You may have noticed it, a quiet, almost automatic gesture made by some worshippers at certain moments in the service. The hand moves from forehead to chest, from shoulder to shoulder. The sign of the cross. where did this come from? The sign of the cross is one of the oldest gestures in Christian history. Tertullian, writing in the second century, observed that Christians of his day traced the cross on their foreheads as a habitual act of devotion, at every journey and movem

Come and join A ROCHA AOTEAROA NZ team for their next on Eco Churches stream clean-up Sunday 1 November, 1:30-3pm. Bring along others from your church, bring a friend, or simply turn up on your own. It’s a great chance to get outside, meet others from across the Eco Church network, and do something practical together to care for God's Creation. 🕒 Date/Time: Sunday 1 November, 1:30–3:00pm📍 Location: Meet at the Pūrimu drain opposite 135 Westminster Ave, Tamatea, Napier🧤 Wha

The sharp-eyed amongst you may have spotted a new organ sitting at the front of church. The 8 o’clock congregation last Sunday will have even heard it played! Eagle eyed Derry found it on Marketplace, - it was living in a garage just up Church Road, and the owner, Mrs Elaine Squires, was SO delighted it could go to a church that she donated it to us for free! We agreed to give a $100 donation to a charity of her choice; The Bible Society. Thank you and Bless you Elaine. Some

Take a moment to stop doing, to sit and be. Take a moment to listen to the still small voice of God within the bustle of the day which has begun. Find a quiet place within you, and invite God into that space with you ( you may find he's already there waiting ). Take a precious moment of peace in God's presence. Sit quietly and listen to the sounds of the world around you, both outside and in the place where you are. Breathe slowly and rest in God's presence......

Some names in the Bible carry more than an identity. They carry a testimony. When Joseph held his firstborn son in his arms, he gave him a remarkable name. Joseph named his firstborn 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐡 and said, ‘𝐈𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐨𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝.’ (Genesis 41:51) The name 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐡 comes from a Hebrew word meaning “𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐭” or “𝐭𝐨

So much of sin begins when “I” becomes bigger than God. I want what I want. I deserve this. I know better. I will do it my way. I do not need anyone to tell me what to do. Pride slowly shifts the centre of our lives from God to ourselves. The problem is not that we have dreams, desires, opinions, or ambitions. The problem begins when we place ourselves above God and make our own will the highest authority. Sin says, “What do I want?” Surrender says, “Lord, what do You want?”

Deborah Broome will be formally collated as Archdeacon of the two Hawke’s Bay Archdeaconries (HB Cities, and HB Coast) this Sunday at a service of Evensong in the Cathedral at 5pm. Bishop Andrew will be preaching. Deborah has commented: I’m seeing this occasion as not something that’s about me, but as a way of celebrating parishes across the Hawke’s Bay. It would be lovely to see some of you there, if you can make it. https://www.waiapuanglicans.org.nz/post/collation-of-archd

As I was updating you all on the successful Morning Tea a thought popped into my head that I would also share the Crochet Workshop with you. Under the careful tuition of Julie and Catherine Joule, the very masters of all things crafty in my opinion. I soon learned how to make my first stitch and then may more until I had a very long tail indeed. I was "hooked" and wanted to advance to proper stitches and started to make a square. Unbeknown to me I was not following the basic

It has been said "we needed just such a moment"! Peter and Steph pulled off a successful Pastoral Morning Tea, with both of them available for chatter, tea and of course, cake..... With a few morning nerves Steph was heard to say "I'm not sure how many will come", well I can tell you, that you that many of you were up with the lark (a small bird known for singing a tuneful song early in the morning, where I come from) and the Lounge was very quickly buzzing with happy convers

Saturday 19 September, 10am - 12pm, $20. Number two of our trio of Workshops by Wendy Boylan, All things Garden Guru! Come along and discover why what you want and what will survive where you put it matters. Wendy will patiently talk you through how to save time, effort and money. Enabling you to love the outcome of your labours and show off your garden to your friends and family.

