“I Made You Wonderfully” – the theme based on Psalm 143: 19 was chosen by the Cook Island women who prepared the resources for the World Day of Prayer 2025.The…
Ecclesiasticus 27:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 The Book of Sirach or Ecclesiasticus is also known as The Wisdom of Jesus the Son of Sirach. It is said to be…
Beautiful sunshine, a diverse community, lots of laughter and the good feeling about having accomplished good deeds - the Auckland Inter-Faith Council organised a successful creek clean-up. All our Faiths…
Reflection, Sunday 23 February 1 Samuel 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; 1 Corinthians 15:45-49; Luke 6:27-38 In the Book of Samuel, Saul is looking for David in the desert. The desert,…
Peacenic - a Picnic for Peace. This annual event is a popular event organised by the Council of Christians and Muslims in cooperation with the Pearl of Island Foundation and…
Reflection on the Readings for Sunday 16 February Jeremiah 17:5-8; 1 Corinthians 15:12,16-20; Luke 6:17,20-26 Contrasts explained in scenarios are very effective when it comes to choosing an option.In Jeremiah,…
Why are many important accounts in the New Testament, esp. in the Gospel according to Luke, connected to the Temple - and how did the Temple in Jesus' time actually…
Reflection on the Readings for 09 Feb 2025 Isaiah 6:1-2,3-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Luke 5:1-11 In Exodus 30, God gives instructions to Moses on how to burn offerings. These instructions…
James Busby was appointed British Resident in New Zealand in 1832 and was involved in drafting the 1835 Declaration of the Independence of New Zealand and the 1840 Treaty of…
Reflection on the Readings for 02 Feb 2025: Malachi 3:1-4; Psalm 23(24):7-10; Hebrews 2:14-18; Luke 2:22-40 Be prepared! The Lord might enter the temple when you don’t expect it.Similar to…