Methodist Church Blog
We live in challenging times. How does the Church share its life-giving message in ways that can be heard? How can smaller, and aging congregations be supported in their work? If only we could see into the future.
In 2017 Council of Conference asked a small work group to meet and consider how a significant budget deficit could be addressed. Rather than drawing a red pen through the budget the group decided to think about how the church might work in ways that were more sustainable. The 20-20 report is the result of that work.
The hope is that you will see the report giving permission to explore and to consider what could work in your setting.
Read the 20-20 document here.
David Bush
General Secretary
Media & Communication
Endowment Fund
(Subsidiary of PAC)
Funding requests for the Media & Communication Endowment Fund
open on 1 April 2018 and close 30 June 2018
Click here to find out more and download application form here.
PAC Distribution Group
(Prince Albert College Funds)
Funding Requests for the PAC Distribution Group open on 1 April 2017 and close 30 June 2017
Click here to find out more and download cover sheet from here
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:
Significant appointment announced.
A special announcement was made to the Council of Conference meeting held on September 4th, 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..JPG "Kahui Wairua")
Dr Arapera Ngaha, Rev Rex Nathan, Tumuaki Rev Diana Tana