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Bill PeddieMay 25, 2023

The Papakura Crossroads Methodist Church congregation and Commercial Property Committee recently celebrated three significant anniversaries. Bill

.May 30, 2023

To celebrate his 90th birthday, prolific Methodist hymn-writer Rev William L. Wallace (Bill) shared highlights of his life’s work in theology,

Kelvin Aird and Ros JacksonMay 30, 2023

Beckenham-Sydenham Parish, Christchurch, held a special service on 5 March to dedicate a special new memorial garden at their church. The Garden of

Ady ShannonMay 30, 2023

Peter Lineham, renowned religious historian and retired Massey University professor, recently visited Kei Muri Māpara to trawl through records as

Rev Peter Taylor President MCNZMay 30, 2023

“You’ve not changed a bit,” they said. They were church folk from Cockermouth, UK where I’d been presbyter before emigrating in 2006. I was there on

Setaita T. Taumoepeau K. VeikuneMay 30, 2023

Stationing Committee, in 2022, faced the very rare scenario of having more presbyters available for Stationing than parishes. Mission Resourcing

.May 30, 2023

The sale of property in Richmond, Nelson has enabled the Nelson Tasman Methodist Parish to purchase four rental houses with the proceeds. Tenants are

Ian HarrisMay 30, 2023

Imagine human life without the planet on which it is set. It isn’t easy: we are so dependent on its air, water and soil. Yet since the Industrial

VariousMay 30, 2023

I want to congratulate you on printing the letter in the April issue on inclusive church. I myself have been vaxxed, and like the writer I was

Aurora Smith, Climate Justice Committee memberMay 30, 2023

At this time of year, Papatūānuku has withdrawn much of her energy within. We have enjoyed the flourish of Koanga/Spring, the bounty of

Carol Barron, National Coordinator Methodist AllianceMay 30, 2023

The irony of the appropriately labelled “No Frills Budget” was not lost on me. People whose income comes from welfare know exactly what a no-frills

Trudy Downes, MCNZ Care TakerMay 30, 2023

Do you remember the fire drills you used to do at school? As a kid, I thought they were a waste of time but hey, they got us out of the classroom for

Brendan BoughanOctober 9, 2023

Our regular cartoon that seeks to find the funny side of faith.

Rev Dr Terry Wall and Linda HallMay 30, 2023

The Auckland ecumenical network of lay preachers is committed to keeping up to date with developments in theology and holds regular workshops for

Rev Heather Kennedy - outgoing member of UCANZ Standing CommitteeMay 30, 2023

I recently returned home from attending my fourth UCANZ Forum. I have appreciated the opportunity to serve six and a half years on the standing

Rev Dr Mary CaygillMay 30, 2023

Last week while searching for a book in my library, housed in the parsonage garage where I am currently located, I lost myself in the searching. It

Dr Ruby Manukia SchaumkelMay 30, 2023

There may be situations when disclosure is necessary to avoid putting the Church into disrepute. In every situation an individual, congregation,

.May 31, 2023

We are seeking a minister.

Michael Herman, Christchurch Methodist Mission Communications ManagerMay 30, 2023

Michael Herman, Christchurch Methodist Mission Communications Manager

Keita Hotere and Kupu RītaniMay 30, 2023

In recent weeks the authorised liturgy for the coronation rite of his majesty King Charles III of England and a Māori translation of the serenity

Tui Salevao, President, NZMWFMay 30, 2023

Tui Salevao, President, NZMWF If you ask any Samoan if they have ever come across this proverb, you would expect an affirmation that they have heard

Rev Abhishek SolomonMay 30, 2023

Pelagius was likely born in the British Isles sometime between AD 360-370. He belonged to the Celtic tradition and is known to have practised an

Rev Alisa LasiMay 30, 2023

At the end of April approximately 30 people from across the Waikato Waiariki Methodist Synod, including the Waikato Rohe, gathered for their annual

Rev Christina MorungaMay 30, 2023

Last month Rev Christina Morunga reported on a pilgrimage to Turkiye and Greece. As part of her travels, she attended an International Rural Churches

Doreen SunmanMay 30, 2023

This year Brenda Skinner celebrates 65 years’ service as a lay preacher. The milestone is just one in a lifetime of dedicated service.

Wendy Anderson and Trudy DownesMay 31, 2023

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

This past Easter, I was privileged once again to head to the annual Epworth Easter Camp, hosted by the awesome Waikato-Waiariki Unite (WWU) and Youth

Doreen LennoxMay 30, 2023

On the Sunday after Easter, St Mark’s Somerfield Methodist Church, Christchurch held a children’s service focussing on doubting Thomas and Jesus’

Gillian Southey Christian World ServiceMay 30, 2023

In April, International Programmes Coordinator for Christian World Service, Rob Wayne, visited Poland to meet with local partner the Lutheran World

Dr Steve TaylorMay 30, 2023

Boy from Heaven probes the place of religion and power in the modern world. Director Tarik Saleh, Swedish-born with Egyptian grandparents, gifts

Reviewer: Lyn Heine.May 30, 2023

Author: Dr Jack Davy. Publisher: Quercus, London 2022. 333pp.

Reviewer: Garth Cant.May 30, 2023

Authors: Rangi Mātāmua and Miriama Kamo, with illustrations by Isobel Joy Te Aho-White. Publisher: Scholastic New Zealand, Auckland, 2022. 80 pages.

Katherine DoigMay 30, 2023

In the six months since Katherine Doig and Jennie Hood took over the role following the retirement of long-term Methodist archivist, Jo Smith, they

Rev Donald PhillippsMay 30, 2023

Thomas Russell 1830 – 1904

Saunia e Fatuatia TufugaMay 30, 2023

Fa’atalofa atu i matua o le Sinoti, Susuga i Tausi Itu malo, le paia o le aufaigaluega, susuga i ta’ita’i, fa’apea le mamalu o le tatou Sinoti. E

.May 30, 2023

The Salvation of Jesus Christ with the Grace of the Holy Spirit to make Changes.

Fai ‘e Henry HoglundMay 30, 2023

Sapate Fakamē – Moia-Mei-He-‘Eiki, 2023 (White Sunday)

Felonitesi ManukiaMay 30, 2023

‘E hoko he mahina ni e ta’u 50 e kamata e lotu Tonga ‘i he falelotu Wesley ‘i loto Uelingatoni, pea ‘oku ‘amanaki ke fakahoko ha re-union ‘a