The Spirituality of Hymns. The hymns of the church are theology retold softly. They are the church’s lyrical, theological commentaries on Scripture, liturgy, faith, action, and hosts of other subjects which call us to live life faithfully. They shape our personal beliefs almost unconsciously. In this Lent series, we’ll think about the...
Ash Wednesday, 22 February, is also the first anniversary of the earthquake which took the lives of 182 people, severely injured others and caused major devastation to our city and region. It was also a time in which we saw wonderful heroism, compassion and care for one another as people reached out to one another to do all they could to help...
United States television has sent a freelance journalist/producer to compile a story on the Cathedral's ongoing life post the recent earthquakes. Caroline spent a morning with Cathedral staff an...
At the most recent Synod, ministry units in the Diocese were asked to produce a Mission Action Plan, which is a statement about our future ministry aspirations and directions. On Sunday 5 Febru...
By the time you read this, Gay and I may be grandparents for the first time. I can’t wait! What an awesome thing to be part of celebrating a new life coming into the world, a new person with al...
On Waitangi Day, Monday 6 February, you are invited to a reflective service to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi, the foundation document of our nation at 10.00am in Christ Colle...
