We communicate a lot with our hands. A friendly wave when we see someone we notice at a distance, a nice firm handshake when meeting somebody. The Bible suggests that our hands also communicate a lot about the state of our hearts.
“We would love the land to be an expression of the call and kaupapa of All Saints, to be a church that’s for the good of the city. Some people will never come into a church. But this gives us an opportunity to engage and encounter the community.”
Synod 2026 took place over the weekend, with around 100 Anglicans gathering to connect and make decisions.
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The cafe is operating out of a container with a story, established on land with a story.
"We’ve got to work together."
Many parts. One Body. Flourishing together.
Limitation breeds innovation.
Us humans are pretty obsessed with this idea of our “rights”.
Most of us will face our own challenges or walk alongside someone who is struggling.
Synod shows what makes Anglican leadership different from other denominations.
Humanity is placed inside the cosmic temple to act as God's representatives.
I invite you to pray for children and families ministries in another parish.
The big changes in my life have grown out of small, ordinary moments – not grand gestures.
"Every body matters. Everybody matters."
"People in our community are already asking questions about meaning and spirituality."
