We are somewhat swamped in positive imagery and advertising for AI use, so most of the concerns are generally drowned out – if we remain passive, we will rarely hear about the downsides of anything society wants to sell to us.
Nelson Anglican clergy faced off against Bishopdale College students and alumni in a heated match for victory on the Tāhunanui field on Sunday.
We see in scripture and through the life of the Church over millennia that our bodies are a gift, given to us to engage with God and to have an embodied faith.
Labour weekend saw 120 rangatahi (youth) and leaders gathered at Bridge Valley in Wakefield for Spring Camp 2026, following a theme of finding refuge and peace in God amid an anxious world.
We communicate a lot with our hands. A friendly wave when we see someone we notice at a distance, a nice firm handshake when meeting somebody. The Bible suggests that our hands also communicate a lot about the state of our hearts.
“We would love the land to be an expression of the call and kaupapa of All Saints, to be a church that’s for the good of the city. Some people will never come into a church. But this gives us an opportunity to engage and encounter the community.”
Synod 2026 took place over the weekend, with around 100 Anglicans gathering to connect and make decisions.
On the Friday the 28th March last year, as I was preparing for Messy Church, I had my first ever panic attack. It was unpleasant.
If we are to survive and thrive as the diocese for God’s mission in the top of the South, we must learn how to behave like the one Body that Jesus intends us to be.
There is a conversation happening at our synod this weekend about money and, in particular, the parish levy.
Alistair Matthews, bishop’s warden of Spring Creek Parish, shares what’s been happening at St Luke's lately.
Every year, the bishop, ministry coordinators, vicars and parish representatives from all over the diocese gather in one place for the weekend to do business. It’s called synod. What does it look like?
I spoke to three men who find peace and refreshing in the outdoors. They have found belonging in creation – a place to connect with God, themselves and others.
"I played my part in popularising the idea that space was the final frontier," wrote William Shatner. "But I had to get to space to understand that Earth is, and will remain, our only home."
One of the great things about prayer is the way it can take so many different forms. I caught up with two everyday women who are in different seasons of life to find out what they love about prayer, and how they do it.
Against the demands of our culture that tell us to be better, do more and work harder, we are invited to embody this peace in the power of the Spirit.
The Ven Robin Kingston is in Nelson to run Healing of Memories Ministry training alongside Rev Watiri Maina. We spoke about the ministry, its impact, and what he hopes to achieve this weekend.
You never know where a book is going to take you. Imagine what it is like when you take on a whole library of books!
In April this year, we began a new journey with about 30 women from across the Diocese of Nelson. We called the group Te Puna Wāhine – Women as Wellsprings of Life.
It’s the treasurer’s job to ensure money is budgeted for each expense and keep the parish accountable in its transactions. So what does that look like in practice?
"It is good news for people in this age group to have opportunities to share with others who are going through similar challenges that come as we age."
We wanted to celebrate the change of season, create something people could invite friends along to, and give everyone a chance to relax and have some fun together.
We get it! Prayer is important! And yet intentional prayer also seems to be one of the hardest things for most of us to engage with – both personally, and as church communities.
I work with both churches and other faith-based organisations, serve in spaces where there is gender-imbalance and a need for intergenerational, cross cultural leadership, and amongst the voiceless and vulnerable, for social and ecological justice.
“Some of these races can literally last for days!” says Levi. “My friends think I'm crazy for undertaking such an enduring race, I think I can use this race to grow closer to God and get a higher understanding of myself.”
