbury, “In the Season of Creation, we turn again to Christ, through whom all things were made and in whom all things hold together.” The global theme this year is based around

Dear friends in Christ, Spring will be officially here in Aotearoa this coming week! As winter fades, spring brings a sense of renewal and fresh energy. The longer days, warmer temperatures, and vibrant landscapes can boost our mood and well-being. Spring is my favourite season. By embracing the joys of spring, we can feel uplifted

Dear AGAC whanau, In the second reading assigned for this Sunday, Paul talks about “gifts.” We have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us (Rom. 12:6) ‘Gifts‘ and ‘talents‘ are often used synonymously, but they have distinct meanings. ‘Gifts‘ can be all-encompassing, various meanings and functions across cultures and contexts (e.g. cheerfulness