More than 150 Anglican clergy from Waiouru to Wellington have gathered at the Copthorne this week to talk about how they can better support youth. Bishop of Wellington Justin Duckworth, ordained last month, said that over the three-day conference it had become clear that the clergy needed to focus on parents and families. “As a Read more
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Bishop Justin Duckworth remembers inmates at ordination as Anglican Bishop of Wellington 
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Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012
There are three marks carved into the pastoral staff that the new Anglican Bishop of Wellington, Justin Duckworth, has been given by inmates at Rimutaka Prison. They symbolise the core values of Urban Vision, the movement he and his wife helped to found 25 year ago. having a Jesus centre belonging deeply together giving our best for Read more
Hungry for Bishop Justin Comments 0
Friday, May 11th, 2012
Maybe the election of the Bishop Justin Duckworth as bishop of Wellington says much more about the grey heads ‘hungry for Justin’ than it does about the Rev’d Duckworth. For no individual, whatever their dream or commitment to a better world has been able to significantly change an institution, and it’s not for want of trying. Organisations have a Read more
Wellington has new Anglican Bishop Comments 0
Monday, April 30th, 2012
Wellington has a new Anglican bishop. He is Justin Duckworth. He maybe considered by some as an unlikely-looking person for the job. Dreadlocked and often barefoot and in shorts, he may not look like a typical church leader – but the Diocese of Wellington has spoken with its votes. The 44-year-old, who has been involved Read more
