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Trudy DownesMarch 2, 2022

Learn about the compliance requirements for our buildings.

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Ehara I taku toa te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini ke’ My strength is not the strength of one, but the strength of many!

Rev Setaita Taumoepeau K Veikune, Director of Mission ResourcingFebruary 28, 2022

Children didn’t have a lot of rights in the first century. They were seen and not heard. We see this in Luke 18 when parents were bringing their

President Rev Andrew DoubledayFebruary 28, 2022

Over the past couple of months it seems that two alternative universes have coalesced and are seeking to occupy the same physical space. They seem to

Cartoons by JimMarch 3, 2022

Te Taha MaoriFebruary 28, 2022

Te Taha Maori have recently announced the appointment of Peter Baltus, Ngapuhi, Ngati Whatua, Ngati Ruanui and Te Atiawa, as the new Pou Whakarae for

To the EditorFebruary 28, 2022

The West Papua Council of Churches call for us to pray for their people and John Thornley comments on last month's edition.

Ian HarrisFebruary 28, 2022

“Where did God go?” asked a Time magazine cover a few years ago, signposting an article about the decline of traditional Christianity in Europe.

Rev Tara Tautari, General SecretaryFebruary 28, 2022

A couple of weeks ago I watched the online commissioning service for Shirley Rivers, the newly appointed Director of Methodist Mission Northern. The

Heather FraserFebruary 28, 2022

When Dorothy Willis, a lay preacher from Riverton, Southland, retired following 28 years as a school secretary, she decided to enrol in an online

Trudy DownesFebruary 28, 2022

The time has come. Covid-19 has landed and is visiting people and places near you. Have you got your plan ready for who is going to walk the dog when

The Leprosy MissionMarch 3, 2022

Rev Cannon Jenny ChalmersFebruary 28, 2022

Rev Canon Jenny Chalmers, co-chair of UCANZ and deputy chair of the Australian Council of Christians and Jews. Jenny serves in the Waiapu Cathedral

Rev Dr Mary CaygillFebruary 28, 2022

One of my favourite quotations from the children’s classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, has the following conversation between

Rosalina Noa-Toilolo, National Minutes & Distributing SecretaryFebruary 28, 2022

It is an honor to have been chosen for the role, and I thank the NZMWF executive team and our God almighty for the opportunity.

Motekiai FakatouFebruary 28, 2022

In Luke 4:1–13 Jesus passes earthly testing by the devil, and ministry rejection by hometown people, before he entered the ministry of the kingdom

Ruby Manukia-Schaumlek, Legal AdvisorFebruary 28, 2022

On 15 February the nation moved into Omicron phase two, to slow the spread of the virus and keep the health service and communities protected as

Keita HotereFebruary 28, 2022

Our most recent Minita-a-iwi from the Taranaki Rohe, Hemi Haddon recalls his public experiences of the use of the Lord’s Prayer, in English and

Carol Barron, National CoordinatorFebruary 28, 2022

Hana* self-referred to a Family Start service when she was five months pregnant. Hana’s two older children were in her sister’s care but were removed

Dr Murray SheardFebruary 28, 2022

Millions of people living in sub-Saharan Africa are affected by a debilitating Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) called Onchocerciasis, more commonly

Rev Dr Frank HansonFebruary 28, 2022

Rev Dr Frank Hanson, former Executive Director of the Methodist Education Division (1978-89) and Principal of Trinity Theological College (1989 – 99)

Tui S Salevao, President NZMWFFebruary 28, 2022

Charity comes from Latin noun ‘caritas’ derived from the adjective ‘carus’ meaning ’dear’ but originally meaning ‘Christian love of your fellow human

Michael Lemanu, Tauiwi Children, Youth and Family Ministries - National CoordinatorFebruary 28, 2022

With another pandemic-affected year underway, there are many exciting plans and initiatives that are in store from the TCYFM office this year.

Ask AuntyFebruary 28, 2022

Aunty answers questions of faith.

Doreen LennoxFebruary 28, 2022

Children and parents at Christchurch West Methodist Parish presented a Christmas drama, Away with the Manger. They share their nativity story.

Murray OvertonFebruary 28, 2022

Christian World Service Director Murray Overton expressed his thanks to supporters for the immense support for the Tonga Emergency Appeal. By

CWSFebruary 28, 2022

Christian World Service said thank you and farewell to long serving International Programmes Coordinator Trish Murray who retired in February.

CWSFebruary 28, 2022

Ugandan students were delighted to return to school on 10 January. Schools had been closed for almost two years – the longest in the world. The

Rev Dr Steve TaylorFebruary 28, 2022

In 2001, our family enjoyed study leave in the United Kingdom. Top of the bucket list was Ireland. Arriving in Belfast by ferry, we went looking for

Book ReviewFebruary 28, 2022

Author: John C England

Book ReviewFebruary 28, 2022

Author: Beth Allison Barr

Ian Faulkner, President, Wesley Historical SocietyFebruary 28, 2022

In April last year Connexional Archivist, Jo Smith, advised me that 40 or 50 years ago some Methodist records, previously held at Pitt Street

Rev Donald PhillippsFebruary 28, 2022

Around the turn of the 20th century the New Zealand Methodist Conference formally established a committee to deal with the principal social concern

Saunia: Utumau’u PupuluFebruary 28, 2022

O le taeao na totō fa’aifo ai manū mai lagi, ina ua avea le afioga i le Peresetene, Rev Andrew Doubleday e fai ma sui o le Ekalesia Metotisi Niu

Nai LalakaiFebruary 28, 2022

The Lent season in the Christian Calendar is a time of abstinence. Ash Wednesday (02/03/22), marks the first day and signals the approach of Easter.

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaFebruary 28, 2022

Hoko atu ‘a e huhu malu’i ‘a e Vahefonua.

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaFebruary 28, 2022

Kuo tu’uta ki Tonga ‘a e koniteina tokoni ‘e tolu mei he Vahefonua. ‘Oku ‘i ai foki mo e koniteina hono fā ‘e fakakakato moia ke ‘ave.