Vicars Letter 13th march 2026

Rev Guy Benton

Kia ora, All Saints. 

This week, I have been reflecting on times in my life when there has been pressure to explain my faith or when people have questioned it. Have you had this happen to you? I reflect on this because this week's reading really brings into sharp focus that decision and or choice of whether you will side with Jesus or not. 

This weeks Lenten reading picks up Jesus and the Blind man, and his parents, where there is a real confrontation and the squeeze comes on about who Jesus really is and the validity of his actions. 

The reading is John 9:1-41 and you might like to have a read prior to coming on Sunday in preparation for the teaching. 

I think this comes back to a wider conversation that we are having in our Parish about our journey of spiritual formation and what our foundations and experiences in Christ are. When the rubber meets the road, are we going to side with Jesus or not? 

As we have been talking about during Lent, what are these conversations Jesus is having, revealing to us? What are we listening for? 

I look forward to seeing you all this Sunday for 9 am and 10:30 am Central Gatherings, where we will worship, pray, open the word of God and gather around God's Holy Table for communion. 

A few notices to look out for. A reminder to get Easter services in your calendar. We have our Financial AGM on 29th March, where we will approve this year's budget.

If you are not in a House Church already and are interested in being in one, please fill out this form. 

Much love,