Cafe Theo, hosted by St. Stephen's church, Whangaparaoa

13/07/2023

Session 2 of the 2023 series is on Thursday 27 July - join us as we think about partnership in our Church today. Find out more and let us know you are coming at https://www.ststephenswgp.org.nz/cafe-theo.html

21/06/2023

Join us next Thursday 29 June for coffee, cake & discussion!

15/06/2023

After a long absence due to the pandemic, we are pleased to host the Cafe Theo 2023 series "Exploring the Treaty Partnership in Our Church" and comprises two sessions, June 29 and July 27. We are very privileged to have Archbishop Sir David Moxon and the Revd Jacynthia Murphy to speak to us. Find out more about them and register to attend at ststephenswgp.org.nz/cafe-theo

14/12/2018

Cafe Theo will re-emerge in the new year. Here is a great interview with Brad Jersak who spoke at our launch in July. This podcast will keep you nourished and thinking over the summer break. Enjoy

1 min read In this episode, Jared & Pete talk to Brad Jersak about how Orthodoxy views the Bible, and some other things, and how those differ from Evangelicalism. Resources mentioned in this episode: “The Mirror of Scripture” by Archbishop Lazar Puhalo “A More Christlike God” by Brad Jersak ...

22/08/2018

Last night for Cafe Theo- A night for those who are captivated by great stories!

You may have been once, or thrice- regardless this is a night not to be missed!

We close out the series by exploring the question: What story does the Bible tell and what difference does it make?

Andrew Shamy from Venn will inspire you and may even motivate you to re-engage with this story with fresh thinking-

Andrew states: “Humans make sense of their lives through stories. The Bible is a collection of texts that together tell a story that demands to reshape the way we see the world.”

As usual, live music from 6:30-

This week we have a special supper. This is not to be missed!

21/08/2018

If you missed the presentation on... How does one read the Bible and interpret it? Then click on the link below and listen to Dr Jacqui Lloyd unpack the topic and view the PowerPoint

Cafe Theo is an initiative by St Stephen's church designed to open up rich discussions about God, Faith, Bible and how these matters shape our humanity. The plan is to offer 3 Cafes of 3 or 4 nights...

14/08/2018

This week we engage with one of the big skeletons in god's cupboard.

What about all the violence and genocide in the bible?

Presenters:

Hilary Johnston: Hillary is an aspiring poet and a tutor for Laidlaw College. She recently finished a masters thesis on feminism and scriptural authority.

Hilary will explore what it means to encounter and wrestle with terrifying texts in scripture.

Nicola Hoggard-Creegan:

Nicola is a theologian and co-director of New Zealand Christians in Science. Her latest book is Animal Suffering and the Problem of Evil.

Nicola will unpack the question: Does one have to take the genocide commands as literally from God in order to take the Bible seriously?

Live music from 6:30, along with wine, coffee, juice and nibbles. Come with your questions...

08/08/2018

This Week’s Theme: How does one read the Bible and interpret it?

Simple .....? Maybe once you have spent the evening with Jacqui@ Cafe Theo!

Presenter:Jacqui Lloyd:

Jacqui leads the Laidlaw College consultancy team who partner with Christian organisations to provide Biblical, theological, missional and leadership consultancy. Previously Jacqui was a Senior Lecturer at Laidlaw in Biblical Studies. Her areas of research include the Gospels, the Historical Jesus, and Archaeology.

Jacqui will provide key tips on how to read Scripture well.
She will address such things as literary context, historical and cultural context, genre, and the importance of knowing where a passage fits within the overarching biblical story.

08/08/2018

This week we have some great entertainment from 6:30. The one and only Nick Jones from the Coast! Nick Jones is a local resident musician and teacher specialising in violin, a piano and music theory and performs a range of styles from classical to country and jazz and pop, and also records on number of albums as a session musician. Classically trained since the age of 4 piano and violin went to further his studies studying jazz performance at the New Zealand School of Music.

Don't be late!

05/08/2018

Having an informed sense of how the Bible came together helps one address the question: What is the Bible and What Should we do with it? This article gives some clarity to this ancient human and divine process.

Have you ever wondered where the Bible came from? Christian doctrine states God inspired human beings to write Scripture, but few of us have unpacked what that means. As a kid growing up in church,…

03/08/2018

A good read following on from themes explored on our first night.

What is Christianity's connection to Old Testament origins? What is our responsibility in reading the Old Testament?

03/08/2018

Thanks to Yael Klangwisan, Jonathan Hoskin and Myk Habets for leading our first night of the series " What is the Bible and What Should we do with it?" Each of our presenters responded to the question through different lenses but with one central lens to view all scripture through, being the revelation of God in Jesus.