Vicars Letter 8th may 2026

Rev Guy Benton

Kia ora, All Saints

This week I was forwarded a new song release from a young person I know, I won't share the link as it's not the most wholesome of music, but there was a line amidst a song of real deep pain and anguish that stuck out loud and clear! Everything's gonna be ok! 

Everything's going to be ok! This is the theme of our Easter season. There is Joy to be had everywhere, regardless of the situation, and the promise that Everything will be ok! 

This week, we have a reading from John 14:15-21, where Jesus promises the Holy Spirit, who will come and advocate for us! How good! I just love that continued assurance that He is for us! Since the dawn of time, making a way for us. It is through that selfless act of Jesus, God amongst us, laying his life down to take on all that it cost for us to be in unity with Christ! What a gift! And as we talked about last week, that gift is by grace alone; no amount of works can get us there. 

I have been witnessing several people across the parish set free from years of captivity to sin, and what a joy it is to pray, support, and celebrate all that God is doing in their lives. Watching shame and fear and embarrassment wash away, meeting up again and recognizing a physical change in their posture and appearance. The Kingdom is breaking through. 

Check out the newsletter for loads of ways to connect. 

This week, please visit our Thy Kingdom Come webpage to book a time slot in the prayer room over Pentecost and see all the other ways to engage over the 10 days of TKC. 

We have our 9 am Central Gathering and House Churches this Sunday. Make sure you connect with your groups. 

Much love,