Motueka Parish is three but one – we have churches in Motueka, Ngātīmoti and Riwaka. Distinct but together. Yet not many know each other. So Emily and I wondered: how do we get them to hang out together without organising a service?
The Sharing Shed op shop not only contributes to parish finances, but serves the community of Cobden. I had a chat with Nicki Mora, who joined the around five years ago and has been a part of breathing new life into the faithful establishment.
What if God's call on your life is less about "going", but about "doing"? The same spirit that fell at Pentecost is with you in the school pickup line. In the office. In the cafe.
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A midwinter Christmas dinner to bring the three churches of Motueka Parish together.
"We’re not just there to sell stuff and make money."
Last weekend we finished Emmaus for 2026 by meeting in Marlborough.
Bishop Steve is welcoming anyone and everyone to “go the distance” for Bishopdale College.
What if God says “stay”?
The great Mozart was moved to write: “The organ will always be the king of instruments”.
Who are the people in your neighbourhood?
"We Anglicans have something powerful to offer."
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.
"People in our community are already asking questions about meaning and spirituality."
We lead out of who we are more than what we say.
