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ConneXion 2025 including National Conference ConneXion is the annual gathering of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Join us for worship, celebration, equipping for missional fruitfulness and collective missional discernment. Everyone is welcome. When: Thursday 6th November - Saturday 8th November 2024 Hosted By: Stream Gathering Wesleyan Church and United in Christ Wesleyan Where: Christian Community Church, 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North Cost: Free Registrations: Open late August 2025 Theme CO| MISSIONED Being and Making Disciples This Conference we will celebrate and prioritise the being and making of disciples (through the lens of our Vision and Mission). 8.30am - 4.30pm: Friday 7th November - National Conference Missional Discernment Sessions Who can attend? Mainly designed for Ministers and Church Lay Representatives. Others are welcome to observe Conference but are not able to participate in proceedings. 6pm - 10pm: Friday 7th November - ConneXion Celebration Dinner Testimonies, Tributes, Celebrations and Fellowship Who can attend? - Everyone is welcome! 9am - 4pm: Saturday 8th November - Keynote Sessions Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! 7pm - 9pm: Saturday 8th November - Ordination and Worship Service Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! Programme Children's Programme @ ConneXion For all children from 1 to 13 years old. Our programme is run by leaders and volunteers who are safety checked and hold a current Police Vet. A sign in and sign out procedure will be maintained throughout the day. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided. A FREE programme to allow parents to attend keynote sessions. contact: connexion@wesleyan.nz Questions? An exciting children's programme is available on Saturday during ConneXion for parents who are attending the keynote sessions. Spaces are limited, and children MUST be booked in with your registration. Registrations are now closed. Register here Registrations closed on Friday 11th October, 2024

WYCamp 2024 We’re delighted to announce that WesoYouth Camp 2026 (WYCamp 2026) will be held Friday 9 – Monday 12 January 2026 at Christian Youth Camps (CYC), Ngāruawāhia. WYCamp is open to young people in school Years 7–13 (ages 13–18) and provides an opportunity for worship, connection, and spiritual growth. Our theme, Beyond the Veil, invites young people to encounter God personally and be equipped as disciples in their local churches. Key Details Camp Dates: Friday 9 – Monday 12 January 2026 Venue: Christian Youth Camps (CYC), Ngāruawāhia For: School Years 7-13 (Aged 13-18) Cost: $264 per camper Registration Closes: Sunday 14 December 2025 Register Here Let’s get ready for an incredible camp together! Questions?.....email wycamp@wesleyan.nz

Christchurch Casebrook Komanawa Wesleyan Church Address: Casebrook Intermediate Hall, 90 Veitches Road, Casebrook Website: www.kwc.org.nz Ministers: Pastor Andrew & Pastor Jennie Sinclair Email: komanawa@wesleyan.nz Service Time: Sunday 10am Language: English Sydenham The Well Address: 364 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8023 Website: www.thewellnz.org Minister: Rev. Dr Clint Ussher Email: thewell@wesleyan.nz Service Times: Sunday 9am & 11am Language: English

Wellington Waikanae Waikanae Church Address: 9A Arthur Grove, Waikanae 5036 Minister: Pastor Matt Swank Email: waikanae@wesleyan.nz Service Times: Sunday 4pm Kids Time Sunday 4.30pm Service Sunday 6pm Shared Meal Language: English

The Bookshop Please allow 10 -15 working days for New Zealand delivery from receipt of payment. By: Richard Waugh and Brett Jones Grace Upon Grace A remarkable account of the first 25 years of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand. "This book tells that grace-filled journey twenty-five years of planting, growing, and serving together. It is a celebration of what God has done, an honest account of the challenges faced, and a testament to the enduring truth that the birth of a movement is not an end in itself - it is only the beginning of a journey". Rev. Dr Richard Waugh and Rev. Brett Jones A4 Portrait | Paperback | 108 Pages | 400 colour photographs of WMCANZ work and mission, ministers and congregations. $35 SPECIAL OFFER* *Includes $10 postage within New Zealand Car Home Airplane Payment must be received before your order is delivered. Church Bulk Orders for Grace Upon Grace - email bookorders@wesleyan.nz to place an order for your Church - save up to $150! International Orders - email bookorders@wesleyan.nz for a quote as exchange rate and delivery surcharges apply. Let the Voices Speak Edited by Richard Waugh Lay Leaders and Ministers Share Struggle and New Life from 1990s New Zealand Methodism. "The Methodist Church of New Zealand went through a defining crisis in the late 1990s. This book shares personal accounts from a wide range of lay members and ministers - mostly in leadership positions within their congregations - about what happened to them and their congregation at that time". 29 people tell their story, 19 lay leaders and 11 ministers. Companion Book to Grace Upon Grace | A4 Portrait | Paperback | 84 pages $20 SPECIAL OFFER* *Includes $10 postage within New Zealand Car Payment must be received before your order is delivered. Airplane International Orders - email bookorders@wesleyan.nz for a quote as exchange rates and delivery surcharges apply. $45 SPECIAL OFFER* COMBO DEAL Grace Upon Grace and Let the Voices Speak Buy Grace Upon Grace and Let the Voice Speak for one great price! *Includes $10 postage within New Zealand Car Payment must be received before your order is delivered. Airplane International Orders - email bookorders@wesleyan.nz for a quote as exchange rates and delivery surcharges apply. Click Here to Order Your Books Email bookorders@wesleyan.nz if you have any questions.

