Rev Philo reflects on her ministry
Reverend Philomeo Kinera will be retiring at the end of this year after 38 years in ministry as
Supporting Ukraine
Organised by Anna who attends Durham Street Church regularly, last Saturday saw a festival celebrating Ukrainian culture at
Celebrating Spring
In Creation, Spring
On the first Sunday in September we celebrated Spring with a flower-filled service. For the rest of the
We’re a Living Wage employer
In Living wage
The Durham Street Methodist congregation are proud that the church has become accredited as a Living Wage employer.
Beauty in Creation
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
In Spirited Conversations
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
In Community
On Monday 1st December from 7.30-9.00am, Durham Street Methodist Church will host a community breakfast for Ōtautahi on