We had a wonderful year of stories and reflections in 2023.
Before our regular weekly Kōrero starts up again in February, why not take a look at some of the articles you might have missed (or might like to revisit) from the past year?
Here are some that stand out.
From the roots embedded in his family's spiritual whakapapa to the global expression of Anglican worship, he invites us to discover the depth and breadth that make Anglicanism a rich and vibrant tradition.
I long to see the renewal of the Anglican Church in these islands: a Church that reaches deep into our Reformation story and mission heritage to reach wide and bring hope to a world desperate for the good news of the Lord Jesus!
Bishop Steve Maina, Why am I an Anglican?
We read a tale of humble beginnings in a small house to an iconic joinery factory turned vibrant youth haven. Filled with second-hand couches, ball decorations and an endless supply of lollies, The Shed is more than a recreational space – it's a cultural cornerstone on the West Coast.
Greg Holmes, our Science and Faith Ambassador, debunks the idea that scientific knowledge negates the need for God. Through a series of articles he opened a number of fascinating conversations throughout the year.
As we unravel the layers upon layers of mystery within the universe, we are finding that it is a profoundly improbable universe. And I find it impossible to address the existence of the universe without also addressing the originator of the universe.
Greg Holmes, The order of the universe
Rach sat down for a brew with a plethora of colourful characters over the year to explore what makes them unique. This one in particular is her husband!
Bishop’s Chaplain Simon Martin shares the broad themes drawn out from contributions and introduces the Revitalise Nelson project.
They landed in 1992 with the mission of translating the New Testament into their language. Pip and Paul inspire us with their dedication to God’s calling on their lives.
Zane talks about the overlap between ordained ministry and racecar commentary.
It’s been a huge encouragement to be walking slowly with people who are interested in faith, and who do have questions about Jesus, and to be able to gently start to answer some of those questions from the Bible. If I can do that in a petrolhead environment, I reckon the rest of us can do that in our areas of interest too.
Zane Elliott, Revving it up with the Rev
He provides a space for people to explore mental wellbeing while getting their hands dirty with mulch and fertiliser, and offers it to the community for free.
Allen and Michaela Carbon are capturing and documenting beautiful old church buildings across Aotearoa, including many of our own.
I love these little old church buildings because they are a physical picture of Christian fellowship.
Michaela Carbon, Churches of NZ: celebrating our heritage
And there are so many more! Like the one about the reverend who sits at a cafe to talk to strangers every week, or the one on funny church signs, or any from Graham O'Brien's series on being Anglican. You can find all the articles from the past year here.
It was a real blessing and privilege to curate and write Kōrero articles in 2023, and I'm looking forward to continuing that this year.
It would be so helpful!
Check out other articles in the
series below.
More articles in the
series are to come.
We have invited these writers to share their experiences, ideas and opinions in the hope that these will provoke thought, challenge you to go deeper and inspire you to put your faith into action. These articles should not be taken as the official view of the Nelson Diocese on any particular matter.
We had a wonderful year of stories and reflections in 2023.
Before our regular weekly Kōrero starts up again in February, why not take a look at some of the articles you might have missed (or might like to revisit) from the past year?
Here are some that stand out.
From the roots embedded in his family's spiritual whakapapa to the global expression of Anglican worship, he invites us to discover the depth and breadth that make Anglicanism a rich and vibrant tradition.
I long to see the renewal of the Anglican Church in these islands: a Church that reaches deep into our Reformation story and mission heritage to reach wide and bring hope to a world desperate for the good news of the Lord Jesus!
Bishop Steve Maina, Why am I an Anglican?
We read a tale of humble beginnings in a small house to an iconic joinery factory turned vibrant youth haven. Filled with second-hand couches, ball decorations and an endless supply of lollies, The Shed is more than a recreational space – it's a cultural cornerstone on the West Coast.
Greg Holmes, our Science and Faith Ambassador, debunks the idea that scientific knowledge negates the need for God. Through a series of articles he opened a number of fascinating conversations throughout the year.
As we unravel the layers upon layers of mystery within the universe, we are finding that it is a profoundly improbable universe. And I find it impossible to address the existence of the universe without also addressing the originator of the universe.
Greg Holmes, The order of the universe
Rach sat down for a brew with a plethora of colourful characters over the year to explore what makes them unique. This one in particular is her husband!
Bishop’s Chaplain Simon Martin shares the broad themes drawn out from contributions and introduces the Revitalise Nelson project.
They landed in 1992 with the mission of translating the New Testament into their language. Pip and Paul inspire us with their dedication to God’s calling on their lives.
Zane talks about the overlap between ordained ministry and racecar commentary.
It’s been a huge encouragement to be walking slowly with people who are interested in faith, and who do have questions about Jesus, and to be able to gently start to answer some of those questions from the Bible. If I can do that in a petrolhead environment, I reckon the rest of us can do that in our areas of interest too.
Zane Elliott, Revving it up with the Rev
He provides a space for people to explore mental wellbeing while getting their hands dirty with mulch and fertiliser, and offers it to the community for free.
Allen and Michaela Carbon are capturing and documenting beautiful old church buildings across Aotearoa, including many of our own.
I love these little old church buildings because they are a physical picture of Christian fellowship.
Michaela Carbon, Churches of NZ: celebrating our heritage
And there are so many more! Like the one about the reverend who sits at a cafe to talk to strangers every week, or the one on funny church signs, or any from Graham O'Brien's series on being Anglican. You can find all the articles from the past year here.
It was a real blessing and privilege to curate and write Kōrero articles in 2023, and I'm looking forward to continuing that this year.
It would be so helpful!
Check out other articles in the
series below.
More articles in the
series are to come.
