St Peter’s in Atawhai flowed with bargain-hunters and brainstormers on Saturday as a diocesan team opened the building up to offer a garage sale, give out free sausages, and invite locals to dream up ideas for the future of North Nelson.
I was fascinated with how touched the people of Nelson were by this small gesture of joy and goodwill.
The Uniting Church building is now being sold, but before it begins its new season, Hills Community Church wanted a fitting send off for the building and the land upon which it sits.
Thoughts, reflections, news and stories from across the diocese emailed to you every week.
"What's the best thing that we could grow for the benefit of the people around?"
"Do you remember when..."
“How much better would it be if house church was more of a living space?”
"I truly see this work as a gift from God."
Reflections on "an absolute ray of sunshine" on Washington Road.
Ambassadors, representing the voice of their local church body to the wider body.
John Wesley's teachings have challenged the way I think about money.
"I try to ensure everyone knows they matter and are cared about."
The big changes in my life have grown out of small, ordinary moments – not grand gestures.
We are called to be ambassadors of reconciliation.
"People in our community are already asking questions about meaning and spirituality."
We lead out of who we are more than what we say.
