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Its time again to scrub up the barbie, get out the tongs, and throw on the apron. NB: new address.

Summer is on the way, so its time to limber up with a bit of sporting activity. Let Roger know if you’d like to go ten pin bowling, as he will be booking the lanes.

Celebrate Matariki with us – all are welcome. Fabulous food, music, kite making, and children’s activities. Matariki is the Māori name for the cluster of stars also known as the Pleiades. It rises in mid-winter and for many Māori, it heralds the start of a new year. Matariki literally means the ‘eyes of god’ (mata … Continued

On 19 September as well as voting inn the government elections, there will be two referendums: a non-binding referendum on Cannabis Legalisation and Control, and a binding referendum on End of Life Choice. This month the Men’s Group is hosting a conversation, at Warwick Mottram’s home in Prebbleton, on whether to legalise voluntary euthanasia for … Continued

The weekend celebrations will conclude with an entertaining afternoon of music featuring the Augmented Choir, Appollo Music, Erin Callanan, Lixin Zhang, Richmond Handbell Ringers, Annabelle Roys, and other performers. An Opening Celebration Information Sheet on the Opening Weekend’s programme is available. If you haven’t already Registered, you can do so here on-line. Or contact Wallace … Continued

A sumptuous 3-course meal is being catered by Cando (a social enterprise of Laura Fergusson Trust), and volunteer waiters will support a local youth fund-raiser for our Opening Celebration Feast. There will also be opportunity for greetings to be shared, reminiscences and entertainment. People with special dietary needs should have indicated this on the Registration … Continued

Manuhiri (visitors) to meet for the pōwhiri in the Huritau Garden (car park side of Aldersgate) by 2:15pm This is the main event of this special weekend and will be led by Rev Philomeno Kinera, and the guest speaker will be Rev Dr Mary Caygill, in the presence of various special guests, including the President … Continued

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of 40 days of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It’s a spiritual discipline to help us put things in perspective, but it often hard to pause and reflect or even be quiet in the busy-ness of our lives and the noise of the city. This Lent, … Continued

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of 40 days of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It’s a spiritual discipline to help us put things in perspective, but it often hard to pause and reflect or even be quiet in the busy-ness of our lives and the noise of the city. This Lent, … Continued

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of 40 days of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It’s a spiritual discipline to help us put things in perspective, but it often hard to pause and reflect or even be quiet in the busy-ness of our lives and the noise of the city. This Lent, … Continued

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of 40 days of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It’s a spiritual discipline to help us put things in perspective, but it often hard to pause and reflect or even be quiet in the busy-ness of our lives and the noise of the city. This Lent, … Continued

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of 40 days of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It’s a spiritual discipline to help us put things in perspective, but it often hard to pause and reflect or even be quiet in the busy-ness of our lives and the noise of the city. This Lent, … Continued

Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of 40 days of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. It’s a spiritual discipline to help us put things in perspective, but it often hard to pause and reflect or even be quiet in the busy-ness of our lives and the noise of the city. This Lent, … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

The hīkoi will give an introduction to the story of the gospel here in Ōtautahi Christchurch, especially in the early days of Maori / European contact and European settlement, with the aim of constructively influencing both our present context and future developments.  While commencing at St Marys Pro-Cathedral, 373 Manchester St., we will soon depart by … Continued