International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is held annually on 9 August. A report in the 2024 iteration of The Indigenous World, indicates we have a long way to go in closing gaps between Māori and Pākehā in Aotearoa.

I realise that although God’s Spirit is within us to make us more like Jesus Christ, this does not happen automatically.

The Hui Tōpu (Methodist Conference) 2024 in Wellington is poised to be a landmark event, championing the theme, Don't Just Change, Transform! The theme aims to steer Te Hāhi towards a transformative future, rooted in justice and reconciliation for all of creation.

Given the significance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi to the narrative of our own church relations in Aotearoa New Zealand, it is important Conference is clear on its position regarding Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the Treaty Principles Bill coming before parliament.

Hoani 6: 24 – 35 – Ko Ihu Karaiti te taro o te ora.

In a world where the unconditional love that Jesus displayed is becoming harder to find, Wes Machee has found unconditional love in his growing family.

Staff turnover at the Connexional Office is typically very low however, with the recent departure of Georgia Stent, there has been a reshuffle. One current and one new staff member are adapting to new roles and new job descriptions.

Gillian & John Thornley host a Wesley Broadway weekly radio programme where they focus on the meaning of hymn and song words and how they challenge our faith journey. Entertaining and inspirational, the programmes include a variety of content.

On Saturday 6 July, over 120 people turned up on a cold Ōtautahi evening to enjoy a hearty Palestinian meal and raise over $3,500 - much needed funds for people in Gaza.

The NZMWF President and Executive Committee were invited to the Waikato Thames Valley District Annual General Meeting at St John's Methodist Church, Hamilton on 15 July 2024.

The Olympics is an amazing celebration of remarkable sporting talent from across the world. There is so much joy and celebration, although this is not the case for every athlete.

A reflection by Rev Joohong Kim in English and Korean.

A reflection on September lectionary readings that favour us Southern hemisphere dwellers.

It is apparent to me that presbyterial leadership is not valued in our church. Although I currently exercise a role within UCANZ, I offer this concern as the current Ex-President.

Our regular cartoon that finds the funny side of faith.

Last Sunday the children at St John’s Methodist Church, Hamilton, heard the story of David and his son, Absalom.

Hegel stands as the defining philosopher of the historical shift to modernity, a period that bears striking resemblances to our own.

In the strange and often peculiar cycle of American behaviour, there are lessons we would be wise to heed.

Bookworm is heart-warmingly splendid. A precocious eleven-year-old takes her father on a hunting expedition. The aim is big game, specifically gathering photographic evidence of a mysterious South Island panther.

Adrian Skelton reviews a new book by Anne Manchester that documents the life and legacy of New Zealand's greatest hymnwriter.

In the second of three articles on the benefit system and its impacts on people in contact with Methodist missions across the motu we focus on support for people with additional needs.

“O IESU O LE OLA / JESUS IS LIFE” (John 6: 35; 41-51)

In the Middle East, violence is escalating and the suffering of the people intensifying. Christian World Service asks for your continued prayers and support for the people impacted.

Dayaseeli is part of a Sri Lankan community determined to carve out a sustainable future for small-scale farmers and their families. A change to an eco-agricultural approach, supported by a CWS partner, is making a huge difference to achieving that goal.

The MCNZ Climate Justice Working Group invite discussion around current travel allowances that do not recognise or encourage climate friendly alternatives like the use of public transport or cycling.

The Presbyterian Research Centre Archives are a mine of information for those researching their family history.