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
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