Nourishing Faith: Food for the Journey
Here are links to the latest Gospel Conversations and other resources ... plenty to nourish and inspire.
Gospel Old Testament Conversations
This week's Gospel Conversation (ACTS), April 12, Acts 2: 22-32 (Easter 2)
It's one of the quirks of the Lectionary that over the Easter season we abandon the Old Testament and instead launch into Acts. So, for the next few weeks our focus will be changing again! We leapfrog over the Pentecost story, which is kept for that festival, and enter the scene as Peter is preaching the Resurrection to a group of astounded Judeans. Join Deborah Broome, Ben Truman and Joel Stutter as they and Michael explore the significance of this story for us.
Watch the Gospel Conversation Here
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Last week's Gospel Conversation (OT), April 5, Jeremiah 31: 1-16 (Easter Sunday)
Easter Day! How could you not preach on the Gospel reading on this day? And yet, there are some wonderful things to learn and celebrate hidden away in the prophetic writings. Our Jeremiah reading might not be the first one you think of for Easter Sunday, but it is a story of great hope in dark times, of God's promise of new life when it seems all hope is gone. Join Esther Clarke-Prebble, Esme Macdonald, Anne van Gend and Michael Godfrey this week.
Watch the Gospel Conversation Here
About Gospel Conversations - Old Testament
"Gospel Conversations - Old Testament" are informal discussions about the Old Testament reading (or Acts during the Easter season) coming up the following Sunday in our lectionaries. We gather (usually) a range of people to take part, from around our diocese, our Province, and the wider Anglican Communion: clergy, laity, theologians, explorers. We are not all experts, we don't all agree with everything that is said, but we hope that by putting a range of ideas out there for you, this might aid your personal devotions, your sermon preparation, or your home group.
Where do you find God?
Have a look at a Podcast from Sanctuary Radio where Bishop Anne is asked where she finds God (Sanctuary Radio, 2 April 2026).
Prayers for Peace
You may find the following websites/resources helpful in your prayers for peace during the current troubled times.
Global Call to Pray for Peace
Churches Together (UK) Prayer Resources
Prayers for Peace from our sister Diocese of Edinburgh
Church Year Seasonal Resources
Check out or seasonal resources portal.. this has been updated as we change from Lent to Easter.
Check out our Children, Young People and Family Resource Hub has resources we add to to as they come to hand.
Explore Our Shared Google Drive for Children & Youth Ministry Resources
If you're involved in ministry with children, youth, or families, don’t forget to check out our shared Google Drive—packed with resources to inspire, equip, and support you in your work. Click the "Leaders Resource" red banner on the webpage.
A final reminder of our latest Diocese of Dunedin Resources:
Nourishing Faith Hub – resources to support your faith journey, including material for children, young people and families.
Seasonal Resources Hub – updated for the church year, with material for children, young people and families.
Deepening Faith – including Anne Gover’s extensive study notes (Dropbox folder HERE).
Gospel Conversations – weekly reflections and discussions (website link).
Faith Communities Videos – music, seminars and parish stories on our refreshed website.
About Nourishing Faith – videos and supporting resources
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