Walking Group: Rediscovering the Groynes
Meet at 10:00am in the car park by the innermost pedestrian bridge in Picnic Area 1 at The Groynes
“Boy Erased” fund-raiser for Rainbow Youth
Diverse Church NZ proudly present Boy Erased movie fundraiser for Rainbow Youth, and OUTLineNZ (Nationwide). Join us and Christchurch Pride for this Premiere event and enjoy a complimentary glass of wine and popcorn. $20 tickets from Eventfinda. Rating: R15 (Rape, cruelty, offensive language and suicide references) Staring Troye Sivan, Lucas Hedges, Nicole Kidman, Russell Crowe and Joel Edgerton, … Continued
Awaken 2019 LGBT+ Christian National Conference
New Zealand’s National Rainbow Christian Gathering, Auckland, 15-17 February 2019 Keynote speaker, Pādraig ō Tuama, is a poet and theologian based in Belfast. Since 2014 he has been the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation witness, dedicated to transforming conflict, through a human encounter. Workshops include: Queer Affirming Theology; Coming Out; … Continued
Men’s Group Promenade
The Men’s Group reconvenes for 2019 by walking the City Promenade to the Margaret Mahy Playground and back —an opportunity to re-connect with one another after the summer break, and to finalise our 2019 programme over a drink at a café along the way. Meet on the corner of Lichfield Street and Oxford Terrace (suggested … Continued
Worship at Margaret Stoddart Village
We lead a simple worship service at Maragaret Stoddart Retirement Village
Induction
An Induction is the church gathering to officially appoint an ordained person to serve with a particular faith community. This evening Rev. Philo Kinera and Rev. Darryn Hickling will be inducted to their new roles with Durham Street Methodist Church – Philo as our presbyter and Darryn with our StreeTs programme. Worship leader: Rev. Andrew … Continued
Sunday Gathering
Leader of Worship: Philomeno Kinera. Readers: Pauline McKay, Daniela Bagozzi. Prayers: Valerie Marshall More about our Sunday Gatherings
Sunday Gathering
Leader of Worship: Darryn Hickling. Readers: Digby Prosser, Sarah Jane Piper. Prayers: Judith Prosser. More about our Sunday Gatherings
Theology Discovery Group
Welcome to the New Year for Theology Discovery, meeting in the Chapel at WesleyCare, access from Marblewood Drive, Papanui. Ian Clarke will facilitate a discussion on Louis Fletcher’s 2010 book, Ghandi: His Life and Message for the World. Contact theologygroup@aldersgate.org.nz for a copy of an extract to read before the meeting if at all possible. … Continued
Community Fun Afternoon
Aratupu – an early childhood & family service of Christchurch Methodist Mission – is turning 40. Not bad for an early childhood centre! To celebrate its 40th birthday, on Friday 25th January there will be a community fun afternoon at Aratupu, and you are invited to join the fun. Bouncy castle, sausage sizzle, giant … Continued
Sunday Gathering
Covenant Service and Holy Communion. Leader of Worship: Philomeno Kinera. Readers: Pauline McKay, Terry Reid. Prayers: Dorothy Drew
Sunday Gathering
Leader of Worship: Brian Turner. Readers: Deborah Davids, Valerie Marshall Prayers: Daniela Bagozzi At a special morning tea following the worship, we will acknowledge the ministry that Jill van de Geer has given to our faith community, especially over the last 3 years. (If you would like to contribute to a gift for Jill, you … Continued
Sunday Gathering
Wedding Blessing of Mere & Kili, and Baptism of Bati. Following the service we will have our normal morning tea with Knox Presbyterian congregation, followed by a reception in the Hall – which our congregation is hosting. Everyone welcome. If you can assist with setting up or cleaning up, please speak to Gaynor. Leader of … Continued
Men’s Group
End of year BBQ hosted by Digby. BYO protein, drinks, and food to share as you are able. We will maintain the custom of reflecting on the year that has been and thinking ahead to the programme for 2019.
Sunday Gathering
Leader of Worship: Jill van de Geer & Bill Wallace. Reader: Wallace Woodley. Prayers: Pauline McKay.
Sunday Gathering
Combined worship with Knox Presbyterian Church. Leader of worship: Jill van de Geer. Reader: Deborah Davids. Prayers: Dorothy Drew.
Tuesday Walking Group
For final outing and end-of-year lunch: Pool cars at St Stephen’s and travel to McHugh Forest Park, Darfield (situated off Horndon Street and beside the Midland Railway Line). Lunch at 12noon at the Fat Beagle Cafe, 51 South Terrace, Darfield.
Sunday Gathering
Combined Communion service with Knox Presbyterian Church. Leader of worship: Stephanie Robson & Jill van de Geer. Readers: Sarah Jane Piper. Prayers: Matthew Croucher.
Sunday Gathering
Leader of worship: Valerie Marshall. Reader: Sue Spindler. Prayers: Digby Prosser.
Christmas Day Gathering
Christmas Day Service (NB: earlier start time). Leaders of Worship: Jill van de Geer & Stephanie Robson. Readers: Digby Prosser, Daniela Bagozzi. Prayers: Stephanie Robson.