Consolation in challenging times Before there was Covid we were entering or well into a challenging season in the church as our life together and forms of church are increasingly side-lined in a pluralistic culture where even the notion of truth is contested. Actually,… Read More »Treasure in Our Fields
I’ve recently been reading Owen Eastwood’s book “Belonging: The Ancient Code of Togetherness”, which has gotten me thinking about whakapapa and our sense of identity and belonging to each other as a Presbytery whānau. This, in turn, has led me to reflect on the imagery… Read More »Braided Rivers and Manaakitanga
Dear Presbytery, I write to let you know that, with regret, the August meeting of Presbytery Council accepted the resignation of Rev. Barry Ayers as Moderator of Alpine Presbytery. Barry’s decision comes after considerable prayer and discernment and, despite our regret at losing his leadership… Read More »Resignation of Rev Barry Ayers