Learn how the word for wardrobe became the name for a parish's governing group, why "every vestry needs a Nancy" and how you could get involved in shaping the future of your church.
Miranda and the team from Hikitia! are helping Christians explore the online landscape that young people are growing up in.
The three tikanga constitution is a commitment to honouring diverse groups of people who make up the body of Christ.
Convergence Camp saw a fantastic turnout with over 200 members of our diocese gathering at Bethany Park in Kaiteriteri over the weekend for fun and fellowship.
The idea of God’s kingdom coming and his will being done in the normal stuff of life has always inspired me.
Somewhere over the summer – somewhere between the road trips, the beach, and the DIY, I had a small realisation: I spend a remarkable amount of time on my phone.
It is hard to believe that we are about to be in the season of Lent – our 40-day journey towards Easter.
There are some small but not-so-insignificant details in Ruth that provide really interesting depth to the story – and yet we don’t always notice them.
I’ve come back from sabbatical deeply grateful, and with a renewed sense that God has important work for the diocese to do together in the years ahead.
As bittersweet as it is to leave, I take with me many learnings and memories of beautiful conversations and input from many trusted people in this region.
"I'm always surprised how many people in Aotearoa don't realise that in places like Waitangi or Rātana, we can actually touch history, breathe history, and be a part of that history now."
Since being ordained as a priest in 2018, most of my time has been spent focusing on the care of young people. But there was always a sense that God was preparing me for parish-based ministry, at the right time.
I caught up with Zara – former Attitude presenter and Korowai Tupu manager, now teaching Laidlaw’s youth and young adult papers (“the fun papers”) – and we talked about youth ministry in today's world.
"We would love people to go away inspired, encouraged, refreshed, full of faith, and with a renewed determination to give God everything."
"I had been seeking God and solutions for my life for years – through plant medicine ceremonies, spiritual practices, and even planning to train as a shaman in Peru – but nothing had brought lasting peace."
We will have a hard time making an impact in elder care if we don’t re-examine some of the stereotypes that often influence the way we perceive the people we care for.
Rev Matt Watts, vicar of Buller Parish, is an advocate for Alpha – a course for people to learn about Christianity in a relaxed environment. I asked him why he thinks it’s so effective.
A group of nine rangatahi, young adults, and leaders travelled to Fiji as part of the Nelson Anglican Diocese’s ongoing partnership with our Tikanga Pasifika whānau.
At Christmas, this idea of “being with” carries profound theological weight. God came near. God dipped his head to enter our home.
As we've seen the horrific scenes in the media over the past two days, the deep darkness that has taken lives at Bondi reminds us all that the kingdom of the Perfect King hasn't fully come yet.
St John’s in Wakefield partnered with Church of Christ Spring Grove to host the “Christmas is Coming! Faulkner’s Bush Bonanza!” – a free community event held at the Faulkner’s Bush playground.
In the last two years, I’ve been encouraged and challenged in my role in this diocese – allow me to share my musings as I pass this baton on to the next coordinator.
We live in a society that is largely geared towards the neurotypical and so many neurodivergent people have learned to conform or “mask” in order to fit expectations. What does that look like at church?
In another instalment of “Where are they now?” Jesse and I chatted about what he’s been up to since flying the nest.
Churches have all sorts of bits of tradition and culture that no one else has. So, what’s Advent? Let's look at Isaiah – a book that we often read during Advent.
