10am Library
We have a collection of books available for borrowing that have been purchased using funds from the Anne Wheble bequest. Please see Rev. Motekiai Fakatou if you want to peruse any of the books. The list of available titles can be found here. They are arranged by category.
Books in the Foyer
A small library has been set up in the foyer. Members are welcome to read the books. Thanks to DCM for the books that are now available.
10am Congregation News and Events
Updated 14 Mahuru (September) 2025
14 Mahuru (September) Parish Bulletin 2025 Parish Roster (updated 18 July) 10am Service Recordings
Archived Bulletins and Orders of Service
Upcoming 10am and Parish Services
Rātapu (Sunday) 14 Mahuru (September), 10am, Wesley Church, Morning Worship, Leader: Kolosaini Tautala (Order of Service) (Livestream)
Rātapu (Sunday) 21 Mahuru (September), 10am, Wesley Church, Morning Worship, Leader: Niko Bower
Lectionary Readings
Rātapu (Sunday) 14 Mahuru (September); Jer 14:11-12, 22-28, Ps 14, 1 Tim 1:12-17, Lk 15:1-10
Rātapu (Sunday) 21 Mahuru (September); Jer 8:18-9:1, Ps 79:1-9, 1 Tim 2:1-7, Lk 16:1-13
Upcoming Meetings
10AM Leaders' Meeting, Rātū (Tuesday) 16 Mahuru (September), 6pm on Zoom
Knit & Knatter, Rāapa (Wednesday) 17 Mahuru (September), held at the office, 11am (All are welcome)
F&R Meeting, Rāpare (Thursday) 25 Mahuru (September), 7pm on Teams
10AM Annual Congregation Meeting, Rātapu (Sunday) 28 Mahuru (September) after Morning Tea
Parish Annual Meeting, Rātapu (Sunday) 5 Whiringa-ā-nuku (October) after refreshments following the Parish Communion Service
News and Events
Lay Preachers Network
For those who are interested in some basic Lay Preaching training, there will be zoom sessions on;
Wednesday 24 September at 7.30pm - Parables Session 1
Wednesday 29 October at 7.30pm - Parables Session 2
Zoom Link https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84939560503?pwd=FcLVPkrPaseGuM0xtae1VzENG2JEL6.1
Used injection needles have been found around our premises
Locations to be aware of
-Front of church Garden Area
-Front & behind (Near Bins) of drama Christi
-Plant boxes outside old & New hall.
-Umu area
Please watch out for your children as they usu-ally play around these areas. If you come across any injection needles please contact the parish office or your parish steward as there is a specific way to dispose these needles, for your own safety.
Main Reception door must be locked at all times
Please ensure that outside office, the door to Taranaki St by the Parish Office is locked as we have seen street people coming in during congregation bookings.
Exploring Faith Matters - The Church of Aotearoa New Zealand
An 11 Week Exploration of the history of Christianity and the Church in Aotearoa New Zea-land.
This fascinating course will be offered by Zoom, on Wednesday evenings commencing on 24 September. Each session will be about 90 Minutes.
The cost is $90 which including a copy of “Christianity in Aotearoa” and the 70 page study guide.
For more information contact Michael Crawford-Butler at email.
Parish Website
The website is up and running again after being down for two months. This was due to technical challenges as we moved from our old website host to a new one.
Please let
Livestreaming of 10am Services
We have been livestreaming our services on Facebook in the past but moved to YouTube from Sunday 13 July. This change comes with a number of improvements plus will be easier for the people managing the livestreaming to set up.
To view upcoming live streams and to join us on Sunday mornings, please go to https://www.youtube.com/@WellingtonMethodistParish/streams
To view archived services starting from Sunday 13 July 2025, please go to https://www.youtube.com/@WellingtonMethodistParish/videos
Carpark Stickers
Carpark stickers are available from the Office.
Please note the following;
Presbyters car parks are strictly for our Presbyters, please do not park in their car park spaces 24/7.
Car park 1 is also leased 24/7 so please do not park there either.
Back carparks 12, 13, 14 are on lease to Wesley Community Action 24/7, so please do not park on any of these spaces.
If you are visiting the Parish during the working week, please first obtain a visitor's permit for your vehicle from the office.
This includes if you are visiting for a meeting or event.
You risk having your vehicle towed or clamped if you park during the working week and are not displaying a visitor's permit.
When there are Parish Combined services, only visitors and vehicles displaying car park stickers will be able to park.
Car parks available
The Parish car park has spaces available for weekday parking. These are available Monday – Friday from 6.00am to 7.00pm for $325.00 per calendar month.
Casual parking is available for $30.00 per day, (Monday – Friday, 6.00am - 7.00pm)
For more information, contact Sarah,
DCM
Four mornings a week, nurses from Te Aro Health Centre run a drop-in clinic at DCM. There are no appointments, no long waits, and no need to explain yourself. Just a warm space where DCM whānau can walk in and be met with respect, compassion, and care.
