Dear GLBTQI Christian Subject: No Fear in Love 1 John: 18 Over the last few weeks there has been a lot of discussion and anger (on both sides) due to Israel Folau’s comments. It seems very obvious to me, highlighted so well by Tuiloma Lina Samu (and others) that so much of this kind of […]
Church in Progress is all about creating spaces to connect with God and with one another. So, providing celebrant services is simply an extension of what Church in Progress is about. Rev Emily Worman is a registered New Zealand celebrant who has experience in facilitating a range of family gatherings. Weddings & Commitment Ceremonies Church […]
Church in Progress aims to create spaces to connect with God and with one another. All Church in Progress events are open to all – no matter how you identify or what your age or status might be. ALL are welcome and affirmed. Keep scrolling down the end of the page for details of events […]
Explore Church in Progress’s Statement of Faith. It was prepared by a group of MCC people from around the globe and affirmed at the General Conference in Canada in 2016. Preamble Metropolitan Community Churches is one chapter in the story of the Church, the Body of Christ. We are people on a journey, learning to […]
A message from the interim moderation of MCC – Rev Elder Rachelle Brown. This is a call for those in the USA to take action against the horrors being seen on their borders. However, we can all do something – where ever we are. Check out the links at the bottom of this post. 20 […]
Save the date and make space to come together for a creative time of sharing, prayer, conversation and food! Ever felt like you’re not seen? Join the club! Even Jesus was rejected by his old friends and neighbours… Come along, explore the story and tease out the advice Jesus gave to his disciples on dealing […]
See prayers in action as the community take a stand on the land. We continue to pray for, support and serve the the dedicated Save Our Unique Landscape campaign – SOUL team as we work to save the land at Ihumātao. Dr Williams, Ringatū minister “Let us pray for the end of the New Zealand wars […]
Save the date and make space to come together for a creative time of sharing, prayer, conversation and food! This gathering will be extra fun as we break out the glow sticks and explore how we can bring light to gloomy situations. RSVP and see the discussion on facebook. The bible loves a good metaphor […]
Witnessing to Love. Bearing the Backlash. Many Church in Progress peeps are involved in social justice campaigns, advocacy, working for peace … this list goes on. Speaking truth to the powerful can be exhausting and even costly. Even in our own everyday conversations, speaking up against racism, homophobia and sexism – it’s not always easy. […]
Here’s the text version of Rev Emily’s talk at the Picnic for Peace event facilitated by Auckland Peace Action. Picnic for Peace is held on Anzac Day and is an alternative way to commemorate with a focus on peace and justice. You can watch the video here – which includes singing from Grant Hewison, Jenny, […]
Check out my cheesy grin … This was my face just a few days ago when I picked up some donations from a friend of Church in Progress. Her workplace had some ex-display appliances to pass on. Joyfully, she trusted Church in Progress to pass them on to people who needed them. That we did […]
Looking for an alternative event Anzac Day? Join Auckland Peace Action for peace picnic to commemorate conscientious objectors who resisted war. There will be inspiring speakers, music and food along with an opportunity for families to be part of creating a peace mural. Please bring food to share & a blanket to sit on. As […]
Yesterday I found myself caught up in a street parade! Clapping and dancing, sometimes pushing my way through through crowds on Cuba Street following this amazing band from New Orleans… At the time I didn’t know what the band was called, where they were heading or how long the parade would go for. I was […]
We were travelling SH1 between Christchurch and Picton this week. Due to earthquake damage people are working hard to fix the roads. At one stage we were following a vehicle which was our guide through a particular tough bit of road. The pilot vehicle ensured we were in the right place and at the […]
