“I’m Giving Up White Privilege for Lent”

A ‘watch party’ to watch together a webinar produced for Aotearoa New Zealand audiences by Community Research of  Dr Robin Di’Angelo, renowned writer and speaker. After coining the term “White Fragility” in an article, to describe the defensiveness that even the most well-meaning white people exhibit when their ideas about race and racism are challenged, … Continued

Parenting Forward – Day 3

An On-line conference at the intersection of Parenting and Progressive Faith. Broadcast 11:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April 2020 (NZT). Break Cycles of Toxic Religiosity and Raise Children with Healthy Spirituality An amazing line up of speakers is on offer – check them out at this link. If even a few are … Continued

Parenting Forward – Day 2

An On-line conference at the intersection of Parenting and Progressive Faith. Broadcast 11:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April 2020 (NZT). Break Cycles of Toxic Religiosity and Raise Children with Healthy Spirituality An amazing line up of speakers is on offer – check them out at this link. If even a few are … Continued

Sunday Gathering – Lent 5

Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Lent 5 Readers: Kilimoa Tubucake, Garth Nowland-Foreman Prayers of the People: Judith Prosser More about our Sunday Gatherings

Sunday Gathering – Lent 4

Leader of Worship: Matthew Croucher Lent 4 Readers: Maui Stuart, Hugh Mingard Prayers of the People: Sue Spindler More about our Sunday Gatherings

Sunday Gathering – Lent 3

Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Lent 3 Readers: Terry Reid, Warwick Mottram Prayers of the People: Mere Tubucake More about our Sunday Gatherings

Sunday Gathering – Lent 2

Leader of Worship: Lucy D’Aeth Lent 2 Readers: Dorothy Drew, Jeff Kinera Prayers of the People: Valerie Marshall More about our Sunday Gatherings

Sunday Gathering – Lent 1 & Opening Weekend

Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Lent 1: World Day of Prayer Guest Reflection: Rev Dr Mary Caygill Readers: Sue Spindler and Pauline McKay Prayers of the People: Darryn Hickling This Sunday we celebrate Holy Communion together – everyone is welcome to share; our table is fully inclusive and open to all More about our … Continued

Parenting Forward – Day 1

An On-line conference at the intersection of Parenting and Progressive Faith. Broadcast 11:30am-2:30pm, Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 and Thursday 23 April 2020 (NZT). Break Cycles of Toxic Religiosity and Raise Children with Healthy Spirituality An amazing line up of speakers is on offer – check them out at this link. If even a few are … Continued

Opening Celebration Weekend

We have a host of exciting events to celebrate the opening of Aldersgate | Our Gathering Place | Puari Huinga – a new centre for inclusive spirituality and social justice in the city: Monday 17 Feb: Closing Date for entries in Children’s Art Exhibition on the theme of The Essence of Aroha Saturday 22 Feb – … Continued

Holocaust Memorial Day

The United Nations designated 27 January as International Holocaust Remembrance Day—the date Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by the Soviet forces. Here is a copy of the United Nations Resolution. The Holocaust, also known as the Shoah, was the World War II genocide of the European Jews. Between 1941 and 1945, across German-occupied Europe, Nazi Germany and its … Continued

Sunday Gathering – Transfiguration

Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Epiphany 6 Readers: Warwick Mottram, Andre Heppelthwaite Prayers of the People: Maui Stuart More about our Sunday Gatherings

Sunday Gathering – Epiphany 6

Leader of Worship: Rev Darryn Hickling Epiphany 6 Readers: Rev Philo Kinera, Terry Reid Prayers of the People: Dorothy Drew More about our Sunday Gatherings

Sunday Gathering – Epiphany 5

Leader of Worship: Rev Philo Kinera Epiphany 5 Readers: Mere Tubucake, Anita Hickling Prayers of the People: Sue Spindler More about our Sunday Gatherings

Sunday Gathering – Epiphany 4

Leader of Worship: Rev Norman West Epiphany 4 Readers: Warwick Mottram, Kilimoa Tubucake Prayers of the People: Daniela Bagozzi More about our Sunday Gatherings

Interfaith Pot-luck

End of Year Interfaith Get Together. Please bring a vegetarian food contribution – could be soup, curry, rice, or a sweet/savoury plate of after-dinner food. An opportunity to mingle in a relaxed way and get to know each other better. There will also be a brief discussion of some of the up-coming events for 2020.

Free Webinar on White Fragility – for courageous souls only

Feeling brave enough to explore why its so hard for White people to talk about racism? This free webinar, presented by Community Research is what you are looking for. In a unique opportunity for Aotearoa New Zealand, award-winning American writer, trainer and speaker, Dr Robin DiAngelo, will help you understand how you can engage and … Continued

Creating Equitable Neighbourhoods

Creating Equitable Neighbourhoods: A Christchurch Conversation, with Dr Antwi Akom – brought to us by Christchurch City Council and Te Putahi – Christchurch Centre for Architecture & City-making. Interested in seeing a Christchurch as a city of opportunity for all? A place that represents us and in which everyone can belong? While there are often … Continued

Walking Group: End of Year Lunch in Ilam

Tuesday Walking Group – End of Year Lunch in Ilam Park and meet at 12 noon at The Preservatory, 247 Waimairi Road, Ilam (corner of Wentworth Street). Former Walking Group members and friends welcome. RSVP to Wallace by Monday 25 November.

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