Cat obsession, bus driving and herbal tea – introducing Kimberly and Nathan, who are bringing the word on restoration and justice at Spring Camp 2025.

"There's a hungry nation waiting to hear from Jesus. Every time we go out on the street or every time we do a bigger event, we just see God move and see how hungry people are."

Psychologists call it individuation: the process of working out for yourself what to hold onto from your upbringing, and what to let go of. For Christian families, it often comes with deep uncertainty.

The Anglican Church was present at the signing of Te Tiriti and remains called to walk alongside its ongoing story. That means we’re part of this conversation already. The question I ask is how can we engage with grace?

The Abbey 2025 wrapped up at El Rancho in Waikanae this weekend after drawing around 300 youth workers and young adults from across Aotearoa.

St Christopher's celebrated their 116th birthday with multicultural performances, a new book, and some lifechanging pork belly.

The call to reconciliation is especially poignant when we consider the deep and painful divisions in places like Palestine and Israel.

What’s it really like to be a hospital chaplain? Stephen shares about nearly a decade of ministry, from medically blunt conversations (“Trust me, I’ve heard a few things!”) to moments of deep grace.

I had a chat with two women about their work with Open Home Foundation, the needs of this region, and the ways God is at work in the lives of tamariki and rangatahi.

"It’s a gift to wake up each day and create Christian media," says Gary Hoogvliet, Nelson-based host of Radio Rhema's afternoon show.

Nelson’s iconic Christ Church Cathedral celebrated the 100th anniversary of its marble building over the weekend with tours, services, and a commemorative tree planting.

Mission is not the job of a select few, it’s the calling of the whole Church. Here's a recap of what happened when we all said "come and see".

I received a personal call from Bishop Steve, inviting me to be part of the Bishop’s Gifted Evangelists Group. I felt truly honoured and blessed that someone saw potential in me and believed I am gifted in evangelism.

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.

"Being in a space of creativity that was also a space of God and worship really helped me feel that God could be found in spaces like that."

Celebrating the launch of the new Cobden-Runanga Parish website, we look back on the last couple of decades of technology.

After a journey of discernment, ordination and curacy, I'm stepping into the role of minister at Hills Community Church. Believe it or not, I learned some of my most valuable lessons in ministry when Greg and I started training for an ultramarathon!

Rev Russell Pickersgill-Brown reflects on how the Motueka community pulled together after back-to-back floods. From sultana loaves to jazz-accompanied dinners, he shares stories of hope, unity and the quiet presence of Christ in crisis.

As floods swept through Tasman, St Barnabas Church in Riwaka lived out Jesus’ call to love neighbours through muddy boots, shared meals and prayer. A small parish with a big heart, they show how faith shines through in hard times.

Preachers on Tour is a new initiative trialled in Buller to give emerging leaders preaching experience and relieve pressure on local vicars. Josh and Kimberly’s West Coast adventure was encouraging for both them and the parishes they visited.

When Leadership Camp 2025 was forced to shift at the last minute, Spanky Moore helped lead the change. In this kōrero, he reflects on what surprised him, what carried through, and what the quick change revealed about who we are as a diocesan whānau.

James Beck of A Rocha shares how Eco Church Aotearoa is helping churches across Aotearoa integrate sustainability and creation care into every part of church life. From theology to tree planting, it's a journey of faith, action, and renewal.

Leadership Camp 2025 has been cancelled due to weather risks, but you're warmly invited to a free two-day event at St Barnabas, Stoke with Bishop Oscar and Sam Harvey. All welcome – including livestream and kids' programme. RSVP online.