It’s difficult to know where to start or even what to cover when writing a short article about Whanaketia: Through Pain and Trauma, From Darkness to Light, the report of the Abuse in Care Royal Commission.

Our regular cartoon that finds the funny, and sometimes not so funny, side of faith.

In this final report from TeRito Peyroux-Semu in her role as Vice President, she reflects on a month of remarkable events.

MCNZ was well-represented at the World Methodist Council (WMC) meeting in August. Faith leaders from 87 countries gathered in a spirit of prayer, worship, and deep reflection on God's call to the Church in today's world.

Felonitesi Manukia returned from the 2024 World Methodist Conference in Gothenburg, Sweden, with a fresh and renewed sense of hope and urgency for how church can play a vital role in addressing world issues.

In recognition of World Homeless Day on 10 October 2024, Lifewise highlight how close many people are to experiencing homelessness.

The Friary provided a calm and serene setting for a team of ordinands and Methodist church leaders gathered for a weekend of discernment as ordinands were assessed for their suitability for ministry.

Christchurch Methodist Mission recently celebrated the opening of a new social housing complex, enabled by partnering with a local parish.

PAC grants are helping to support students striving to enter the demanding world of media.

Since April this year, every Tuesday parishioners from St Andrew’s on The Terrace join representatives from other religious groups for a peaceful lunchtime protest on Parliament grounds.

In Mt Albert, Auckland, an ecumenical project developed by two local churches is working to alleviate community hardship. Rev Ian Faulkner has joined the Board providing oversight for a service offering advice and advocacy for the disadvantaged.

The Climate Justice Working Group is committed to producing a calendar for each of the five key focus areas in the Climate Justice Decade – Rekindle the Va of Papatūānuku. The focus area for 2025/26 is Climate Migration/Displacement.

A combined multicultural service for the HCUC held on 18 August to celebrate Lay Preachers Sunday attracted a congregation of more than 100 people of all ages. And at Christchurch North lay preacher Heather Walls was recognised for 70 years of service.

It is 10 months since I started my role as a representative of National Council of Women of New Zealand (NCWNZ) as a member of the South Auckland NCW committee.

At the heart of this year’s CWS Christmas appeal is a focus on Oceania, and the changing impacts of climate. Parishes are urged to support our Pacific neighbours to build resilience to the increasing challenges they face.

This is the third and final article on the Aotearoa New Zealand benefit system and it’s impacts on people in contact with Methodist missions across the motu. We discuss the way the benefit abatement regime traps people in long-term unemployment.

Tangi mooteatea nei te motu i te rironga o too maatou Kiingi Maaori. Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII. E kiiia nei te Motu, Kiingi o te Kootahitanga. Moe mai, moe mai, moe maarire mai.

Mānuia le folau is a Samoan phrase, but it is meaningful to other Pasifika people, that bids “fare well” to someone who embarks on a journey.

In August and September 2024, a group from Trinity College embarked on a 12-day pilgrimage to Turkey, exploring the Seven Churches of Asia Minor, Cappadocia, and significant early Christian sites.

Listening To One Another Sharing Struggles and Joy as Rural Churches in Oceania

Theme: "Go and bear fruit, fruit that will last."

Thelma offers comedy, action and insightful glimpses into the limits and potential of ageing. A scam phone call from an online con artist tricks Thelma (June Squib) into losing $10,000.

Editor: Jione Havea Publisher: Pickwick Publications, 2024 (Council for World Mission: Intersectionality and Theology Series), 193 pages.

It is a beautiful morning. The sun is shining and the trees in the park are covered in bright green spring leaves. September was the month of Season of Creation.

Phishing, also known as email scam or email fraud is a deceptive tactic used by cybercriminals to trick individuals into divulging sensitive personal information like bank account numbers and passwords.

A reflection published in the August issue of Touchstone has drawn a response from readers challenging references quoted in the article.

Our Future Together Planning for our UCANZ King’s Birthday Weekend Biennial Forum - 31 May to 2 June 2025 - continues.

Website analytics can seem intimidating, especially for those with a non-technical background. But understanding a few simple metrics can offer real insights into how your church website is serving its audience.

As we look forward to formally launching our new Recollect website, Kei Muri Māpara, at Conference 2024 in November.

There was a period at the turn of the 20th century, when the demand for new ministers within the Methodist Church of New Zealand was beyond the ‘supply’ available from local sources.