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Carol Barron
Nov 4, 20224 min read
A day in the life of a Mana Ake Kaimahi
Theo Johnston-Maurenbrecher is one of the many Mana Ake Kaimahi employed by Christchurch Methodist Mission, one of the 12 non-government...
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Carol Barron
Oct 11, 20224 min read
Missions & Parishes
The Methodist Missions and Parishes have been active in their local communities since 1885 when the first Mission was established. The...
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Carol Barron
Sep 28, 20224 min read
Living in Material Hardship
Our benefit rates are so low compared to the cost of living, that many of our tamariki in are living in material hardship. How many is...
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Carol Barron
Sep 19, 20223 min read
The difference between living and just existing
There is a difference between living, just living and just existing. Many of the people the Missions work with are just existing on the...
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Carol Barron
Aug 31, 20224 min read
A day in the life of...
A day in the life of Bridget Swan, the Whānau Support Worker at Aratupu Preschool and Whānau Hub, Christchurch Methodist Mission. Aratupu...
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Carol Barron
Aug 11, 20223 min read
Tindall Foundation Funding Makes a Difference
Methodist City Action, the Methodist Mission in Hamilton, its qualified chefs, and a band of volunteers provide a community meal every...
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Carol Barron
Jul 12, 20223 min read
Deep in the Human Heart
Deep in the human heart the fires of justice burn; With visions of a world renewed through radical concern. As Christians we are called...
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Carol Barron
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Living on a deficit budget
Life on a benefit is hard. The levels of income support are so meagre that people are trapped in poverty. Our current welfare system is...
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Carol Barron
Jun 30, 20224 min read
An Uncomfortable Truth
Aotearoa New Zealand is often referred to as the land of milk and honey – I even have a t-shirt that says this. Source:...
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Carol Barron
Jun 14, 20223 min read
Let Justice Roll Down Like a River
Source: Francis Vallance – Waimakariri River, Canterbury Colin Gibson’s hymn Let Justice Roll Down Like a River[1] is based on Amos 5:24:...
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Carol Barron
May 16, 20224 min read
Seven steps for a fairer future
The Methodist Alliance is proud to be part of the Fairer Future Collaboration – 37 organisations around the motu who are led by...
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Carol Barron
May 16, 20224 min read
Living up to the legacy of those who came before us
In 1950, Parliament was debating the Social Security Amendment Bill and one of the MPs quoted Rev Everil Orr saying that the proposed...
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Carol Barron
Apr 13, 20224 min read
The Methodist Alliance supports benefit increases but overall benefits remain inadequate
Source: Carol Barron On 30 March 2022, the Methodist Alliance put out a media release about the benefit increases coming in to force on 1...
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Carol Barron
Apr 12, 20223 min read
Hope needed where fixes aren't quick
“My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” Isaiah 32:18 NIV The fundamental human...
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Carol Barron
Mar 11, 20223 min read
Devonport Methodist Childcare Centre
Where Caterpillars learn to crawl, where Chrysalis build their wings and where Butterflies learn to fly. Devonport Parish is the newest...
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Carol Barron
Mar 3, 20224 min read
The Courage of Hope
Source: Lifewise website Hana[1] self-referred to a Family Start service when she was 5 months pregnant. Hana’s two older children were...
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Carol Barron
Feb 24, 20225 min read
What is social justice?
Source: https://womensstudies.colostate.edu/social-justice-thrur-the-arts-2021/ “Learn to do good; seek justice, correct oppression;...
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Carol Barron
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Looking forward & looking back
Advent is a time of looking forward and looking back. Looking back over the year, I acknowledge the work of our members during lockdowns...
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Carol Barron
Dec 14, 20214 min read
The Holy Family were Homeless
With the approach of Advent, we remember Joseph and a very pregnant Mary left their hometown and arrived in Bethlehem with no place to...
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Carol Barron
Nov 8, 20214 min read
Covid-19 & Food Insecurity
COVID-19 has created a wider economic divide between the rich and poor. Households with lower incomes, or no income have been more...
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