Connexions February 2024
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Mercury Bay Co-operating Parish
Distinguished writer and singer of Christian songs will perform in concert at St Andrew’s at 7pm. 82 Albert Street, Whitianga.
Climate Justice Working Group
This is an inspirational resource written by members from around the motu.
The New Zealand Hymnbook Trust
Beginning with “Alleluia Aotearoa” in 1993. The most recent collection, “Hope is our Song”, was produced in 2009.
Trudy Downes
The COVID-19 pandemic affected all of us, and we were all – here or overseas – asked to undertake extraordinary actions during this time. There is a Royal Commission of Inquiry who want to hear about the wide range of experiences people had, and their observations of the pandemic, whatever they might be.
Joanne Gaudin, Parish Steward, Trinity Methodist Church Napier
25 years ago, Rev Epeli Taungapeau was the minister in the English speaking congregation. This was the only congregation who met at Trinity Methodist, Napier.
Mary West, Trust Convener
Gillian Southey, Christian World Service
Thank you for your prayers and gifts at Christmas.
Thank you for supporting the Türkiye Syria Earthquake Appeal.
Ady Shannon
Last year when we transitioned from a printed version of Touchstone to an online version, we promised to undertake a review in 2024.
Auckland Ecumenical Lay Preachers Association
Rev Lynne Wall’s talk is on Year B : St Mark “Preaching the Gospel of Saint Mark. Why do we have four gospels? Why does Jesus keep asking people not to tell anyone about him? What are the main themes of Mark's gospel?
Megan Blakie
Thursday 14 March, 9.30am to 2.30pm, cost: $70 includes morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea
Di MacDonald, Lifewise
Haehaetu Barrett, a finalist in the prestigious New Zealander of the Year awards, has earned recognition for her relentless commitment to combating social injustices and advocating for marginalised communities in Aotearoa.
Thank you to all members of Te Haahi who have purchased our 2024 Climate Justice calendar. There are still a few English copies available. It is not too late to have this informative and attractive addition for your wall.
Lifewise
"With your food basket and my food basket the people will thrive."
Viv Whimster
A warm invitation to all Lay Preachers, interested, in training or experienced, to join us for a zoom conversation and catch up
Four years. That is how long we have been living with Covid-19 and everybody has been affected by it.
Gillian Southey
Women are preparing for this year’s World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 1. All are welcome to join local services throughout the country or use the materials for informed prayer. Local women’s groups in more than 170 countries will use these resources to lead services and Bible studies in their communities.
Laura Black
The journey from adolescence to adulthood has always been complex. Its a time of growing independence, mad hormonal and body changes and the expression of sexuality, huge way-finding, considerable risk-taking, and burdened by the demand to make “rest of your life” choices.
Thank you for supporting the Gaza Palestine Appeal.
Te Aroha Rountree and George Zachariah
Te Aroha Rountree and George Zachariah (editors)
Waitoki Community Church
The Methodist church in Waitoki (now part of the Whangaparaoa Parish) will celebrate its centenary over the weekend of 13-14 April 2024
Brian Ellis
World famous visiting organist from Wiesbaden Cathedral - Germany
Lyn Heine
On Saturday 27 January the inaugural service of the newly formed South Island Synod and the induction of Rev Dale Peach as Superintendent was held at Aldersgate, Durham Street, Christchurch.
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