In the last two years, I’ve been encouraged and challenged in my role in this diocese – allow me to share my musings as I pass this baton on to the next coordinator.
Four years in an intentional flat turned prayer, kai, and mission into daily habits. Suter House stretched our comfort and sanded rough edges, forming Jesus-loving leaders. Shared rhythms, unity under pressure, and real service reshaped us.
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.
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?
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?
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.
Rita Bell isn’t spending retirement on cruise ships – she’s serving her community with compassion and quiet faith. From church to the streets of Wakefield, Rita shows that everyday acts of kindness can be powerful expressions of mission.
Jan Northfield has faithfully led rest home chaplaincy across Nelson and Waimea, doubling the number of volunteers and offering care and hope to many. As she steps down this May, we honour her ministry and the love she’s shared so generously.
When Daryl Collingwood and Tanya Charles partnered to serve their community, lives were changed. Through Motueka Parish’s Care Team and Age Concern, they’re providing holistic care that reaches beyond church walls.
The inspiration struck while attending a clubs day at Canterbury University. It was a fantastic way for students to engage with different clubs, and I thought, why not bring that concept to Nelson?
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?
In the Nelson diocese, we sadly have one of the highest rates of child poverty at 18.5%. So what can we do about it?
Clear waters, golden beaches, hot days... Convergence didn’t have any coconuts with mini umbrellas to drink from, but it had everything else, as well as family and collective worship of our good God.
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.
