I spoke with Rev Steve Jordan, outgoing chair of Mission to Seafarers Nelson. The diocese has long supported Mission to Seafarers, and we would love to help them find someone to step into the role that Steve is leaving.
For all the wonderful things there are about elective workshops, there’s an unfortunate downside: you can’t attend them all. Or, if you don’t live near Nelson, you very likely didn’t attend any after the heavy rains changed plans!
We wanted to use timber and resources off the land, and have people come in and volunteer their time to contribute to the building. We’ve had such a range of people contribute, with different expertise.
Thoughts, reflections, news and stories from across the diocese emailed to you every week.
"This is evangelism in action."
The insights that still linger.
Both the faith community and our local community have been involved.
"I was struggling with feeling a creative career wasn’t worthy of God."
What if leadership meant listening, not winning? Lessons from Whale Rider and beyond.
Faith grows best in community – discover the power of relational ecosystems.
Lent invites us to pause, reflect, and draw near to God – how will you engage this season?
Bishop Steve calls us to renewal, faith, and fresh growth.
Some of the most powerful moments of my life have happened in spiritual direction.
God of covenant and calling, you bind us together.
We lead out of who we are more than what we say.
"We pretend like everything’s fine when our houses are burning down."
