Remember the first lockdown? How did we get from teddy bears in people's windows to fiery protests at parliament? In this talk, Dr Philip Fountain considers the government's management of the Covid pandemic, and suggests that hidden religious themes in New Zealand political discourse can cast light on what happened. How do ideas of sovereignty, solidarity, sacrifice and the iconic enable a better understanding of our deeply contested national politics?

Why on earth, since Jesus prayed for the church to be one, i it so divided?  Is there any hope?

Rev. Dr. Tim McKenzie preaches on the lectionary readings for Easter 7, 2022.

Acts 16.16-34

How are we to face the future?  How can we do it with anticipation, but not anxiety?  Jessie shares from these scriptures on that theme:

Acts 16.9-15

The Rev. Dr. Hirini Kaa kicks off the first session in the new St Michael's Autumn Series, Faith, Crisis & Freedom. 

Dr. Kaa is an Anglican priest and historian, who has recently published a definitive work on the history of Te Haahi Mihinare (the Māori Anglican church), in all its promise, travails, and hard-won new hopes. What might the experience of Te Haahi show us about Aotearoa and the road towards decolonisation? His address is in parts sobering, hilarious, and challenging in all directions. 

Kaa is introduced by the Rev. Māmari Stephens, Reader in the Faculty of Law at Te Herenga Waka, Victoria University of Wellington, and Anglican priest.

Find out about the other events in the Autumn Series at https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelskelburn

Easter 3, Acts 9.1-6, Revelation 5.11-14, John 21.1-19

Listen carefully, and you'll hear the epistle reader introduce "Revelation Chapter 5" as "Revolution Chapter 5".  Which is about right. Tim McKenzie preaches on Singing the Lamb's Song. The witness of history is that those who've been prepared to do this are truly revolutionaries.

Protestants often think of being a Christian as a question of believing things.  But is that the right place to start? Jesus puts a frighteningly terrifying emphasis on doing things.  In this sermon, Dr. Philip Fountain lets Jesus speak for himself, with devastating effect.

Scripture: excerpts from Matthew 5, 6, & 7

Ruby Burgess outlines the breathtaking vision of a God who isn't just loving and compassionate, but who is love and compassion.

Scripture Texts: Psalm 103, 1 Corinthians 13, and John 14.15-31

Another exciting episode in the series, "Why be a Christian in 2022?"  Matthew gives his telling of the Christian story, invites you to give yours, and offers his top 10 reasons for thinking the Christian story is more than just a fairytale...

Is Christmas just about joy?  Or is it about grief as well?  How do those go together?  And how does Angela Merkel's blessing to her successor, Olaf Scholz, help us approach the Christmas message in a world of trouble and joy?

Text: Luke 1:26–56 

Cassandra Burton-Wood, lately chaplain at Victoria University of Wellington, delivers a final message about Mary the mother of Jesus, before leaving town for love and theological study.