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By Reverend Frank Nelson, Priest of Holy Trinity Cathedral Wise men say Only fools, only fools rush in Oh, but I, but I, I can't help falling in love with you The opening words of a song made popular by Elvis Presley popped into my head as soon as I read Rowan William’s words: “The missional witness of the dedicated worshipping community exists because people fall in love with God, not because they are told that it is part of a strategy for evangelization.” Rowan Williams: The Way of St...

An introduction from the Very Reverend Anne Mills, Dean Over the past week, many people have been troubled by public comments that have caused fear and distress within some of New Zealand's faith communities. When I read the following article by Jonathan Dove, Executive Chair of Auckland Church Network, I was deeply grateful. He has expressed, with grace, wisdom and truth, much of what I also believe about the life and ministry of Jesus Christ, and therefore about the calling of the Church....

Earlier this month, participants gathered at Holy Trinity Cathedral for the first of a new series of Quiet Afternoons led by the Reverend Frank Nelson. One attendee, Nola Smith, reflects on an afternoon of stillness, prayer, learning, and fellowship in the peaceful surroundings of the Cathedral. Drawn by the possibility of becoming still in body, mind and spirit, I signed up for the first of Reverend Frank Nelson’s Quiet Afternoon sessions. We began seated in the Bishop Selwyn Chapel with the...