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Carol BarronJune 27, 2022

If your parish is engaged in community of social service work, you should join the Methodist Alliance.

Methodist Trust AssociationMay 30, 2022

Professionally managed investment funds.

Trudy DownesMay 31, 2022

Webinar: Register now!

David Bell & Terry WallJune 27, 2022

Recently David Bell and Terry Wall visited Jay Venables, long-time member of St Paul’s Methodist Church, Remuera and widow of Mark who died in 2003.

Sue McKinnonJune 27, 2022

The five congregations of Waitakere Parish came together recently to celebrate Wesley Day. More than 200 people attended the event, ensuring the

Ady ShannonJune 27, 2022

The Queen’s Birthday Honours List saw two members of the Connexion recognised for their outstanding works for community and Church.

Ady ShannonJune 27, 2022

In 1789, Benjamin Franklin immortalised the phrase “… in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes”. If he was alive

Rev Andrew DoubledayJune 27, 2022

Those who know me are aware that I’m addicted to American politics. I follow it more closely than I follow what’s happening in our own country. I

Rev Siosifa Pole, Director Mission ResourcingJune 27, 2022

Theologians and Biblical scholars claim that reader’s context is vital in the task of interpretation.(J. S. Croatto, Biblical Hermeneutics, 3; F. S.

VariousJune 27, 2022

Readers share their news and views.

Ian HarrisJune 27, 2022

What happens when people abandon the Christianity of their forebears in droves? If you want the answer, look around you. In western societies over

Keita & Marama HotereJune 27, 2022

The national Matariki celebration signals a significant shift in the way we identify with tangata whenua in Aotearoa, recognising Matauranga Māori

Tui Salevao, NZMWF PresidentJune 27, 2022

From the 1930s, the people of Samoa were slowly given back more governance of their country. Following WWII, pressure grew for Samoa to be granted

Sharlene MalaeimiJune 27, 2022

This month we profile our Correspondence Secretary and UCANZ link, Sharlene Malaeimi.

Trudy DownesJune 27, 2022

I recently read an article written by a journalist who holidayed in Australia. Exciting news during these Covid times! The writer compared

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Rikki TeTau, Ngati Kahunganunu, has recently taken on the role as General Manager, Palmerston North Methodist Social Services. We invited Rik to and

Rev Adrian SkeltonJune 27, 2022

When politicians respond to journalists about a disaster, they invariably say their “thoughts and prayers” are with the families. It has become a

Rev Susan ThompsonJune 27, 2022

At this time of year I always look forward to the shortest day, Te Pō Tūtanga nui o Pipiri, also called the winter solstice.

Rev Peter TaylorJune 27, 2022

Here are some answers to this question. The church: is for...

Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel, Legal AdvisorJune 27, 2022

The Government confirmed pre-departure tests will be scrapped from 20 June. This change will be well received given the ease and cost of getting a

Carol Barron, National CoordinatorJune 27, 2022

Aotearoa New Zealand is often referred to as the land of milk and honey – I even have a t-shirt that says this.

Wesley College StudentsJune 27, 2022

In a reflection on the Ascension published in Word & Worship, Rev David Poultney referred to the 10 days between Ascension and Pentecost as a

Bill PeddieJune 26, 2022

Just a short while ago, in the middle of the night, a house a mere 150 metres from where Shirley and I live, was apparently the recipient of

Teresa Manion-WoodJune 27, 2022

Teresa Manion-Wood joins a Polish-Ukrainian Zoom Meditation group on Monday 6am NZ time as often as she is able. She says, “It is early evening on

Rosalie SugrueJune 27, 2022

These questions are from young people at an Intermediate school.

Doreen LennoxJune 27, 2022

We hear a lot today about climate change, greenhouse gases, plastic waste and pollution in general; how we as humans are slowly destroying the

Doreen LennoxJune 27, 2022

Book review

Doreen LennoxJune 27, 2022

Can you find these words in the puzzle?

CWSJune 27, 2022

Christian World Service is grateful to the many generous people who have donated to the Ukraine Emergency Appeal. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and

CWSJune 29, 2022

CWSJune 27, 2022

Last month Christian World Service met with the Muslim Well-being team, part of the Purapura Whetu Trust, a community-based Kaupapa Maori health and

Rev Dr Steve TaylorJune 27, 2022

Time and tide wait for no man. Not even a fighter pilot catapulted off a naval aircraft carrier can outfly time’s inevitable creep. Top Gun Maverick

David BushJune 27, 2022

Rev Ali’itasi Aoina-SalesaJune 27, 2022

Rachel Hurd, Archivist, Presbyterian Research CentreJune 27, 2022

Protestant Sunday schools began in Britain in the 18th century as a response to conditions created by the Industrial Revolution. Education was not

Rev Donald PhillippsJune 27, 2022

Flags and Symbols

Sina-i-faleu PupuluJune 27, 2022

O le vi’iga ma le fa’afetai I le Atua ona ua taunu’u ma le manuia le fa’amoemoe, sa tu’upoina. I le aso 3-6 o Iuni 2022 sa usuia ai le Leadership

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Cakacaka 1:8 ia dou na rawata na kaukauwa ni sa lako mai vei kemudou na yalotabu, dou na qai dau tukuni au mai jerusalemi, kei jutia taucoko, kei

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaJune 27, 2022

‘Oku kei uki pe ‘e he pule’anga Nu’usila mo e Siasi Metotisi ‘a hotau kakai ki he huhu malu’i Koviti-19.

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaJune 27, 2022

‘I he fakautuutu e fetā’aki e ngaahi kau kengi, na’e fakahoko ha fakataha ‘a e kau taki ‘o e kominiuti Tonga ‘o ‘Aokalani ke talanoa ki he ‘isiu ni,

St Anselm'sJune 27, 2022

St Anselm's Union Church 30 Makara Road, Karori West, Wellington