Three things stood out to me in particular from examining the Patmos World Attitudes Bible Survey – what can we learn from them?
"Often it’s hard to find the right language for mental health and wellbeing. But this is the language of art, which is universal."
A team from All Saints in Nelson showed "what a community can achieve when it gets behind something" in the highlands of Papua New Guinea to support Mission Aviation Fellowship workers gathering for a staff conference.
The impact this one little girl and her small Māori translation of the Gospel of Luke had on New Zealand is great and will not be soon forgotten.
I want to create spaces where women – regardless of theological persuasion – can find support, training, and companions to walk alongside them through the seasons of leadership.
Something remarkable has been happening in the Awatere: groups of RSE (Recognised Seasonal Employer) workers gathering around the Bible – in two languages.
William Tyndale’s work provided millions of people across the world with the Bible in their own language. It also cost him his life.
Francis’ joy and love for God was so infectious that it wasn’t long before others came to join him, each renouncing everything they had and giving it to the poor.
Hello everyone! This week I started my role in the Nelson Diocese as ministry coordinator for older persons services.
Here are three ideas that I, along with two other Nelson-based parishioners, have said “yes” to in the last month – ideas that take little time or money to run but care for the holistic wellbeing of people, including ourselves.
Day one back as diocesan manager – and straight into the diocesan synod. What a welcome!
I caught up with Hana about how she's found her Bishopdale internship this year. Read this if you might be interested in an internship yourself – scholarships close next week!
While strategies and plans are vital, they are not enough. For the revitalisation road ahead, we need fresh fire. I believe God is inviting us to a deeper work: to cultivate hearts that burn.
It was a gift for me to have members of my church family come into my workplace at Restorative Justice a few weeks ago to pray for the work, the people and the space we meet and operate in.
Artists and art appreciators gathered to "Make Sense of Making" in the Makery in a two-day course led by Venn Foundation's Centre for the Arts.
This week, we celebrate 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week). So why is it important for us, as Tikanga Pākehā, to learn and speak te reo?
What matters most for someone in their first months of faith? I spoke with Rev Mark Johnson, who shared some inspiring stories and offered practical insights on the art of welcoming fledgling believers.
Nurses from the Nelson-based not-for-profit Whanake Youth travelled to Apia in Samoa, seeing over 200 children and connecting with the local school.
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.