Monday 7th - Saturday 12th September 2026 Taken from the Go With Grace website Dying Matters Week connects people across Aotearoa to start conversations in a safe space, learn from local experts and seek support for later life,end-of-life planning and to navigate grief or loss. The inaugural 2025 event for Hawkes Bay centred in Hastings, with the aim of offering a range of opportunities to broaden the discourse around death, learn from local expertise, find support and inform

Last Sunday I was privileged to help out with the mid-winter Festive Lunch. When I arrived some of the Junior Youth were busy putting on the table clothes and making the tables look festive. We hung bunting (all made by the youth) and they took pride in making everything look just "so", in the Kitchen the remaining youth were busy prepping vegetables and making platters. It was a hub of willing excitement. Our gusts started to arrive and warm Mulled wine or fruit juice was

What's new at the Taradale Specialist Recycle Centre? Reports are it's busy with regular visitors between 60-80 plus! They are now taking Cables (power cords and chargers). old mobiles, tablets and chargers. Popping in every now and then can mean less waste in your bin and even the opportunity to cut your collection down to every other week, this can often result with less on your rates bill (check with your local council)

. . . show me a sign that it is you who speak with me— Judges 6:17 “That was God . . .” “I felt God nudging me . . .” “I got the sense that God wants me to . . .” We hear words like these. Sometimes we say them ourselves. But, how do we know it’s God? Well, rarely can we ever know conclusively; there’s mystery with God. There are times when we intuitively just know, down deep somewhere. And, often, this “just knowing” is enough. Other times, though, things are less cle

Have you had a go but not quite mastered the art? Never tried it? or just keen to get some expert help? This is the Workshop for you. Our patient Tutor will guide you through the basics of getting some stiches and how to embark on a simple pattern like a Beanie. Come along and enjoy a coffee/tea and a biscuit and learn a new life skill!

Some of you may not have heard our Afterschool group on a Tuesday afternoon as they arrive breathless from their day at school, needing to run about and burn off all that energy that has built up paying attention as school all day long. I can tell you that their energy reverberates around these old walls, their happy laughter and squeals alert me to their arrival! I enter at my peril as balls whiz by my ear and I tentatively put one foot in front of the other to deliver my fo

No Nasties Hand Cream, Saturday 1 August 9-11am. Come along and learn about what you are putting on your skin......... as we focus more on what we drink and eat, why not also be aware of what we are feeding our skin! As we get older our skin is getting thinner and less elastic and we need to nourish not punish. We are calling it hand cream, but to be honest, you could even use this cream on your face! Book now www.catalysteducation.info/workshops Just $22 (including pot of cr

THE MEANING OF THE ANGLICAN VESTMENTS YOU SEE YOUR CLERGY WEARING ... The vestments of the Anglican Church are not merely decorative garments. They are visual theology, teaching through fabric, colour, and form the doctrines of the Church, the nature of ministry, and the worship of God. Alb The alb is a long white robe derived from the common dress of the early Christian world. Its whiteness symbolizes purity, righteousness, and the new life received through baptism. Because

No room in the Bulletin for a couple of things! Jen is asking for clean and with matching lids please, Take Away containers for our kitchen. The Big Sale date is booked - 14 November 2026 - and we are starting to gather up items that we can sell. Please get in touch if you have anything, if you could call the Office first, we can make arrangements for storage. Our Craft Sale is booked - 1, 2 and 3 October - please get the date locked in your diary and get in touch with Julie

It's that time of year when many amongst us are feeling the cold! Our friends at Christian Lovelink have put the call out for: Blankets, Duvets, Beds and Heaters. In the past you have generously given any that are not being used and they are grateful. Time to go through your linen cupboards and have a go declutter. You can drop them into the Office here at All Saint's or arrange a pick-up by calling 0800 333 346. In the last 12 months they have assisted 1,116 families, dist