So many people are looking for hope, for a reason to rejoice, for a way to overcome the weariness. You don’t often associate the words “weariness” and “rejoicing”. It feels strange for weary people to rejoice.

I’m starting to believe that Christian community is a hugely influential – and perhaps underestimated – factor in how we do mission and disciple-making. 

Behind all the myths and legends about Santa Claus lies a kernel of truth – a real person of faith and courage who believed in Jesus.

After three decades of hard work, Pip and Paul Etherington celebrate the publication of the first New Testament ever written in Nggem.

As I watched my team walk through the departure gate at Nelson Airport, I realised that they were not my team anymore.

Kākano is a key strategic initiative to raise mission-minded leaders who are hungry to impact their local communities with the Good News but aren’t sure exactly how to go about it.

Our Christmas party was a beautiful way to extend an open invitation to the wider community, introducing them to the love and joy found within the church community.

"For me, food and kids are two things that I enjoy, so it was a natural space for me to move into," says Becky.

Ben Truman began life on the West Coast at Holy Trinity in Greymouth and attended The Shed youth group. Last night he became the youngest Dean in the history of Christ Church Cathedral.

The story of the wise men visiting young Jesus is one that many of us will be very familiar with, but do we understand just how significant this event actually was?

Not everyone can lay claim to six decades of serving the Lord, especially within the bounds of one parish! We celebrated Caroline Gibbs on Sunday.

As a young leader, Suter Formational Hui was a game-changer for me this year. 

Are we part of a multiverse? And is it a matter of choosing between believing in God and believing in the multiverse?

Our tradition is rich in sacraments, each one representing a beautiful part of God’s character and work in us.

When we share our stories, we're not just recounting events – we're testifying to God's active presence in our lives.

On November 16, the Mission to Seafarers celebrated the opening of their new centre in Nelson, sure to be a comforting sight for those arriving after lengthy periods at sea.

As somebody new to the Golden Bay region, what stood out for me was the overwhelming sense of community that still surrounds St Cuthbert’s after so many years.

In the coming decades the Aotearoa Church is going to undergo a seismic change which will be far bigger than any one conference or convention.

Today’s youth live in a culture dominated by alcohol, drugs, social media and other pressures that can lead to dangerous and life-altering behaviours. This is where Red Frogs comes in.

I've had a few occasions recently to think about a Bible verse that says, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth..."

The situation in Israel and Gaza is devastating. It’s difficult to process the immensity of the situation or contemplate the solution. So what can we do about it?

"If we're doing a radio show on Sunday morning," Petra thought, "why can't it be a sacred, safe place, a spiritual place? Could it not be church on the radio?"

There is a catastrophic humanitarian crisis going on right now following the escalation of violence in Israel and Gaza. Thousands of people have been killed and over a million people displaced.

There were many things going on, but this we know for sure – God is powerfully at work in the young people of the Nelson Diocese, and our young people are intensely hungry for more of him.

Some of us have been receiving odd emails from people claiming to be friends or colleagues...