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Becky Sussex sitting with a man and child at a table during the Kids and Cooking ministry
Becky Sussex and the art of working with what you’ve got
Greta Greenwood
Greta Greenwood
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7 Dec
2023

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

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Dean Ben Truman stands with a choir and robed clergy behind him and a congregation watching him the Transitional Cathedral, Christchurch
From the Shed to the Cathedral
Petra Oomen
Petra Oomen
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30 Nov
2023

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.

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A star in the east: why the wise men came
Tim Mora
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30 Nov
2023

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?

Reflections
Bishop Steve Maina congratulates parishioner Caroline Gibbs with a Certificate of Appreciation
Recognising a life of contribution
Jenny Allnutt
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30 Nov
2023

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.

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My time in the Suter Formational Hui
Shara Balogh
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23 Nov
2023

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

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a couple in 1950s clothing walking through the universe, pointing at stars
Mind, matter and the multiverse
Greg Holmes
Greg Holmes
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23 Nov
2023

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

Reflections
two young adults baptise a smiling child in an inflatable pool in a church with other children looking on
Rituals of belief: communion, baptism and other sacraments
Graham O'Brien
Graham O'Brien
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23 Nov
2023

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

Reflections
two young men sitting outside on cut logs, talking with each other as the sun sets
How to tell a testimony in two minutes
Brad Wood
Brad Wood
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16 Nov
2023

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

Reflections
a group of people including Mission to Seafarers Nelson head Peter Akuhata, Nelson mayor Nick Smith, MP Rachel Boyack and Archdeacon Harvey Ruru
The Mission to Seafarers celebrate new centre
Petra Oomen
Petra Oomen
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16 Nov
2023

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.

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150 years young: St Cuthbert's brimming with hope
Eddie O'Connor
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16 Nov
2023

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.

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a crowd of people raising hands in worship with a band playing in front of a sign that reads "easter camp"
The end of Central Easter Camp - an autopsy
Scottie Reeve
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9 Nov
2023

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.

Reflections
two people in red frog shirts help an intoxicated young person walk
Candy from strangers: Red Frogs Nelson
Jason Shaw
Jason Shaw
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9 Nov
2023

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.

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Conversation
Jackie Simmons
Jackie Simmons
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9 Nov
2023

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..."

Reflections
Palestinians inspect the damage following an Israeli airstrike on the El-Remal aera in Gaza City on October 9, 2023.
Responding to the crisis in the Middle East
Bishop Steve Maina
Bishop Steve Maina
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2 Nov
2023

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?

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petra bagust smiles in front of a light background
Petra Bagust on liturgy, deconstruction and vulnerability
Petra Oomen
Petra Oomen
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2 Nov
2023

"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?"

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an arched sign reading alhi arab hospital
Love and compassion should not be political
Michael Hartfield
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1 Nov
2023

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.

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a crowd of youth stand together on a sunny hill for a photo
Hunger for God at Spring Camp 2023
Georgia Allen
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26 Oct
2023

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.

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Scams targeting the diocese
Petra Oomen
Petra Oomen
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25 Oct
2023

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

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an old-fashioned church standing alone in a big field
Why is my church so hard to change?
Nathan Hughes
Nathan Hughes
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19 Oct
2023

While leading any kind of change is challenging, churches are arguably the most difficult of all organisations to change. What makes this the case?

Reflections
a man stands in front of an art gallery wall full of paintings
Coffee with Evan
Rachelle Hunt
Rachelle Hunt
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19 Oct
2023

Sit down with Evan Hunt to hear about how he survived a near miss with a train, rescued a sheep from the meat works and overcame the troubles of life with the help of God.

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a couple in striped shirts smiling in front of a cafe counter
Christ-like hospitality with Nick Schryvers from Victus
Petra Oomen
Petra Oomen
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19 Oct
2023

"Our faith has a profound impact on our work," says Nick, "both in our service to those we host, but also in the way we steward the business and care for our staff and their families."

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a man leans against a red ford pickup
Pioneer by Cory Asbury
Petra Oomen
Petra Oomen
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12 Oct
2023

“I’m doing what songwriters and poets and artists are supposed to do,” Cory says about his new album, “which is to give language for the things that we all feel.”

Reviews
a man spins a pottery wheel making a mug from clay
Still on the potter's wheel
Jackie Simmons
Jackie Simmons
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12 Oct
2023

I often say that we should wear a shirt that reads, "Be patient with me, God isn't finished with me yet".

Reflections
scientific drawings and diagrams depicting the biblical creation story
Life in abundance: faith, science, and the evolution debate
Greg Holmes
Greg Holmes
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12 Oct
2023

"We should not rush headlong," Saint Augustine says, "and so firmly take our stand on one side that, if further progress in the search for truth justly undermines this position, we too fall with it."

Reflections
a woman rests her hand on a border collie dog sitting at a church pew
God in all things: Blessing of the Animals in Kaikōura
Courtnay Wilson
Courtnay Wilson
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5 Oct
2023

"If I spent enough time with the tiniest creature – even a caterpillar," says Meistar Eckhart, "I would never have to prepare a sermon."

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