St Barnabas, Fendalton

Jesus’ parable of the shrewd manager is a tricky one – whose example should we follow? Or is there another model – the Queen was by all account a shrewd judge of character…

Tune in to hear our very own Geoff Bevan talk about the cost of being a disciple of Jesus (Luke 14:25-33)

God will seek us out to redeem us, no matter how far away we stray.

Have you ever thought that you could offer hospitality by being willing to be interrupted?

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever - we can depend on Christ's love no matter what happens.

God gave us the sabbath for rest and prayer, not to forget our duty towards our neighbour.

Jesus saw the woman who was beneath the radar of others, and bent over to raise her up. We too are called to be those who lift up those who are bowed down.

The Christian race is less a sprint, and more a marathon, or is it in fact a relay race?

Jesus brings us truth - and the truth may hurt, as Jesus asks us to put God above all else, including family and friends.

Current Priest-in-Charge at St Michael's and All Angels (where the Riverside Market is opposite) and previous Chaplain at Christ's College, Rev. Bosco Peters is our guest preaching at all our morning services this Sunday - Transfiguration Sunday.

Rich towards God – and to those made in the image of God!

God asks us to put him in first place -- before family, before friends, before career.  If we do this, then everything else will follow.

New Christchurch City Missioner Corinne Haines talks at all our morning services today; tune in to listen to the work of the City Mission and how Corinne feels she can contribute in her new role.

We ask God’s blessing on all those who go to sea, and we give thanks that Jesus is with us in any kind of trouble.

An exploration and celebration of what Queen Elizabeth's Christianity means to her and how it informs her life and reign.

We explore the richness that is offered to us in the words used in te reo, which can add depth to our understanding and use of the prayer Jesus taught us— so familiar and simple, and yet profound in its reach.

The Spirit has always guided us, has always been creative, and is with us today, inspiring and leading us through life.

God’s glory makes us one with God and Jesus in eternal life.

Is our language about the Ascension being up-wards something we need to leave behind in a scientific world? What does Jesus’ Ascension actually mean for us?

God shows the disciples that all people may obtain salvation through Jesus Christ.

The early church faced this issue head on, and Peter learns a valuable lesson that God the Holy Spirit is on the move ahead of him.

Parishioner and Vestry member Geoff Bevan talks to all services this morning about money. Often difficult and awkward to talk about - "the elephant in the room" - however it is important for us to know the financial reality that we are living in.

Jesus tells Peter to feed his sheep, and we too must follow Jesus' words.

Rev. Pauline's sermon given at our 9am service, Sunday 1 May 2022.

Guest speaker from Barnabas Fund NZ speaks at our morning services about persecuted Christians around the world - and how we here in New Zealand may be able to offer practical help.