This year the Diocese is being environmentally friendly with its beginning of the new church year greetings.

Greetings from the Diocesan Office at the beginning of Advent 2018.

May this season be one of expectation, longing and love

Love is patient and kind; it is not jealous or conceited or proud; love is not ill-mannered or selfish or irritable; love does not keep a record of wrongs; love is not happy with evil, but is happy with the truth. Love never gives up; and its faith, hope and patience never fail. Love is eternal...

(I Corinthians 13: 4-8a, TEV)

Message from Bishop Steven:

Happy Christmas!

“What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people.” (from John 1)

What a fantastic pairing – light and life… A partnership made in heaven even! And at Christmas they come together perfectly in the baby lying in the manger. And as this holiday season gives us long summer evenings, I pray that you may be filled with the life and light of Jesus Christ, God’s gift to us and all people.

My love and prayers to you all for a joyous Christmas and a peaceful 2019

+Steve

(Attached below is a copy of our Advent Card for any who would like to print and add to your collection...)