Second Sunday in Lent Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Readers: Garth Nowland-Foreman & Natalie Henderson Prayers of the People: Dorothy Drew Steward: Garth Nowland-Foreman Morning Tea: Mere & Kili Tubucake Children’s supporter: May O’Neil More about our Sunday Gatherings
First Sunday in Lent Leader of Worship: Rev Darryn Hickling Readers: Anita Hickling & Pauline McKay Prayers of the People: Digby Prosser Steward: Digby Prosser Morning Tea: Mere & Kili Tubucake Children’s supporter: Judith Prosser More about our Sunday Gatherings
Transfiguration Leader of Worship: Lucy D’Aeth Readers: Jeff Kinera & Judith Prosser Prayers of the People: Ian Clarke Steward: Pauline McKay Morning Tea: Anita & Darryn Hickling Children’s supporter: Darryn & Anita Hickling More about our Sunday Gatherings
5th Sunday in Epiphany & Waitangi Day Service Leader of Worship: Maui Stuart & Rev Philo Kinera Readers: Andre Heppelthwaite & Philo Kinera Prayers of the People: Valerie Marshall Steward: Valerie Marshall Morning Tea: Judith & Digby Prosser Children’s supporter: Sue Spindler More about our Sunday Gatherings
4th Sunday in Epiphany Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Readers: Jeff Kinera & Philo Kinera Prayers of the People: Sue Spindler Steward: Sue Spindler Morning Tea: Terry Reid & Warwick Mottram Children’s supporters: Darryn & Anita Hickling More about our Sunday Gatherings
AWAKEN: 26-28 March 2021, Wellington An awesome opportunity for Aotearoa’s rainbow faith community to gather together, make new frinds, be encouraged and connect with queer and non-binary people of faith. It’s also a place for youth workers, parents and pastors who want to engage to learn about supporting and affirming this community. Keynote speakers include Dr … Continued
We will be watching together and discussing a fascinating webinar by David Tombs (Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago) on what Liberation Theology, from a very different society in Latin America in the 1960s, might offer us in our context today. In doing so he uncovers some helpful tools (10 legacies of … Continued
The Men’s Group kick off the year with their famous street walk. This year’s guide for a stroll around the inner city is Darryn Hickling. Meet at Aldersgate for a 7:00pm start.
All we want for Christmas is an end to poverty What will it take? What policies are needed? Is there the political will to make it happen? Hear and discuss the issues with our expert panel: Trevor McGlinchey (Ngāi Tahu), Executive Officer, NZ Council for Christian Social Services, and member of the Government’s Welfare Expert … Continued
Its that time of the year again – where we head into BC (before Christmas). While the popular image of Christmas is fun and toys and happy families, this is not the case for everyone. For more than we might expect in our community, Christmas can be a difficult, sad or lonely time. We want … Continued
The Canterbury Hebrew Congregation have invited us to visit their synagogue, Beth El, just up the road at 406 Durham Street North. As well as showing us around their house of worship, they are happy to answer questions about Judaism or anything we would like to chat about, and share some Kosher food (please come … Continued
Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Readers: Kilimoa Tubucake & Andre Heppelthwaite Prayers of the People: Judith Prosser Steward: Digby Prosser Morning Tea: Kay Lloyd More about our Sunday Gatherings
Leader of Worship: Digby Prosser Readers: Hugh Mingard & Terry Reid Prayers of the People: Pauline McKay Steward: Sue Spindler Morning Tea: Mere & Kili Tubucake More about our Sunday Gatherings
As a part of Biketober, Cantabrians are encouraged to get on their bikes to our places of worship on Friday 9th, Saturday 10th, and Sunday 11th October. This is multi-faith event and people are encouraged to participate on their day of worship. More information here on Pedal to Prayer Sunday. Everyone is invited to take photos … Continued
Next Step Expo is an expo of services and community activities for people with disabilities, especially school leavers, and their whanau/careers. Ben Nowland-Foreman (and his support team) will again be representing Durham Street Methodists as the only church which is a part of the Expo. Its a great chance to showcase our inclusive community. The … Continued
This special Supporters’ Council celebrates the 75th Anniversary of Christian World Service (CWS), when Archbishop West Watson launched the first Christmas Appeal in a letter to The Press on 15 Dec 1945 – appealing for funds for war-torn Greece. The tradition of international cooperation and partnership has continued ever since. The Supporters’ Council is made … Continued
Monday 23 November: Canterbury Philharmonia Rehearsal Tuesday 24 November: Christchurch Methodist Mission – ParentWorks 7:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Wednesday 25 November: Statistics NZ – Census Design Review Workshop Durham Street Methodists Parish Council Friday 27 November: 5:00pm Workaholics Anonymous Meeting Saturday 28 November: 9:30am Braided Te Awa Whiria: Conversations about Spiritual Wellbeing Sunday 29 November: … Continued
Tuesday 1 December: 7:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Thursday 3 December: Oranga Tamariki: Family Group Conference (FGC) Coordinator Hui Health Professionals Hui Housing First Meeting Friday 4 December: Leadership Forum 2:00pm LEAD Soul Spa: Self-care Workshop for Community Leaders 4:45pm Workaholics Anonymous Meeting Sunday 4 October: 10:00am Durham Street Methodists Sunday Gathering 10:30am Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting
The second of a 2-part seminar series at The Chapel of the Waves (New Brighton) to empower individuals, and whanau/families to: explore alternative ways of celebrating funerals, and honouring and farewelling our loved ones; and, support each other well through the grieving process both before and after death. Sessions will be led by Jim Consedine, … Continued
The first of a 2-part seminar series at The Chapel of the Waves (New Brighton) to empower individuals, and whanau/families to: explore alternative ways of celebrating funerals, and honouring and farewelling our loved ones; and, support each other well through the grieving process both before and after death. Sessions will be led by Jim Consedine, … Continued