The Rev'd Hilary Willett

Reverend Hilary was our guest preacher for our PJ service on the 20th July 2025 (also Sabbath Month.)

Hilary is already a beloved member of HHO who has been joining in with us at worship this year.

She has also been part of other online Church experiences, including leading a digital community during the pandemic.

She brings more of herself forward now with this intro:

Kia ora, my name is Hilary Willett. I am a priest in the Diocese of Auckland, New Zealand. I grew up a Christian in a Baptist church in Christchurch. However, when I moved to Auckland, I increasingly moved into Anglican church spaces. I am particularly passionate about inclusion in the church, wanting all people to know and experience the love of God. This led me to explore online church as a more accessible form of gathering for some members of the body of Christ. I live with my partner Kit, and two cats (Luna and Soleil). I am very excited to be a part of Holy Hermits Online, even if my commitments at home make it difficult to attend weekly. I find Holy Hermits a nourishing place for my spirit, a place where I can "receive" from the care of Jamee and the community.

Māori proverb: He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata! 
Translation: What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people!