Being lost and found     Now all the tax collectors and sinners were coming near to listen to Jesus. And the Pharisees and the scribes...

Faith in Action Peter Bigwood’s Ministry of Hospitality At 87 years old, Peter Bigwood, a long-time member of the Anglican Parish of...

Not very subtle, Paul! Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to our beloved coworker Philemon …  Grace to you and...

E mihi ana ki te tangata, e tangi ana ki te whenua. Tē taea ngā tapuwae o nanahi, o naianei te ūkui. No reira, kia ngawari te takahi i te...

Living Our Strategy Through Hospitality   “Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have shown...

A place at the table   On one occasion when Jesus was going to the house of a leader of the Pharisees to eat a meal on the Sabbath, they...

It’s good to be back and to return to Waiapu following my sabbatical rest. The sabbatical was a valuable opportunity to take a break for...

Now [Jesus] was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. And just then there appeared a woman with a spirit that had crippled...

Hospitality - Parish of Tauranga Focusing on Intentional Welcome - Marg Jeremy and a team have been working on Welcome at Holy Trinity. ...

Safeguarding is all about ensuring that children, young people and vulnerable adults are protected from abuse and neglect. If there are...

Five Strategic Questions Regarding Welcoming 1. If someone walked into our church for the first time, what would they experience in the...

Hospitality - Creating Communities of Belonging I want you to think of the last time you visited a different church. Would you return?...

Do not be afraid   “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions...

"Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to strangers." – Romans 12:13 Genuine hospitality is a week-long practice. It...

Barn Guy Gets it Wrong Someone in the crowd said to [Jesus], “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he...

Lord, teach us to pray.     [Jesus] was praying in a certain place, and after he had finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord,...

Hospitality as Holy Welcome "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without...

Now as they went on their way, [Jesus] entered a certain village where a woman named Martha welcomed him. She had a sister named Mary,...

Written by Rev'd John and Rev'd Sue Matthews Kia ora koutou/Greetings everyone It’s good to be able to share with you some of the joys of...

On Sunday, 29 June the Church of All Saints in the Parish of Taradale celebrate 150 years since its consecration on St Peter's Day, 1875....