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Carol Barron
Nov 5, 20214 min read
Seven doors to ending homelessness
On the 10th October each year people around the world mark World Homeless Day. The purpose of World Homeless Day is to draw attention to...
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Carol Barron
Oct 13, 20214 min read
Connections & Connexion
This article was first published in Touchstone in October 2021. Social connection is a fundamental human need. We are hard wired to be...
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Carol Barron
Sep 8, 20214 min read
World Homeless Day & Being a Bridge
This article was first published in eMessenger in October 2021. World Homeless Day is observed on 10th October every year. This time...
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Carol Barron
Sep 7, 20214 min read
Churches stepping up to help solve the housing crisis
This article was first published in Touchstone in August 2021. Some of you may recall our discussion paper for synods in August 2019...
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Carol Barron
Sep 6, 20216 min read
Working in Lockdown – Vaccinations & Support
This article was first published in eMesenger in September 2021. During lockdown, most of our Mission staff are essential workers, so for...
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Carol Barron
Sep 3, 20214 min read
Kāore mā te waha engari mā te ringa - Don’t tell me, show me - FORUM 2021
The Methodist Alliance Forum 2021 - 2nd & 3rd July 2021, Wesley Rātā Village, Wellington The third Methodist Alliance Forum was a chance...
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Carol Barron
Sep 2, 20214 min read
How to become a JEDI Master
This article was first published in eMessenger in August 2021. I am a bit of a sci-fi fan and enjoyed the Star Wars films, so I was drawn...
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Carol Barron
Sep 1, 20213 min read
What it means to be dementia friendly?
This article was first published in eMessenger in July 2021. Wesley Community Action has become the first Methodist organisation, and one...
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Carol Barron
Aug 31, 20213 min read
Te Tiriti O Waitangi
This article was first published in eMessenger in June 2021. The theme of the Methodist Alliance Forum this year is Te Tiriti o Waitangi...
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Carol Barron
Aug 30, 20214 min read
The View From My Office Window
This article was first published in Touchstone in May 2021. There is great activity going on outside my office window and has been for a...
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Carol Barron
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Transforming the World by Taking Notice
This article was first published in eMessenger in May 2021. Bill Manhire said that Ralph Hotere, “transformed the world by taking notice...
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Carol Barron
Aug 26, 20211 min read
Easter Trading
This article was first published in eMessenger in April 2021. When asked what is on top for me I responded – Easter trading. I struggle...
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Carol Barron
Aug 26, 20213 min read
Social Prophets & Sufficiency
This article was first published in eMessenger in April 2021. The Not for Profit Sector Our Methodist Missions work in the not for profit...
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Carol Barron
Aug 25, 20213 min read
Women’s History Month
This article was first published in eMessenger in March 2021. March is Women's history month, so let’s make history or herstory! Looking...
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Carol Barron
Aug 24, 20213 min read
Who are we as Church?
This article was first published in eMessenger in March 2021. Those that attended the Methodist Alliance Forum in 2019 were described by...
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Carol Barron
Aug 23, 20213 min read
Using our 2020 vision to create a better 2021
This article was first published in Touchstone in February 2021. Source: James Barron, 2021 Looking back on the year that was with our...
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Carol Barron
Aug 20, 20213 min read
Youth Homelessness
This article was first published in eMessenger in February 2021. Source: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/428193/homeless-youth-not-ab...
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Carol Barron
Aug 19, 20213 min read
The True Meaning of Christmas
This article was first published in Touchstone in December 2020. Advent is a time of reflection and celebration. We reflect on 2020 and...
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Carol Barron
Aug 18, 20214 min read
Living with uncertainty
This article was first published in eMessenger in December 2020. The Advent story is one where expectant parents are living in...
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Carol Barron
Aug 17, 20213 min read
Dreaming of a Better Future
This article was first published in Touchstone in November 2020. "The spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim...
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