Wilberforce Community News

Matariki: Ideas and Resources for your Organisation

Nau mai! Come and listen to Capt. Hana Seddon as she shares some helpful ideas and resources for Matariki—these come from The Salvation Army, but other organisations could easily follow suit to mark this significant occasion.

Hosted by Jade Hohaia Te Uri Karaka

Date: Friday 20th May

12pm - 1pm

Lunch and Learn: Legal Ask Me Anything

Join us this June for an interactive “Ask Me Anything” session with Steven Moe, Partner at Parry Field Lawyers and expert in “for purpose” organisations.

We will cover any legal topics you bring; feel free to send your questions in advance.

Steven also hosts the Seeds podcast (426 episodes and counting) and Board Matters for the Institute of Directors. Don’t miss this chance to tap into his expertise.

Date: Friday 27th June from 12pm - 1pm 

The Christian Women in Governance Network Retreat

The Christian Women in Governance Network is a newly established group which provides opportunities for women in for-purpose governance roles to gather together to encourage one another and grow. We hold regular webinars throughout the year, and we are about to have our inaugural retreat.

The retreat will be held in Christchurch from 10 am on Thursday 12^th through until 1 pm on Friday 13^th of June.

We are fortunate to have Kirsten Patterson (CEO, Institute of Directors) as our opening speaker, as well as a range of other guests and networking opportunities. Come and join us for an inspiring getaway!

This group suits women who are experienced in governance, through to those with an interest in taking up governance roles. If you are interested in receiving our newsletter sign up here, or for more information about the retreat, contact Charlotte Cummings

Little Revolutions Church Renewal Conference

Little Revolutions, coming up in June, is an exciting and unique conference focused on church renewal and planting. It features a wide variety of New Zealand practitioners, as well as JR Woodward from Seattle—author of Church as Movement and leader of the V3 movement. See the link for more information: (www.jrwoodward.com)

The Wellington event is now sold out, but there is still some space left for the Christchurch event.

Christchurch
Fri 27 – Sat 28 June 2025

Click the button below to get all the events details

Pentecost Prayer Initiative

Join us from 29 May to 7 June 2025

Our friends at 24-7 Prayer New Zealand are inviting churches and communities across the country to take part in this year’s Pentecost Prayer Initiative, a 10-day opportunity to come together in prayer and seek God’s presence afresh.

Running nationwide from 29 May to 7 June, it is a chance to join with others in creative, intentional prayer as we reflect on the significance of Pentecost and what it means for our churches, neighbourhoods, and nation today.

Whether you're a church leader, part of a small group, or just looking for a way to deepen your prayer life, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Find out more and sign up here:

Church Multiplication Learning Community

Is your church passionate about reaching more people with the Good News of Jesus Christ? The Auckland Church Network's Church Multiplication Learning Community is designed to equip and encourage churches exploring church planting across Aotearoa.

This learning community offers practical tools, shared experiences, and access to both local and international expertise. Whether you’re just beginning to explore planting or looking to strengthen an existing initiative, this is a valuable space to grow and learn together.

Find out more and express your interest by clicking below:

Venn  Evening School

Venn Evening School is a learning journey in Christian essentials. It offers thoughtful, practical, and encouraging evening classes in Bible, Doctrine, and Christian Living that engage the whole person. This is for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of God and God’s work in the world. Whether you are new to the Christian faith or have been following Christ for a long time, Evening School will strengthen you for the journey.

The School runs in autumn (May), winter (August) and spring (October) of each year, in runs of three consecutive Wednesday evenings. It’s a bit like Te Araroa trail: you can jump in at any point, opting to complete just one or two sections, or you can complete the full journey.

Registrations are open for autumn Evening School in May! Choose a class and join us for three evenings of teaching, combined worship, exercises and reflections, conversation and kai.

7th, 14th, 21st of May, 2025 Location: St Margaret’s Church, Hillsborough, Auckland

Recovering the Wonder of Creation 

Living a Christian Theology of Creation in an Age of Disenchantment

With Andrew Shamy

This two-day course is about learning to see creation as it really is—full of wonder and mystery and life, seen and unseen—and about learning to live well in this reality. We explore these topics in the company of voices ancient, modern, and non-human.

This course is for anyone who has looked with wonder on the created world, who has felt grief at the harm we have done to it, and who longs to make sense of these experiences in light of their Christian faith.

Friday, 6 June, 5pm-9pm 

Saturday,7 June, 9am-9pm

Location: Valley Road Church, Auckland