Western Bay of Plenty Methodist Church of NZ

29/04/2026

Join us this Sunday at St. Stephen's at 10am (May 3rd) 9 Brookfield Terrace.

Peter will be sharing a bit of his story, from identifying as an atheist to discovering faith during his time in Indonesia.

We’ll also explore the idea of the “five human needs” and how they connect to everyday life.

Everyone is welcome, come as you are, and stay for a cuppa afterwards ☕

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02/12/2025

🎄✨ IT'S CHRISTMAS! ✨🎄

You’re warmly invited to a free Christmas concert at Wesley Methodist Church (100 Thirteenth Avenue).

🎶 Tuesday 9 December • 10:00am
We’ll begin with morning tea, followed by:
• Beautiful musical items (including harp)
• Spoken pieces
• And lots of your favourite carols

A wonderful morning of music, community, and Christmas cheer — not to be missed!
All are welcome. ❤️🎁

18/05/2025

What’s Your Spiritual Pathway?

Come along to St. Stephens Methodist Church this Sunday, 25 May at 10am (9 Brookfield Terrace, Otūmoetai) as we explore the different ways we each connect most deeply with God.

We’ll also mark Ascension Sunday, remembering the moment Jesus was taken up into heaven—a story of hope, purpose, and promise.

Whether you’re a nature lover, a thinker, a worshipper, or a caregiver, there’s a path for you. Come discover yours!

All are welcome.

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05/05/2025

You are warmly invited to join us this Sunday, 11 May at 10am for a special service at St. Stephens Methodist Church (9 Brookfield Terrace, Ōtūmoetai).

Mother’s Day can be a day of celebration and gratitude — but also one of grief, longing, or mixed emotions. Wherever you find yourself this year, come as you are. We’ll hold space for joy, remembrance, and compassion in our traditional service.

💐 All are welcome. Bring a friend, light a candle, say a prayer, or simply sit in peace.

07/04/2025

🌸 Easter Sunday at Wesley Methodist Church 🌸
📅 Sunday, 20th April
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 Wesley Methodist Church, 100 13th Ave, Tauranga

He is risen—come and celebrate with us this Easter Sunday! ✝️
Our service begins at 10:00 AM, and we’d love to have you there as we mark this sacred day with reflection, hope, and joy.

Wesley is a welcoming and inclusive church—a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community, for all ages and backgrounds, for those with questions and those who just want to come along. You are loved and you belong. 🌈💒

Afterwards, enjoy a hot drink ☕, a friendly chat, and some Easter cheer with our church whānau.

Let’s celebrate Easter together with open hearts and open arms. 💛

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07/04/2025

🌸 Easter Sunday Celebration at St. Stephen's 🌸
📅 Sunday, 20th April
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 St. Stephen's Methodist Church, 9 Brookfield Terrace, Otumoetai

Come and celebrate the joy of Easter with us as we gather to honour the risen Christ ✝️
It’ll be a morning full of hope, community, and celebration!

After the service, stick around for a cuppa ☕ and some tasty Easter eggs 🍫—a time to connect with friends, whānau, and neighbours.

Whether you're a familiar face or visiting for the first time, you are so welcome. We'd love to share this special day with you. 💛

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24/03/2025

🚗 Looking for an Accessible Church? 🏡✨

Want to attend church but finding access a challenge? St. Stephens Methodist Church in Ōtūmoetai (9 Brookfield Terrace) is here for you!

✅ Easy, flat parking
✅ Short, step-free walk to the church
✅ Warm welcome from a friendly congregation
✅ Stay for a cuppa and a chat after the service!

Come as you are—we’d love to see you this Sunday! 💙☕

20/02/2025

Text says: The Methodist Church of New Zealand stands in unwavering solidarity with our LGBTQ+ whānau, in response to recent attacks from Destiny Church and others who seek to harm and marginalise.

We acknowledge the deep pain, frustration, and exhaustion of those who must constantly defend their own existence. Faith-based discrimination has caused profound harm, and we grieve the misuse of Christian language and symbols to spread exclusion and division. Without hesitation, we affirm that all people are made in the image of God and are inherently worthy of dignity, love, and belonging.

As Te Hāhi Weteriana o Aotearoa, our commitment to bicultural partnership, justice, and grace calls us to be a Church that truly welcomes and affirms all people. Silence is not an option when our whānau are under attack. We call on churches, faith communities, and people of goodwill to reject hate and stand openly in support of LGBTQ+ communities.

We are grateful for the leadership of those within our Church and across Aotearoa who are organising expressions of support. We encourage individuals and congregations within our Connexion to take meaningful action—whether through public statements, community engagement, or pastoral care—to ensure that our LGBTQ+ whānau know they are not alone.

The Gospel calls us to love one another as Christ has loved us. Love does not tolerate harm. Love does not stand by in silence. Love acts.

We choose love.

04/12/2023

Join us for our annual Christmas Eve Carols on the Lawn at Wesley Methodist!

06/08/2023

You guys. Today we started our month long series looking into the “clobber” verses. Clobber verses are Bible verses that have been weaponised against the LGBTQIA+ 🏳️‍🌈 community. We’re exploring them so we can be better allies to the rainbow community in Tauranga.