In Exodus 34 we come to a moment of hope and redemption after a monumental fall from grace.
In church tradition, from early days, St Michael was regarded as the angel to lead Christian armies against evil, and as a protector of individual Christians against the devil.
One of the gifts Christ gives to the church is evangelists – certain people that just can’t help but proclaim Christ everywhere they go. But we are all called to be witnesses to the good news we have received.
In the first of the series “We Recommend”, I had a chat with Rev Tim Bustin, vicar of All Saints in Nelson. Tim recommends a book by Peter Scazzero called Emotionally Healthy Discipleship.
I feel like Jeremiah's words echo down through the ages. The church in New Zealand, perceived by many to be irrelevant and out of touch, has often seized upon exilic imagery.
Paying attention to the natural world is a form of worship as we read the "book of creation".
If someone is scratching my back, I’ll scratch theirs. As long as we are all scratching each other's backs, we’re all happy. But what about when don’t receive anything back?
Parishes with earthquake prone buildings have to consider whether to fund the strengthening work for the buildings, or re-think and re-imagine what church might look like.
Jay’s talk ignited a spark among many to explore our rich missional heritage and look deeper into the value of a reconciled, bicultural church community.
A life with Jesus requires regular pruning, as does any vine. We have seasons of fruit-bearing and seasons of rest and recuperation.
When Juliet says goodnight to Romeo she is saying that their parting is sorrowful because she will miss him – but why is it sweet?
As a Christian, I knew in theory that God is someone who sits outside of space and time, who can see the beginning from the end. But now I knew it as a reality. God knew what was going to happen in five months time.
I was lost and stuck. It lasted for about 10 years. I didn’t realise there was a term for it at the time, but I was starting to deconstruct my faith.
I’d never heard of a "human library" until I was contacted by Multicultural Nelson Tasman, asking whether I would be interested in being a part of one during the Multicultural Festival.
This winter both Anglican Care and Fifeshire will be partners in providing winter grants, with Anglican Care focussing on the older age group across the diocese.
As “believers” we don’t go far down this theological chat about doubt without mentioning good ol’ Thomas – the Thomas with the bad rap. “Doubting Thomas”, said like it’s the biggest sin to doubt.
Spiritual direction is not a lofty concept reserved for mystics or theologians. It’s a profound person-centered spiritual exploration, a sacred practice rooted in the Christian tradition.
"It is a huge privilege to be asked to lead in this way," said Archbishop Justin Duckworth, new senior bishop of the New Zealand Dioceses.
Pentecost isn’t over! The story that started so long ago and continued throughout the history of the early church is still being lived out by Christians today.
The singing was wonderful, the prayers very appropriate and moving, the bishop’s sermon very stirring, the faith of the people obvious. God was in the building – Jesus was claiming hearts.
Fostering unity among the young people, youth leaders and youth groups has been a constant priority for me. It's a crucial part of being a follower of Jesus: to be known for our love for one another.
Coming in as a level 5 student, I was very much ready to just learn some fancy words to have under my belt if I needed one day. I wasn't so ready to let God touch my heart with all of those things.
This Mother’s Day, we walk with you.
"I didn't work out until my 30s that I was probably a gifted evangelist," says Julie-anne. "And the image that I'd had of what a gifted evangelist looked like was quite different. I was a bit more 'ordinary'."
Many of us would love for our churches to be more intergenerational – but we can't achieve this through just a programme, an activity or a resource. So where do we begin?
