Cession Community

11/04/2026

Kia ora e te whānau,

Like all of you, we've been following the progress of Cyclone Vaianu and the current advice from Met Service.

After careful consideration, we've decided to cancel our Worship Gathering this evening. Whilst things may seem quieter out there right now, high winds are expected later this afternoon, making travel by road more treacherous.

Please keep safe out there and continue to follow advice from Met Service ( https://www.facebook.com/MetService )and Auckland Emergency Management ( https://www.facebook.com/aklcdem/ ) .
Ngā mihi nā
Melissa

27/03/2026

This Sunday we celebrate Easter with our now Annual Whānau Fun Night with egg and spoon races (watch out for the trickery Nicola and Melissa have scrambled up for it this year!), cookie decorating and prizes that are full of Easter treats.

With this service including a bit of extra fun, alongside our normal worship time and sermon, this is a great service to invite friends and whānau to.

𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗹 - 5.00pm
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲- 5.30pm

24/01/2026

Kia ora e hoa ma, unfortunately the weather is not looking great for Church at the beach tonight 😞☔so we are relocating to the Powell Whare. We will do shared dinner rather than BBQ. Feel free to drop by anytime from 5pm. PM us for address details if you need them.

22/01/2026

As we head towards the end of January, the year continues to settle into its rythumsa and routines. This Sunday we resume our rythum of meeting together on Sunday evenings.
At this stage, the plan is to meet at Eastern Beach Reserve (Mcleans end) at 5pm for a BBQ. There is a rain plan so if it questionable, keep your eyes out the change of plan.

26/12/2025

If you are looking for somewhere to worship tomorrow East City Wesleyan Church has a service starting at 10am.

We're gathering for worship this Sunday - the first Sunday after Christmas - it's an opportunity to give thanks for the year that has been and offer our lives afresh to God for 2026. Pastor Joey will be sharing the message.

19/12/2025

We can't wait for you to join us this Sunday 21st December for our Whanau fun night!
Our protein for dinner is sorted, please bring along a side of something savory or a sweet dish. If you are unable to bring anything or forget do not worry, you are still welcome.
Free community meal from 5.00pm
Worship and fun starts from 5.30pm

**Remember that we are not having a Christmas eve service this year, we will start the year with a BBQ at the beach on Sunday 25th January. Melissa is on leave from Sunday and Servant Leaders will be available for contact during this time.

12/12/2025

This week we continue through Advent with week two of our series The Longing.
We have this weeks readings, artworks, and prayers for reflection on our website - https://www.cession.org.nz/single-post/longing-for-peace-meditations-for-the-season-of-advent

We can't wait to see you on Sunday at 5.00pm for our Free Community Mea, continuing at 5.30pm with our Community Worship Service at The Depot

During Advent, we're offering some readings, artworks and prayers for reflection and meditation as we move through the Advent Season. This weeks resources are included below.

29/11/2025

Advent 2025: The Longing
The Season of Advent is a season of longing. It invites us to wait in hopeful anticipation for the birth of Christ. The Advent candles we light each week remind us that light sparks in unexpected places.

We kick off in week one with Longing for Hope. During Advent, we're offering from some readings, artworks and prayers for reflection and meditation as we move through the Advent Season. This weeks resources are included below.

Advent Week One: Longing for Hope
Read Along:
(Click on the scripture reference to read the passage online)
Isaiah 2:1-5 | Ihāia 2:1-5
Psalm 122 | Waiata 122
Romans 13:11-14 | Rōma 13:11-14
Matthew 24:36-44 | Matiu 24:36-44

Look: 'Tū Whenua a Kura | The Lighthouse' by Michael Parekowhai - https://www.aucklandpublicart.com/artworks/3986

Michael Parekōwhai describes his work The Lighthouse as "the small house that holds the whole universe." The interior of the house is furnished with highly reflective surfaces and features clusters of brightly coloured neon lights that represent star constellations. The lights draw your gaze toward the ceiling and evoke the idea of ahi kā; that home fires are burning, and the house is warm with people.
The lighthouse is a free to view public sculpture work on Queens Wharf in Auckland City, if you've never visited we highly recommend it.

What images of hope do you see in this work?

Listen: 'Lord Remind Me' by Jon Guerra

Reflect:
What are you looking toward with a sense of hope in this season?
Are there areas of your life where you struggle to feel hopeful?
What would it look like to bring hope into these places?
What would it take to make this happen?

20/11/2025

𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬!
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13/11/2025

𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐰'𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐥 (𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐): 𝐀 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐝𝐨𝐦
For centuries, great teachers have used stories to illustrate important truths about life and human nature. Jesus, too, often used stories known as parables to announce the Kingdom of God and reveal himself and his mission to those who would listen.

In Part 2 of this series we explore two final parables from Matthew and the invitation and challenge they offer us to live in a generous kingdom.

𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠
𝟏𝟒 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 Matthew 18:21-35
𝟐𝟑 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 Matthew 20:1-16

𝟓.𝟎𝟎 𝐩𝐦 Free Community Dinner
𝟓.𝟑𝟎 𝐩𝐦 Worship Service

08/11/2025

Tomorrow at cession:
BREATHE SUNDAY - 9 November
Shared Meal - bring a plate of food to share and with our powers combined we'll feed the community. This shared meal will operate on a 'bring what you can' philosophy. If you're not able to bring something or forget, it's all good - there will be plenty to go around.
Sharing Table - too many fejoas? and abundance of rosemary - bring them along to the sharing table and share the love.
Open Sharing - there will be opportunities for the community to share their own stories about what God is doing in their lives. There's no pressure to share, but an open invitation to everyone in the community to share.
Worship & Prayer - On Breathe Sundays we'll provide extra space for worship and prayer.
5:00 pm Shared Community Meal
5:30 pm Worship

07/11/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗲 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻!
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