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Tuesday 15th October, 10:30-12:00 Holy Cross, 222 Dairy Flat highway, Albany Rev. Junko, who became the first Japanese woman priested in the Anglican Church, is coming to share her story with us. Her life story was published several years ago, and it has inspired many people. Morning Tea will be provided. Everyone is welcome.

Dear friends of AGAC, This Sunday, at Holy Cross, we are celebrating the feast of St. Francis of Assisi (actual feast day is 4th Oct). He was a remarkable figure known for his ministry to the poor and his care for animals and the environment. He was also a lover of peace and worked hard

Dear AGAC whanau, Hope you have survived the unseasonal polar weather in the last several days. Did you know that 21st of September is World Gratitude Day? It was established by the United Nations in 1977 to remind us to be mindful, and to show compassion to ourselves and others. It is a day the whole world can pause

Dear friends of Parish of Albany Greenhithe Anglican Church, As announced last month, the status of our congregation has been changed from Mission District to “Parish,” which has been updated in the diocesan website. What is difference between the two,? you may wonder. Technically the same. Interestingly, this is one of the main discussions at

Dear AGAC whanau, Thank you once again for celebrating my 1st anniversary as a priest-in-charge at AGAC after the Sunday service at Holy Cross. Valerie made the most beautiful cake for the celebration. As you can see in the picture, the cake has the AGAC logo, cross, dove, and Sakura (Cherry blossom). Beautiful flowers, Diana’s

Dear friends in Christ, I cannot believe it’s already been one year since I began my journey as a priest- in-charge of AGAC on 30th August last year when Bishop Ross led the induction service at Holy Cross. Since then, we moved into Albany, and have been really enjoying being part of the local community. 

Dear friends in Christ, One of the national news that drew my attention this week was the work on the restoration of Christ Church Cathedral to be paused due to lack of funding. When I heard about it, I felt a bit emotional. But when I was watching an interview of the Anglican Bishop of

Dear AGAC whanau, There is a focus on “wisdom” throughout today’s passages. In Proverb 9, the first reading which begins; 1.Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her seven pillars. 2.She has slaughtered her animals; she has mixed her wine;     she has also set her table. As you would have noticed, that “wisdom” is

Dear AGAC friends, This year, which is year B of the liturgical cycle, we have been looking at Mark’s Gospel most Sundays. As you know, Mark’s Gospel is significantly shorter than Matthew’s and Luke’s.  It goes at breakneck speed – that the word “immediately” appears 42 times in this short book!   Largely for this