Every Spring our church focuses on God’s creation as part of the current national Methodist Church’s 10 year strategic plan, Rekindling the Vā of Papatūānuku. Last weekend a group of Durham Street Methodists enjoyed a stay at Hinewai Reserve visitor hut on Banks Peninsula. A full house of 14 folk (from 3 to 70yrs+) enjoyed … Continued
Join us after church on Sunday 26th February for an informal BBQ in the Huritau Garden. Good kai, good conversation, good connections. We will be hosting members of the Sunday morning AA group to help build connections. There is no charge but please register with David by email (davidp@otiake.nz) before Wednesday with number of people … Continued
Many thanks to the Christchurch West, North and South congregations for joining with us for four combined Sunday services in January. It was great to see so many people of all ages coming together and to hear different worship leaders. The photos below are from three of the services.
Members of the Durham Street congregation were deeply saddened to hear of the death of Rev. Rob Ferguson on 8th December 2022. Rob came out of his second ‘retirement’ in 2016 to be our church’s first StreeTs minister and spent over two years wandering the streets of Christchurch, bringing a church presence to the city … Continued
The Christchurch Methodist Mission were named last night as a finalist in the Westpac Champion Business Awards. Along with Cholmondeley and Christchurch City Mission, they are up for The Press Champion Community Impact Award. It is great to be recognised for their efforts, especially in housing, and particularly in leading the HousingFirst initiative in Christchurch along with 5 other organisations. Most of … Continued