Our long term partnership with TAHC means we are able to offer free and accessible health sup-port to people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
To read more about this partnership that bridges the gaps that often prevent people from getting help: cost, stigma, trauma, system navigation, please see check our website:
https://www.dcm.org.nz/
DCM Food Collection
DCM's Pātaka Kai (Foodbank) sustains people in a very practical way, offering both physical and financial support.
Sometimes the Foodbank can be an entry point into DCM services – and they can then move beyond kai to try to understand what other supports people may need.
Can you help with:
• Ready meals/soups
• Instant noodles
• Tinned fish
• Baked beans
• Biscuits & crackers
• Pasta and curry sauces
• Muesli bars
• Coffee, tea, milk powder
• Toilet paper
• Toothbrushes
• Toothpaste
• Soap
• Deodorant
• Razors
• Washing powder
Please place your donations in the basket as you come into church.
Many thanks for your help from DCM.
10am Email List
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Covid 19
If you or a member of your family test positive it is important that you isolate, but please also let one of our ministers know if this is the case.
In order to keep yourself as safe as possible, please remember to wear a mask, scan in where ever you go so you have a record.
Remember it is important that you look after your physical and mental wellbeing and to look out for each other.
Office Hours
The office is open on Tuesdays to Fridays 10am to 3pm.
Ese, Sarah and Kula would be very happy to see you.
Bulletin Contributions
If you have anything for the bulletin, please have it in to the office by 12pm on Thursdays.
Roster
If you aren’t coming to church on the Sunday that you are rostered, please arrange a swap and let the office know so we can keep the roster up to date, acknowledge the correct people and provide them information as required.
10am Congregation Members who have access to Teams and would like a live version of the full Parish roster should contact the Parish Office for the link. It shows the preaching plan for all services and the 10am duty roster and is updated regularly.
Parish Mobile Phone
The Parish Mobile Phone is currently not working. If you notice any maintenance items, things missing or anything else that may need to be drawn to the attention of the office please call the office at 04 384 7695.
Thanks
Bulletin information
The office is always looking for more information for the bulletin. If you have any news you would like to share with the congregation, please let the office know by noon on Thursday and we can include it. This could be events in your neighbourhood, or good or bad news you would like to share.
E-Messenger
Each month the Connexional Office compiles a newsletter of information which has been distributed during the month plus notices and newsletters from other parts of the Church. eMessenger is available on the Methodist website http://www.methodist.org.nz/e_messenger
Reminder to Supervise Children
A reminder to supervise children while you are at our Taranaki St property. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Other Information
Receiving 10am bulletin and Newsletter by email - Anyone is welcome to receive the 10am bulletin and newsletter by email. If you are interested please
Bulletin Contributions - Please note that any contributions for the Sunday bulletin need to be in the office by 12pm every Thursday.
Bookings Mobile Number - The Bookings Mobile Number is 027 359 3933. This is where you can report problems with your booking of Parish property - eg already in use, something broken, not cleaned by previous users etc
Other Activities - The 10am Congregation takes part and plans a range of different activities. Some focused on developing spirituality, while others designed as social gatherings.
For more information on our events, please see the 10am Congregation Facebook page
See you at our next event!
10am Newsletters
We are multi-racial Christian Community: Methodist in affliation, Ecumenical in intention, Diverse in theology, Inclusive in outreach
10am newsletters are published occasionally. The latest was published in May 2022 and is available below.
10am News & Events Wesley @10 Newsletter Latest Sermon 10am Library
10am Congregation
The 10am Congregation is the English-language congregation of Wesley Church, tracing its roots to the first Christian Service in Te Whanganui-a -Tara in June 1839. The name '10am' refers to the regular Sunday service time, while encompassing all the cultures who worship with us. We describe ourselves as generally progressive in outlook.
Our Mission
We join the other Wesley Church congregations in expressing our Parish Mission Strategy Statement: Our mission is to demonstrate the transforming love of God both in the care, nurture and development, separately and together with the other Wesley congregations. We engage in outreach to the city community with a particular emphasis on making our resources available in response to expressed need.
Our Services
We meet for English-language services each Sunday at 10am. On the 1st Sunday of the month the congregation joins in the combined parish service of Holy Communion at 10am. We also celebrate Holy Communion quarterly as part of a 10am service.
On each 5th Sunday (when it is a five-Sunday month), a café-style service is held in the New Hall. This is a more informal service seated around tables. We often have a guest speaker and opportunity for discussion. Morning tea is available throughout the service.
Other Activities
10am Singing Group
The 10am Singing Group practises after morning tea on Sundays in the New Hall and participates in services at least once a month. New singers are always welcome. Email
Drama Christi
Theatre group based at Wesley Church, Taranaki Street. All are welcome to join, in both acting and production. Some members are very experienced, some beginners, but there is something to suit everyone.
Meets weekly on Monday evening. More information is on the website: www.dramachristi.org.nz.
Our Congregation Leaders
10am Stewards: Daphne Pilaar and Leatuavao Leatuavao
10am Treasurer: Hugh Laurenson
For the details of the next 10am Congregation Leaders' meeting, please see the 10am News and Events page.