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David Bell & Terry WallMay 31, 2022

David Bell and Terry Wall, Methodist Church of New Zealand Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa supernumerary presbyters, have been engaged in a project that

Ady ShannonMay 31, 2022

Connexional Office staff gathered recently over a long-delayed celebration lunch to acknowledge the official retirement of Fund Administrator, Gail

Doreen SunmanMay 29, 2022

Doreen Sunman, a lay preacher originally from the UK and now based in Auckland, reflects on the Methodist influence in education for children and how

President Rev Andrew DoubledayMay 31, 2022

As this is being distributed, we will be in the middle of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

Dr Seini TaufaMay 31, 2022

Dr Seini Taufa, Research Lead at Moana Research and active member of the Onehunga Tongan Methodist congregation, serves as an independent evaluator

Gray BaldwinMay 31, 2022

Brenda BakerMay 29, 2022

In June 1997, the Waiwhetu Methodist Church in Lower Hutt merged with St Luke’s Presbyterian Church to form the Waiwhetu Uniting Church.

Heather KellyMay 31, 2022

Ian HarrisMay 31, 2022

Gospel

Rev Siosifa PoleMay 30, 2022

A question asked by every generation with regard to the notion of legacy and its validity is, “What kind of footprint would we like to leave behind

Rev Dr Arapera NgahaMay 31, 2022

Rev Dr Arapera Ngaha reports on mahi being undertaken by MCNZ to ensure land stories capture the history of tangata whenua.

Ady ShannonMay 30, 2022

In the December issue of Touchstone, we introduced Shirley Rivers, Ngāi Takoto, Ngāpuhi and Waikato iwi, as she took on the role as Head of Methodist

Wendy AndersonMay 31, 2022

Nearly 600,000 households rent in Aotearoa, New Zealand. Rental properties are often in poorer condition than owner-occupied homes. There is a link

Rev Heather Kennedy, UCANZ Standing CommitteeMay 30, 2022

I have been watching a series of programmes on Shine TV lately that reminded me of a well-known adage, of ‘not re-inventing the wheel’. This saying

Rev Motekiai FakatouMay 30, 2022

Rev Motekiai Fakatou reflects on John 14:8–17

Rev Rob FergusonMay 30, 2022

Sometimes I find it all gets too much. The prevalent sadness. The violence in Ukraine and in local neighbourhoods. Entrenched racism, child abuse.

Methodist AllianceMay 31, 2022

Directly east of the Ōtautahi/Christchurch central city is the coastal suburb of New Brighton. With a stunning waterfront, Saturday morning market, a

Methodist AllianceMay 30, 2022

Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel, MCNZ Legal AdvisorMay 31, 2022

Bullying Free New Zealand week ran from 16 - 20 May in conjunction with Pink Shirt Day.

Rev Keita HotereMay 31, 2022

Minita-a-iwi Te Papara Kopa-Katene from Waikato Rohe offers this reflection on whakapai kai (blessing food), an act of community love. Government

Tui S Salevao, NZMWF PresidentMay 31, 2022

In the last month we have heard of several ram raids that have rocked our nation, including one targeting our local Auckland shopping mall. It is

NZMWFMay 31, 2022

This month we introduce Janine Tuivaiti.

Brendan BoughenMay 30, 2022

Rev Tony Franklin-Ross (MCNZ Mission & Ecumenical / World Methodist Council)May 30, 2022

Methodists within the European Methodist Council (www.methodist.eu) are a small family within the continental European context; even smaller within

Gillian Southey, CWSMay 30, 2022

Until a few months ago, the people of Ukraine lived normal lives. Children went to school. Adults went to work and most people had food. Now more

Rosalie SugrueMay 29, 2022

Of the 30+ miracles recorded in the gospels during the ministry of Jesus, all but 10 are healing miracles.

Trudy DownesMay 31, 2022

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Youth MCNZMay 29, 2022

Youth share prayers for MCNZ as we lead up to Conference 2022.

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Fast Facts

Doreen LennoxMay 31, 2022

I can’t believe that I am sitting at my laptop with the sun streaming through my windows in the middle of May. The only sign of autumn is a tree in

Doreen LennoxMay 31, 2022

Doreen LennoxMay 31, 2022

Matariki Around the World

CWSMay 29, 2022

Hunger is spreading rapidly as families throughout the world face sometimes severe food shortages. The war in Ukraine has sent prices spiralling and

CWSMay 31, 2022

Michael Hartfield and Murray Overton, the directors of Anglican Missions and Christian World Service have written a joint statement:

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Rev Dr Steve TaylorMay 31, 2022

In 1997 musician Nick Cave released Into My Arms. The song, which Cave considered one of his finest, begins with theology: “I don’t believe in an

Gary CloverMay 29, 2022

A Re-examination of Church Missionary Society Evangelisation of Māori 1814-1840

John MeredithMay 31, 2022

The author was ordained by Desmond Tutu and served as his chaplain. Battle states that the biography is a testimony to Tutu’s spirituality,

Rev Ian Faulkner, President Wesley Historical SocietyMay 31, 2022

Several weeks ago, I was offered boxes of treasures accumulated over the years by the late Rev Phil Taylor and Rev Barbara Miller-Taylor to look

Rev Donald PhillippsMay 31, 2022

Announced by Trumpets and Drums

Lautaliepaia Aumua – Failautusi MTSSEMNSMay 29, 2022

The works we do today, will bring blessings for tomorrow.

Nai LalakaiMay 31, 2022

A theological interrogative question posed by Jesus to His disciples, required an honest, personal, and brutal response. It is an open-ended question

Fai ‘e Faifekau ‘Ikilifi PopeMay 31, 2022

Na’e kau fakataha ‘a e Vāhenga Ngāue Saione, To’utupu Tonga Trust pea mo e ngaahi siasi ni’ihi ‘i he fakamālohisino ‘o e toutu’u kumala .

Fai ‘e Faifekau ‘Ikilifi PopeMay 31, 2022

Neongo ‘oku kuo faka’atā ‘e he pule’anga ‘a e ngaahi fakataputapui na’a tau anga maheni mai ki ai ka ‘oku ‘ikai ke pehē ‘oku holoa ai ‘a e malohi ‘a

.Felonitesi ManukiaMay 31, 2022

Kuo kakato ‘a e ngāue tufa ‘i Tonga ‘a e kōmiti Tēkina i Moana ‘a e koniteina ‘e 4 na’e me’a’ofa atu mei he ngaahi fāmili mo e ngaahi fai’angalotu ‘a

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