Masterton Anglican

Carterton Balloon Tragedy

Last Updated on Saturday, 07 January 2012 16:54 Saturday, 07 January 2012 16:42

Wairarapa South Coast

Hold in your hearts the people of Carterton and those from the wider Wellington Region who have lost family and friends as a result of the balloon accident in Carterton.

Pray for:

Rev'd Jenny Chalmers and the parish of St Mark, Carterton,
clergy and parishes of other denominations within Carterton,
the Mayor, Ron Mark, and the Carterton community,
those who are grieving the loss of loved ones
those who are supporting those who have lost loved ones, and
the Police, Fire Service, Victim Support and other helping agencies.

The Nativity on Facebook

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 December 2011 07:53 Tuesday, 27 December 2011 07:48

If Facebook had been around at the time of Jesus' birth, this is how the story might have been told.

The Christmas Story

Last Updated on Monday, 26 December 2011 19:34 Monday, 26 December 2011 19:25

The children of St Paul's, Symond Street, Auckland, tell their own endearing version of the Nativity.

What Christmas brings

Last Updated on Thursday, 22 December 2011 20:52 Thursday, 22 December 2011 20:48

What Christmas brings, an original Christmas song written and by The Gathering Band, under the leadership of the Rev'd Andy Aldred, St Luke's, Greytown.

Vicar's Corner: What was heard and seen at Bethlehem

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 January 2012 20:41 Thursday, 22 December 2011 20:42

I wonder what I would have heard had I been there that night? Would I have heard the choirs of angels singing or simply the sounds of barnyard animals shifting around?

Would I have seen the star in the sky that night or simply two poor and very frightened kids?

Bishop's letter: Joy and Peace

Last Updated on Thursday, 05 January 2012 20:41 Thursday, 22 December 2011 20:32

We have seen the highs and lows of life in the last few days and both relate to what Christmas is about. One is a story of generosity and joy, the other sadness.