Methodist Church Blog

Please click on the following links for more information from CWS on the Global Day of Prayer to End Famine this Sunday, 21 May.  The World Council of Churches and the All Africa Conference of Churches initiated the global effort in response to a growing global hunger crisis that is affecting millions of the world's people. 
CWS End Famine Media Release
CWS South Sudan Crisis Appeal

Media & Communication
Endowment Fund
(Subsidiary of PAC)

Funding requests for the Media & Communication Endowment Fund
open on 1 April 2017 and close 30 June 2017

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PAC Distribution Group
(Prince Albert College Funds)

Funding Requests for the PAC Distribution Group open on 1 April 2017 and close 30 June 2017

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Let the Children Live

The 10 year Vision "Let the Children Live - ending Child poverty, Child abuse and Youth Suicide in New Zealand" was launched at Methodist Conference in Wellington on November 4th 2012.

The Vision took shape as Council of Conference members considered how the centenary of the Methodist Church of New Zealand might be marked. The decision was to seek to build something which makes a difference in the fabric of New Zealand Society.

At the heart of the Vision is the belief that ordinary people can make a difference and that our churches are uniquely placed to foster positive interaction in their communities.

David Bush
General Secretary.

Let the Children Live - Funding Parish Initiatives

Click HERE for more information and Application Instructions.
10 grants are available every quarter - maximum grant is $500.  Available to Methodist Parishes, Rohe and Co-operating Ventures of which the Methodist Church is a Partner.

Closing dates for 2017 are:

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Significant appointment announced.

A special announcement was made to the Council of Conference meeting held on September 4^th, 2015 advising of the Royal appointments of Tumuaki Diana Tana, Dr Arapera Ngaha and Rev Rex Nathan to the Kahui Wairua. [Religious Council of His Majesty King Tuheitia.

Seven churches namely Anglican, Presbyterian, Catholic, Ratana, Ringatu, Pai Marire have a representative each. The Methodist Church has three representatives.

Appointments were made early in 2014 and our representatives have been working quietly alongside the King and his advisors on a variety of matters in relation to the Kingitanga.

The Council recognised the honour and responsibility of the role and commends Diana, Arapera and Rex to your prayers.

Dr Arapera Ngaha, Rev Rex Nathan, Tumuaki Rev Diana Tana