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Ady ShannonJanuary 29, 2023

At the induction service welcoming Rev Andrew Doubleday to the position of Ministry Facilitator for UCANZ, Andrew, in his typically candid style,

Catherine and Matthew BarnettJanuary 29, 2023

Waitakere Methodist Parish shared in a wonderful candlelight service at Henderson Methodist Church on Sunday 11 December. Catherine and Matthew

Jennie Hood and Katherine DoigJanuary 29, 2023

Following on from the retirement of long-serving archivist Jo Smith late last year, MCNZ is delighted to welcome Jennie Hood and Katherine Doig to

Melanie PlaistedJanuary 29, 2023

On Sunday 20 November 2022 St Paul’s Union Church Taupo celebrated the 50th anniversary of the first worship service as a uniting Methodist

Peter TaylorJanuary 29, 2023

I am not one for excessive formality, and prefer to be more laid-back, but as President there are times when formality can work to my advantage.

Rev Setaita VeikuneJanuary 29, 2023

Mission Resourcing celebrates the grace offered by Conference 2022 to re-direct the responsibilities of funding the much-valued ministries for Tauiwi

David HannaJanuary 29, 2023

David Hanna, Director Wesley Community Action, reflects on the phrase former Prime Minister Jacinda Adren used to describe the reason behind her

Ian HarrisJanuary 29, 2023

Let 2023 be the year when everyone in the church stops believing and instead focuses on faith. That would make us all better Christians.

Mark GibsonJanuary 29, 2023

Mark Gibson, retired Presbyter and member of the Climate Justice Working Group, writes the first of what will be a regular Touchstone feature

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Trudy DownesJanuary 29, 2023

I was chatting with Andrew Doubleday last week, and we spoke about the fun he will have as the new UCANZ Ministry Facilitator. In our discussion, one

Jay VenablesJanuary 30, 2023

There was a special weekend of celebrations at St Paul’s Methodist Church, Remuera late November 2022.

Colin GibsonJanuary 29, 2023

Colin Gibson, Emeritus Professor of English at Otago University and one of New Zealand’s greatest hymn-writers, died on Saturday 10 December, aged

Rev Andrew Doubleday, UCANZ Ministry FacilitatorJanuary 30, 2023

And so it begins. I struggled to understand why on earth the Methodist Church would appoint me its President. Maybe you were equally bewildered? It

Judy RobinsonJanuary 30, 2023

Judy Robinson shares extracts from a Sermon she prepared for a January service. The key Scripture was I Corinthians 1;10-18. Do you make New Year’s

Annabella ThirdJanuary 30, 2023

The catchy classic Sunday School song This Little Light of Mine reminds us to shine our light for God, no matter what situation we find ourselves in.

Carol Barron, National Coordinator Methodist AllianceJanuary 30, 2023

I love Christmas. I love the decorations, the family gatherings, the food, the present giving and receiving, the carols. I am named Carol because I

Rev Keita HotareJanuary 30, 2023

E te Atua kaha rawa, nōu nei anō te Kaha katoa, tēnei anō mātou te inoi atu nei ki a koe kia manaaki koe i tō pononga i te Kāwana o tēnei whenua;

Tui Salevao, NZMWF PresidentJanuary 30, 2023

“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

Rev Abhishek SolomonJanuary 29, 2023

Rev Abhishek Solomon, a presbyter at East Coast Bays Methodist Parish in Auckland and a PhD candidate at the University of Auckland, this month

Sione KoloaJanuary 30, 2023

One of the prayers from opening devotions during the business days of Conference.

Ruby Manukia-SchaumkelJanuary 30, 2023

Scams are increasing in number and sophistication. They appear in many forms from dating and romance scams, investment scams, upfront money scams,

Michael Lemanu, Tauiwi Children, Youth and Family Ministries National CoordinatorJanuary 30, 2023

As part of Tauiwi Youth Conference 2022, the worship team set about writing some original worship music for the gathering. Traditionally, youth

Doreen LennoxJanuary 30, 2023

Welcome to the first Kidz Korna for 2023. I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends. It was a pity that we had so much rain

Gillian Southey CWSJanuary 30, 2023

Donations to the 2022 Christmas Appeal are already helping communities in need of safe water.

Gillian Southey CWSJanuary 30, 2023

Christian World Service has sent initial funds to provide relief to families facing starvation in Ethiopia, Kenya and Somalia, but warns without

Rev Dr Steve TaylorJanuary 30, 2023

A lost King (played by Harry Lloyd) and a determined researcher (played by Sally Hawkins) star in The Lost King. Directed by Stephen Frears, the

Gary CloverJanuary 29, 2023

Gary Clover reviews a book by Sue Marsden, published by Mary Egan Publishing.

Brian TurnerJanuary 29, 2023

Brian Turner reviews latest book from John Bluck, Published by Harper Collins (2022).

Rachel Hurd, Archivist Presbyterian Research CentreJanuary 30, 2023

In the later 19th century, women in New Zealand were becoming increasingly visible. Women gained the vote in 1893, following the campaign for women’s

Rev Donald PhillipsJanuary 30, 2023

Thomas Arthur Pybus 1873 – 1957

Victoria Togafau Youth LeaderJanuary 30, 2023

Victoria Togafau, a Panmure parish youth leader reports on recent events.

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E da sa kidavaki ena 2023 ena vosa ni Daunisame enai ka walu[8] ni kenai wase ni cavuta tiko ni Kalou e ra vakabauta enonai yau talei me dau talevi

Felonitesi ManukiaJanuary 30, 2023

Kuo fakanofo faka-potungāue ‘a e kau faifekau ‘e toko fā ki honau ngaahi takitaha potungāue fo’ou ‘i māhina kuo toki maliu atu.

Felonitesi ManukiaJanuary 30, 2023

Na’e fakahoko ha pōlotu fakafeta’i ‘a e kominiuti Tonga ‘i ‘Aokalani ke faka’ilonga’i ‘a e ta’u taha ‘a e mapuna ‘a e Mo’ungaafi Hunga Tonga-Hunga