Beauty in Creation
Our main reading and the reflection on Sunday 31st May focused on the first creation story (Genesis 1:1-2:4). The
Aotearoa’s changing social cohesion
We are privileged to have Shamubeel Eaqub leading our next Spirited Conversation meeting in person. Shamubeel is a
Pride month 2026
In LGBTI+, Pride
Pride month is coming round again and Durham Street Methodist Church is once again proud to be running
Fifteen years on
In Earthquake memorial
Last Sunday, 22 February 2026, was the 15th anniversary of the earthquake in Ōtautahi Christchurch when 185 people
Summer Combined Services
In Combined services
As in previous years, we will be combining with other Christchurch Methodist churches during the summer. Services will
World AIDS Day Breakfast
On Monday 1st December from 7.30-9.00am, Durham Street Methodist Church will host a community breakfast for Ōtautahi on
Powered by the sun
In Solar panels
This week Aldersgate has become greener, with power starting to be generated from the recently-installed solar panels covering
Celebrating Spring at Hinewai
In Community, Creation
Every Spring our church focuses on God’s creation as part of the current national Methodist Church’s 10 year
Spirited Conversations
In Public Issues
Come and join us for ‘Spirited Conversation’ once a month. On the second Wednesday of each month from
Regulatory Standards Bill
In Parliamentary Submissions
One of our recent monthly Spirited Conversation meetings was an informative talk by Melanie Nelson about the possible