This August’s Lockdown has been experienced quite differently from those we had last year. On the practical side of things, we were all much more equipped to hunker down and stay home than we were last year. New Zealanders are, on the whole, pretty respectful of the Government – even Read more…
Amidst the fury of Easter Weekend’s unseasonal winds, this verse from Psalm 29 came to mind: The voice of the Lord causes the oaks to whirl,and strips the forest bare;and in his temple all say, “Glory!” Isn’t it fascinating that a natural weather event we might grumble about before swallowing some Panadol is Read more…
For those of you who are happy to read on your phone or computer the AGM Reports can all be read further down. You can also download both the Ministry Reports and Annual Accounts as a PDF here: Reports for the 2021 AGM of the Mackenzie Parish Minister’s Report: 2020 Read more…
The Gospel according to Mark has been described as a Passion narrative with an extended introduction. It always points towards Jesus’ crucifixion. For those “with eyes to see” there are clues early on. Quite aside from the time Mark dedicates to telling the story of Jesus’ betrayal and crucifixion, Mark’s Read more…
There is a small family of thrushes having a very content time pecking through the woodchip pathways and garden beds of our Kirke Street Community Garden. I am grateful that, unlike sparrows, these thrushes target insects rather than seedlings. Observing them yesterday, the mother with her three short tailed children Read more…