Vicar's Letter - 5th April 2024

​Happy Easter, All Saints Whānau! He is risen!

This week has been a big one. We've journeyed through Holy Week and have reached the glorious resurrection of Jesus. Our community has experienced joy with upbeat services as we worship together, alongside loss including that of our dear friend Virginia who was a Wednesday regular. The adventure of following Jesus is not always smooth, easy or fair, which we particularly remember during Lent, but it is also an adventure containing deep love, peace, joy and hope as we hold to this faith which both encourages and challenges us.

This week we have another opportunity to worship together in our combined service (10am) followed by a potluck lunch/AGM combo. This will be a great opportunity to cross paths with others in our church family - perhaps you could find out some Easter traditions from different generations or ask some of the young people/young adults how Easter Retreat went (spoiler alert, it was awesome). We also have a baptism (hooray!) which will be partially conducted in the Karen language - so powerful to experience this sacrament in one's native tongue - and Pete Williamson giving our message. Come along, join the celebration, share your joy or be held by your church family if you're not feeling so upbeat. You are always welcome.

He is risen indeed! Alleluia!

Bless you all,
Emily