Waikanae Anglican

29/05/2026

“Open up the doors and let the music play
Let the streets resound with singing
Songs that bring your hope
Songs that bring your joy
Dancers who dance upon injustice”

Pentecost last Sunday was amazing across the parish…..

At St Andrew's Church, the focus was on the power and creativity of the Holy Spirit: present in Creation, present with Jesus in his ministry and resurrection, and present with all who ask God into their lives. During communion, each person was anointed with oil and prayed for, asking for a fresh infilling of the Holy Spirit for their life, work, and witness.

At St Michael's Church, Pentecost prompted reflection on the gifts of the Spirit alive within the church community today — asking what Spirit-gifting God is expressing among us here in Waikanae right now.

Meanwhile at St Luke's Church, the church was transformed into a vibrant visual celebration of Pentecost. This included a suspended design above the sanctuary featuring the descending red tongues of flame and the gentle hovering doves, and the red and orange heart shaped “Thy Kingdom Come” prayer messages that were attached to the pillars from the previous Sunday. We were also treated to an insightful and personally challenging sermon on Pentecost and the Holy Spirit from Dr Andrew Shepherd.

Different expressions, different emphases — yet across the parish there was a shared sense of celebration, expectation, and openness to the Spirit of God at work among us. It was a special morning.

…….AND, it also left us wanting more. More of God. That was the feeling at our staff meeting, that was the feeling running into people at cafes and conversations during the week, that was the feeling talking to people outside the church in our local community.

So this Sunday we are looking forward once more to what God will do. Trinity Sunday…..worshipping and experiencing the fullness of who God really is….. together

23/05/2026

One last day of waiting…….one last day of praying…. “Come Holy Spirit”….then we are ready. Come to church tomorrow expectant, prayerful, open and available…. let us see together what God will do 🔥

St Andrew’s 9.15
St Michael’s 9.30
St Luke’s 10am with preschool and primary kids ministries too.

*Installation credit to Gloria Hakkens

17/05/2026

Bishop Ana will be our special guest tonight preaching at St Michael’s for Evensong at 7pm. Evensong is a time of beautiful worship, reflection on scripture, and prayer, and a wonderful way to gently land the day in the grace and presence of God. All are welcome

17/05/2026

Praying at St Lukes today - “Come Holy Spirit”

“Biblical “waiting” is not wasted time. It is proactive and it is expectant. It believes that God is working things out for good and that we can take part in prayer. It is God forming something within us, through us, and in the world in his time and for his purpose”

16/05/2026

Prayer across our churches tomorrow

Hi Everyone
Across all of our services tomorrow we will have an increased focus on prayer as we mark this time between Ascension and Pentecost when Jesus asked his church to wait and pray. Not only is it wonderful to join together as a parish across each of our churches, but we are also joining with millions of Christians around the world……praying, waiting, watching to see what God might do in and through his church at this time.

So let us gather with hopeful expectation …..

St Andrew’s - 9.15
St Michael’s - 9.30
St Luke’s - 10am

“Come Holy Spirit”

13/05/2026

BEGINNING TODAY….

Thy Kingdom Come 2026 begins today…on Ascension Day, marking the start of the 11-day global wave of prayer that runs through to Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2026. The 2026 theme is "God with us," focusing on prayerful preparation and encouraging Christians to pray for others to know Jesus

As a church, begin with us at 10am at St Luke’s….or wherever you are at that time in your day 🙏

“Come Holy Spirit”

And let us prayerfully build together towards our prayer time across all our churches this Sunday as we look ahead to Pentecost

A little glimpse at some of the things we've got coming up for Thy Kingdom Come 2026.

13/05/2026

Ascension Day service
Thursday 10am St Luke’s
Tomorrow is the start of “Thy Kingdom Come”. The key reading for this time comes from Acts 1 where Jesus says to the church “wait here for the gift of the Holy Spirit. For when then Holy Spirit comes upon you, you will be empowered to be my witnesses throughout the world”

So tomorrow, we will call the church together for this 10 day time of waiting and pray “Come Holy Spirit”. We would love you to join us at the Thursday service if you were able, or pause and pray where you are at that time, and/or commit to a moment of pausing and praying each day through to Pentecost

Our next opportunity to gather as a church together will be across all 3 services on Sunday where we will have a special focus on prayer. Let’s gather as we are able, commit to waiting together, and praying together “Come Holy Spirit” in hopeful expectation of all that God might do in our midst.

09/05/2026

Quiz Night Tonight! - 7pm at St Michael's

Come and join in for this night of fun, laughter, and trivia. $15 a head, all are welcome. (Bring a team of friends or just yourself. We’ll add individuals to teams on the night). BYO snacks to keep your brains fueled! Book with Bruce [email protected]

03/05/2026

Thank you Hazel, and welcome Micah! 🎉 Looking forward to seeing how our youth continue to grow and flourish this year!