A Radical Theology of Baptism     by Rev Jenny Dawson

It is a readable mix of history, theology and liturgy featuring research in our Parish and Diocese and in the story of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.

"In this comprehensive and in depth work Jenny argues for the profound transformation that baptism actually promises and the transfiguration that we can expect to see as a result of baptismal discipleship in our communities, political realities and cultures,"  David Moxon, Bishop of Waikato, Archbishop of the NZ Dioceses.

$20 from the Parish Office.  If  you would like it posted please send a cheque for

$25 (address 15 Kapekape Place, Pukerua Bay, Porirua 5026) and Jenny will send a copy.

Walking by Faith

by Florence Howland (31/7/1914 - 20/01/2010)

A review by Peter Phipps

Walking by Faith is a most inspiring book that deserves to be read by people of all faiths. It is an account of two women, Florence and Valerie, who were lifelong friends who showed remarkable courage, commitment and dedication in the most extraordinary of circumstances.

Click here to read the full Review

A 3rd edition of Walking by Faith with Letting Go as an addendum has been printed and was launched at a special occasion by Dame Margaret Shields.

If you would like a copy (NZ$30+ p&p) please contact the This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Letting Go is a postscript by Florence Howland to Walking by Faith. The theme of the little look is about the process of letting go of everything that had meaning for her in her life. It describes letting go of the much-loved house in Pukerua Bay, letting go of treasured possessions, letting go of her lifetime companion, Valerie. Florence has demonstrated to us that when everything else has gone, that which remains is what is the most important treasure, our love of God and concern for each other.

Stronghold of Faith

by Helen Balham The story of St Alban's, Pauatahanui (1896 -1996). Copies are available from the the Parish Office.

Parish Priests: For the sake of the Kingdom

By Robin Greenwood. Some reviews -

‘Drawing from practical experience, Dr Greenwood provides a way of revaluing the work of the parish priest. Expanding the concept of episcope as a metaphor for the very nature and work of the church, he re-imagines God’s call towards a collaborative Church.’
Malcolm Grundy, Director of the Foundation for Church Leadership, UK

‘From the author of Practising Community, an experience-based theologically sound navigational guide for those charged with leading the Church into God’s future.’
Jenny Dawson, ministry developer and parish priest, Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia
Canon Robin Greenwood is Vicar of Monkseaton in Whitley Bay. He was previously Ministry Adviser in the Church in Wales, and earlier was Director of Ministry in the Diocese of Chelmsford. He is an accomplished author whose works include Transforming Priesthood, The Ministry Team Handbook and Local Ministry.

Parish Priests can be purchased at the Anglican Resource Centre 04 4737104

Parish Pastoral Productions

Some Useful Books about the Bible and Pastoral care written by Ian Bourne, BA, BD, LTh

Ian Bourne was ordained in 1956 and has served in Parishes in NZ and England. He was Archdeacon of Wellington from 1978, and between 1995 and 2004 lectured at the Wellington Centre of the Bible College of NZ.

COMMONSENSE ABOUT GENESIS - A commentary on Genesis 1 – 11

CHRISTIAN LIFE STYLE IN THE FIRST AND TWENTY-FIRST CENTURIES - A commentary on 1 Corinthians

PASTORAL MINISTRY IN GOD'S CHURCH - Ordained and lay ministry

MAKING MARRIAGE WORK Talks for Christian Marriage Celebrants

WORSHIP - the Mark of True Humanity - The history and practice of worship

THIS IS HIS STORY - An Overview of Christian History

FAMILY MESSAGES - Talks for Family Services

A FELLOWSHIP OF FAITH - Small groups in the Church

Further information and order form.

These books may be available at your local Christian bookshop or may be ordered directly from:

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