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Methodist UK websiteMarch 27, 2022

Maree StephensMarch 31, 2022

On Sunday 30 January, 2022 at the Oxford Union Church, parishioners past and present joined for a service and lunch to celebrate 50 years of worship.

Garth Nowland-ForemanMarch 27, 2022

Garth Nowland-Foreman, parish steward at Durham Street Methodist Church and his son Ben are highly valued members of the church community. Garth

From the EditorMarch 31, 2022

In the middle of March we received advice from our printer that the cost of paper has increased significantly. From 1 April there will be a 30

Rev Andrew Doubleday, President.March 31, 2022

Conference 2021 seems a distant memory. Much has happened nationally and internationally since, and the picture of our likely future continues to

Siosifa Pole, Director Mission ResourcingMarch 31, 2022

The word ‘vā’ in Tongan refers to an in-between space. It is a sacred space, the threshold, the border-line, the liminal space that no one has the

Rev Adrian SkeltonMarch 31, 2022

Although not a keen reader as a child – but making up for it as an adult – I did enjoy a good school story. There is a huge literature exploring life

Rev Dr Susan ThompsonMarch 31, 2022

I’ve now been working as chaplain at Tamahere Eventide Home and Village for over a year and there is still lots to learn. The area of dementia care

Rev Peter TaylorMarch 31, 2022

The lectionary readings for April 2022 are full of rich themes, with Easter falling in the middle of the month. This means for preachers that we can

Jed Baker, Tawa, WellingtonMarch 31, 2022

To the editor, The Russian Government’s invasion of Ukraine, with tragic consequences for the people of that country at the time of writing, tests

Ian HarrisMarch 31, 2022

One of the enduring values of Anzac Day, to be commemorated later this month, is that it is rooted in a campaign defeat, not a victory. Another is

Property, Wellness and SafetyMarch 28, 2022

Webinar: Tuesday 12 April 6pm.

Rev Dr Arapera (Bella) Ngaha, Public Issues Co-ordinating Group.March 31, 2022

Recently, like many others, I was hit by the Omicron Covid-19 virus and spent several days feeling unwell. Māori support agencies have been resourced

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Many parishes no longer have a presbyter, and even parishes with a full-time ministry team are facing challenges in creating worship materials, as

Peter LaneMarch 31, 2022

Among other things, a global pandemic can change the way we communicate. The Covid pandemic is no exception.

Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel, Legal AdvisorMarch 31, 2022

The High Court quashed the Covid-19 mandate for police and defence force staff as unlawful. The mandate required defence force personnel, and police

Kena Duignan, Community Innovation Lead, Wesley Community ActionMarch 31, 2022

After more than 30 years of working closely alongside whānau and hapori (communities) in the Wellington region, Wesley Community Action has learnt

Methodist AllianceMarch 28, 2022

Every child has a right to a good start in life.

Keita HotereMarch 31, 2022

The poem Muka written by Trixie Te Arama Menzies personifies elements of the natural environment, the Pā harakeke (flax plant whānau) common in all

.Ady ShannonMarch 31, 2022

At the age of 18, Brian Chamberlin led his first worship service at Ararimu, South Auckland. The Bombay-Tuakau circuit was huge and there was just

Prof Kevin P Clements, Director, Toda Peace Institute, Japan.March 31, 2022

As a peace researcher for over 40 years, it appals me that in 2022 we are trying to make sense of an outmoded 20th century invasion aimed at changing

Tui S Salevao, President NZMWFMarch 31, 2022

1 Peter 1:3 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the

NZMWFMarch 31, 2022

This month we introduce National Executive member Suresa Tufuga, Vice President and Chaplain of the NZMWF Executive Team.

Rosalie SugrueMarch 31, 2022

Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum - the same root as the word mandate, but different in focus.

Michael Lemanu, Tauiwi Children, Youth and Family Ministries - National CoordinatorMarch 31, 2022

You may have come across the term "Cancel Culture" in recent times, either on socials, or in the news. Basically, it is an attempt to have a person's

Doreen LennoxMarch 28, 2022

When you read this it will almost be Easter. At present we are in the season of Lent; a time leading up to Easter.

CWSMarch 31, 2022

In the first month of war, close to 4 million people have fled Ukraine and many more are displaced inside the country. ACT Alliance (Action by

CWSMarch 28, 2022

Help the people of Ukraine with food, water and shelter

CWSMarch 31, 2022

Methodist and Presbyterian women are focusing on promoting family wellbeing in the Pacific for this year’s Special Project. The women will be raising

Rev Dr Steve TaylorMarch 31, 2022

Bergman Island is a delightfully plotted meditation on movie-making. Director Mia Hansen-Løve creatively weaves reality and fantasy, probing the

Terry WallMarch 27, 2022

Author: Donald Eadie

John MeredithMarch 31, 2022

Reviewer: John Meredith

Rachel Hurd, Archivist, Presbyterian Research CentreMarch 27, 2022

“You must be mad to even think of going there!” was the main opinion expressed to the Presbyterian deaconess, Sister Annie Henry, when she and her

Rev Donald PhillippsMarch 31, 2022

Harold Whitmore Williams (1876 – 1928) & his wife Ariadna Vladimirovna Tyrkova (1869 – 1962)

Suiva’aia Te’oMarch 31, 2022

O upu ia na faailo ai le agaga o le faafetai ma le faamalo I le Atua ona o lona alofa ma lona faamaoni ao alo faiva le tamaitai loia ia Claudia

Vakarautaka: Akuila BaleMarch 31, 2022

Na Lesoni Same 137: 4 Eda na seretaka vakacava na sere i Jiova, E na nodra vanua na kai tani?

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The 2nd of Maji marks the beginning of Lent on Ash Wednesday.

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Amelia Viena Moala, na’a ne tali koau fiemālie ki hono ‘Eiki Fakamo’ui ‘i he Tokonaki ‘aho 12 ‘o Ma’asi, 2022, hili ia ‘a hono lau ‘e he’ene fānau

Fai ‘e Tevita FinauMarch 31, 2022

Kaveinga ‘o e Māhina : ‘Ilo ‘Otua ‘o e Fetamaio’eiki’aki (Knowing God of Servanthood)

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Fakamalo atu he ngaahi fatongia kotoa pe 'oku mou fuesia mei he ngaahi tuliki 'o Aotearoa 'oku mou faifatongia mei ai. Ko e fakahoko atu 'a e ngaahi

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaMarch 31, 2022

Kuo hoko ‘a e ngaahi tokoni fakaetamaki mei muli ni ko ha fakalotolahi ki he kakai ‘o Ha’apai na’e tukuvakā ‘i Tongatapu ke nau foki ki honau motu.