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Olivia OlfaJuly 31, 2022

When a volcanic eruption and tsunami in January devastated the small Island nation of Tonga, it destroyed homes, crops were damaged by the high level

Sandra CoxJuly 31, 2022

From adversity comes determination and a desire to bring about change, no more so than for lifelong Methodist, Hilda Widdup, who celebrated her 100th

Marion Hines, Chair Methodist Mission NorthernJuly 31, 2022

On 6 June 2022, the final service was held at the Aotea Chapel Community in Auckland’s inner city after 172 years.

Rev Philomena KineraJuly 31, 2022

Rev Philomeno Kinera, Parish Superintendent at Aldersgate Centre, Durham Street Methodist Church, Christchurch, reflects on recent Pride events at

Rev Andrew DoubledayJuly 31, 2022

Conference 2022 is drawing near. It marks our bicentennial celebration as a Christian Church in Aotearoa New Zealand.

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Ady Shannon spends 30 minutes with the General Secretary, discussing travel commitments, Conference planning and work priorities.

VariousJuly 31, 2022

Readers share their news and views.

Brendan BoughenAugust 1, 2022

Ian HarrisJuly 31, 2022

When the US Supreme Court reversed a previous ruling that women have a constitutional right to abortion, it reignited one of the hottest social,

Rev Brian Turner A spokesperson for EcuActionJuly 31, 2022

The Sheriff of Nottingham would be proud of how much tax we take from the poor to support the lifestyles of the rich. A series of three forums in

Carol Barron Methodist AllianceJuly 31, 2022

A Methodist Alliance working group is campaigning to increase benefit and abatement rates. Working with ActionStation’s Fairer Futures, they are

Peter LaneJuly 31, 2022

My last article was on creating graphics for websites. Life and my personal Covid-19 bout have conspired to mean that this month’s article is on a

Ady ShannonJuly 31, 2022

As the world’s borders open up, we are seeing the return of international travellers in and out of the Connexional Office. Recently Sheila Norris,

Rev David Harding, UCANZ Standing CommitteeJuly 31, 2022

A cooperative venture should (i) cooperate and (ii) venture.

Rev Dr Mary CaygillJuly 31, 2022

I’m finally beginning to find my creative resting place within the new rhythm I have been seeking to establish this year, having intentionally moved

Rachael Masterton, NZLPA Executive MemberJuly 31, 2022

I wasn’t taking a church service on the Sunday in July when the Good Samaritan was the lectionary reading but I remember seeing a headline in the

Ruby Manukia-Schaumkel, Legal AdvisorJuly 31, 2022

Supreme Court Finds Right to Choose Abortion

Maxine Campbell, General Manager, Methodist City Action, HamiltonJuly 31, 2022

Earlier this year Stuff ran a series that focused on how the way the world is built proves to be inaccessible for people with disabilities. All the

Rev Keita Hotere and Glen HaurakiJuly 31, 2022

In this reflection Glen Hauraki, Kaikarakia from the Taitokerau Rohe shares how he incorporates whakatau the welcoming ceremony in his workplace. As

Sharlene Fnone MalaeimiJuly 31, 2022

Sharlene Fnone Malaeimi is the UCANZ Link & Correspondence Secretary for NZMWF National Executive. She was a Bossey Scholarship Recipient in

Leulua’iali’i Pauline Lauaki-Ah Young,July 31, 2022

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini “I come not with my own strengths but bring with me the gifts, talents and strengths of my

VariousJuly 31, 2022

The prayers below were composed by attendees at the Enabling Ministry Team Wananga.

Doreen LennoxAugust 1, 2022

Welcome to Kidz Korna and the cold winter weather. I grew up in England 🇬🇧 and always looked forward to making snowmen, ice skating and roasting

Doreen LennoxAugust 1, 2022

God's Dream

Tony Franklin-RossJuly 31, 2022

Rev Tony Franklin-Ross (MCNZ Mission & Ecumenical / World Methodist Council – Ecumenical Relationships) attended the 5th International Conference

Ady ShannonJuly 31, 2022

Two prominent churches in the United States have recently condemned the oppressive treatment of Palestinians by the Israeli government. In July the

Gillian Southey CWSJuly 31, 2022

The 10am congregation of Wellington Methodist Parish had a fun evening putting their prayers into action at a special fundraising event.

Gillian Southey CWSJuly 31, 2022

Last month a group of Sri Lankan garment workers and their families met for the first Solidarity Kitchen.

CWSAugust 1, 2022

Rev Dr Steve TaylorJuly 31, 2022

Rev Dr Steve Taylor reviews the movie Whina.

Megan BlakieJuly 31, 2022

Megan Blakie reviews a book by Nadia Bolz-Weber, published by Random House, USA, 2019.

Gary CloverJuly 31, 2022

Gary Clover reviews a book by George Bryant, published by DayStar Books in June 2022.

Jo Smith Archivist, Methodist Church of New Zealand ArchivesJuly 31, 2022

“It is with a full heart that I enter upon the Presidency of the Conference in this Centenary year of our New Zealand Church,” said Rev C H Laws at

Rev Donald PhillipsJuly 31, 2022

The Future of the Methodist Newspaper

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O le AsoSa 26th Iuni 2022, sa fa’ataunu’uina ai le Lotu lona lua a le Itumalo Manukau. Ma sa tapenaina ma ta’ita’iina lava lenei sauniga e le susuga

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Ia i le Atua poto le vi’iga e le aunoa, aua ua Ia faia mea sili ua tatou fiafia ai. Sal.126:3. E lua itu taua ua afua ai le agaga fa’afetai a’e i Ie

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With the lyrics and music of Psalm 137:4, Wasewase ko Viti kei Rotuma I Aotearoa is redefining its diaspora spiritual direction by asking, "How do we

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaJuly 31, 2022

Kuo lava ‘a hono fakatāpui ‘a e falelotu siasi Metotisi Tonga ‘i Oamaru. Ko e malanga mo e lotu fakatāpui ‘o e ‘apisiasi Oamaru Tongan Methodist

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaJuly 31, 2022

Ko e ngaahi tu’utu’uni eni ke fakakakato ‘e ha taha ‘oku teu folau ki Tonga, ke fakahoko ia kimu’a he taimi folau.

Fai ‘e Felonitesi ManukiaJuly 31, 2022

Ko e ongoongo fakafiefia ki he Siasi Metotisi ‘o Nu’usila mo e kakai kotoa ‘o e fonua ni ‘a hono faka’atā e kau’āfonua ‘a Tonga ‘i he ‘aho ‘uluaki ‘o