I am an ordained minister from the old Associated Churches of Christ. One of the main reasons the Church of Christ was founded, in the early 1800's, was to break down denominational barriers which had built up between churches, “No creed but Christ” was the catch cry. This philosophy fits well with my ethos. My thirty years in ministry have all been served in Union Churches.
I trained for Ministry in my late forties having spent my working life until then as a Medical Laboratory Technologist. My life-long theological journey has taken me on many paths of discovery and I have had a rich and interesting time. I am an advocate for the ministry of all believers and encourage working together as the followers of Jesus to bring peace and justice for all.
I have been part of the ecumenical movement for over 40 years and have served in many denominations in various capacities. Currently I am working as a Locum Chaplain at Wairau Hospital in Blenheim. I consider myself as a progressive Christian with a strong desire to follow the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth and be part of the Kingdom of God as he taught it to be, here and now.
Kia ora. I am obviously a firm believer in transformations – once was an engineer who became a Baptist Minister: once was a Baptist who became a Presbyterian: once was in the paid workforce who became retired: once ate Marmite who now eats Vegemite. When I’m not preaching a sermon, I’m writing a story or running a marathon; love the poetry of both.
My style of service salutes fresh and honest language, embraces theologically-well-considered songs, and is designed to be a voice that speaks into our bi-cultural society in these times. My ‘go to’ ideology is found in Grace!
I’m Kate, also known as Creatif Kate, a bit of everything. I’m a multi-talented, multi-award-winning poet, performer, photographer, lay preacher, and all-round creative type. I’ve been a Christian most of my life, have a BA in Theological Studies from Exeter University, and regularly take services at my home church Ngaio Union. I’m actively involved in the life of the Ngaio Union community; serving on the Parish Council, am queen of the tech corner, am sign designer extraordinaire, and I’m the Minister's Steward. Basically, I’ve made myself indispensable!
I describe myself as an “emotional refugee”, and have spent the last decade falling more and more in love with Aotearoa. My church services are always infused with my signature style, which I hope makes them memorable! By using humour, storytelling, personal experiences (and more), I hope to challenge and inspire people to live the kingdom life here and now.
I have written four collections of poetry (so far), and am working on a few more books (just because I can). In 2023, I was awarded an Absolutely Positively Wellingtonian Award for my services to the arts. I identify as a queer, disabled, intersectional feminist and strive to create safe spaces, especially for marginalised communities.
I love leading services at St. Anselm's. The shared love of social justice and radical inclusion brings me enormous joy. It's a privilege to lead such a receptive bunch of worshippers.
I am an historian, biographer and ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church. A Pākehā New Zealander of English, German and Scottish origins, I have lived in the UK, Germany, Iraq, Belgium and Australia and now live on the fringe of Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington harbour where I write and make art from found objects.
I have a long involvement with St Anselm’s, enjoying the community and their openness to exploring the origins of Christianity. My inspiration is the historical Jesus’s ethic of non-violence, justice, compassion and loyalty. In my reflections at St Anselm’s, I explore the meaning of the historical Jesus’s life in our lives today here in Aotearoa New Zealand and the world at large.
I've worked in community development for 25 years including for the Anglican Church, managing Karori Community Centre, and most recently, developing the “Advance Care Planning” Service for Age Concern Wellington.
In 2022, I did a night school course “Story Telling on Stage”, thinking “Jesus told a lot of stories". That has led to me doing stand-up comedy. My current highlight was being MC for a show at The New Zealand Fringe Festival.
I see Sunday worship as the well-spring for the rest of the week: a place to gather, be challenged and be supported, so the other six days can be spent living our faith.
I love the flexible worship and friendly welcome at St Anselm’s.
I came from Scotland in 1956 with my parents. Educated at Canterbury University and Knox Theological College. Ordained and inducted as Assistant Minister at St Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Palmerston North in 1968. My career has included rural and city parish ministries, part-time chaplaincies, part-time Consultant on Worship for the Presbyterian Parish Development and Mission, Staff Counsellor at Palmerston North Hospital and The Department of Health. I also ran a small Counselling and Consultancy Practice. In 1998 I completed a Doctor of Ministry degree (in Preaching) from McCormick Seminary in Chicago.
Since retiring in 2008, I have done three lots of Supply at St Andrew’s on The Terrace, one at Knox Christchurch and another at St Ninian’s Christchurch. Also, I have done Sunday Supply in a variety of parishes around Wellington, including St Anselm’s in Karori.
I started with middle-of-the-road theology about sixty years ago. Since then, I have kept moving left! At present I find Progressive Theology challenging and stimulating – it provides me with a core for my faith. As things change and develop, I will continue to change and develop too. To me theology is always a starting point – not an end in itself.
I am the Chaplain and a Religious Education teacher at Samuel Marsden Collegiate School in Karori. I am married to Stephen – co-vicar at St Peter's Willis Street and mother to two adult married children. In my spare time I run an afterschool Kid's Club for inner city children at St Peter’s, organises parish events, enjoys gardening and making crafty things.
I gained my early journalistic experience when working on the Presbyterian/Methodist newspaper Crosslink. I later spent 25 years editing the national nursing journal Kai Tiaki Nursing New Zealand.
I have published two books for children and a memoir, Memory Stick. In 2023, I directed and narrated a photographic tribute and film of Katherine Mansfield’s story “At the Bay”.
My biography of the esteemed New Zealand hymn writer Shirley Murray — “Peace is Her Song”, The life and legacy of hymn writer Shirley Erena Murray – was published in September 2024.
I am a long-time Eastbourne resident, with close ties to St Ronan’s Presbyterian Church.