Contact Us Thank you for visiting the WMCANZ website. We would love to hear from you! Why not visit one of our local Churches, our families are ready to welcome you. Mail Email info@wesleyan.nz Send us a message and we will get back to you soon. First name Last name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for your enquiry! Location National Resource Centre 219 Burswood Drive, Botany, Auckland 2013 Visit: Tuesdays: 9am - 2.30pm

C O N N E X I O N including National Conference REGISTER HERE ConneXion is the annual gathering of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Join us for worship, celebration, equipping for missional fruitfulness and collective missional discernment. Everyone is welcome. When: Thursday 5th November - Saturday 7th November 2025 Hosted By: National Church in partnership with Where: East City Wesleyan Church, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany, Auckland 2013 Cost: Registration is FREE including all meals. Overseas Guests: registration is $NZ150 including all meals. Registrations are now open and close at 11.45pm on Sunday 5th October. T H E M E We are excited to announce the theme for ConneXion is FLOURISH. The flowers in this logo are inspired by the many countries and regions represented across our churches. Together they form a picture of our multicultural community, flourishing as one body in Christ. P R O G R A M M E 6pm - 10pm Thursday 5th November - Ordination Service 8.30am - 4.30pm - Friday 6th November - National Conference Missional Discernment Sessions Who can attend? Mainly designed for Ministers and Church Lay Representatives. Others are welcome to observe Conference but are not able to participate in proceedings. 6pm - 10pm - Friday 6th November - ConneXion Celebration Dinner Testimonies, Tributes, Celebrations and Fellowship Who can attend? - Everyone is welcome! 9am - 5pm - Saturday 7th November - Keynote Sessions Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! C H I L D C A R E P R O G R A M M E Parents - enjoy the keynote sessions while your children join the supervised Transformers children's programme for a day of games, food and fun as their favourite bible character. This programme is designed for ages: 0 - 14 years old A FREE Programme All Childcare Group Leaders and volunteers are safety checked and hold a current Police Vet. A sign in and sign out procedure will be maintained throughout the day. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided. REGISTER FOR CONNEXION HERE Registrations are now open and close at 11.45pm on Sunday 5th October 2025

ConneXion 2025 including National Conference Celebrating 25 Years ConneXion is the annual gathering of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand. Join us for worship, celebration, equipping for missional fruitfulness and collective missional discernment. Everyone is welcome. When: Thursday 6th November - Saturday 8th November 2025 Hosted By: Stream Gathering Wesleyan Church and United in Christ Wesleyan Where: Christian Community Church, 54 Pascal Street, Palmerston North Cost: Registration is FREE including all meals. Overseas Guests: registration is $NZ150 including all meals. Registrations are now open and close at 11.45pm on Sunday 5th October. REGISTER FOR CONNEXION HERE Theme Transformed As we celebrate 25 years as a church family, we have the opportunity to reflect on how God has been active in transforming our lives. It's at the heart of vision that we would see transformed people, churches and communities and so it's at the heart of our Conference as we celebrate the past and look forward to the future. Transformed lives as people encounter Jesus. Transformed churches as we prepare to multiply churches across the nation. Transformed communities as we share the life and love of Christ with our neighbours. It all comes back to the God who brings transformation, who overflows us with grace and holiness. Rev. Brett Jones, National Superintendent Introducing the Keynote Speakers Rev Dr Lex Akers President of the South Pacific Regional Conference National Superintendent of the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Australia Rev Dr Dennis Jackson Executive Director, Global Partners (The Wesleyan Church, North America) Rev Dr Mark Gorveatte District Superintendent, Crossroads Indiana Read Bios here... Programme 6pm - 10pm Thursday 6th November - 'Ni Sa Bula Vinaka' - A night of welcome and celebration 8.30am - 4.30pm - Friday 7th November - National Conference Missional Discernment Sessions Who can attend? Mainly designed for Ministers and Church Lay Representatives. Others are welcome to observe Conference but are not able to participate in proceedings. 6pm - 10pm - Friday 7th November - ConneXion Celebration Dinner Testimonies, Tributes, Celebrations and Fellowship Who can attend? - Everyone is welcome! 9am - 5pm - Saturday 8th November - Keynote Sessions Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! 7pm - 10pm - Saturday 8th November - Celebration Service Who can attend? Everyone is welcome! Childcare at ConneXion A FREE Programme All Childcare Group Leaders and volunteers are safety checked and hold a current Police Vet. A sign in and sign out procedure will be maintained throughout the day. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea is provided. Questions? email: connexion@wesleyan.nz Transformers Fun Day Friday 7th November 11.30am - 2.30pm Memorial Park, Palmerston North 2.30pm - 5pm Supervised Programme at ConneXion venue This is a NEW and exciting event on which has been specially designed for parents and their children who are in Palmerston North for ConneXion but won't be attending the business sessions on Friday. Ages - All Ages welcome PARENT CONSENT FORM Transformers Children's Programme Saturday 8th November: 9am - 4pm ONSITE at the ConneXion Venue Parents - enjoy the keynote sessions while your children join the supervised Transformers children's programme for a day of games, food and fun as their favourite bible character. Ages: 0 - 17 years old REGISTER FOR CONNEXION HERE Registrations are now open and close at 11.45pm on Sunday 5th October 2025

REFRESH Minister and Spouse Retreat This year REFRESH is a ONE-DAY Minister and Spouse retreat being held at East City Wesleyan Church (219 Burswood Drive, Botany, Auckland) from 9am to 4.15pm. This retreat is designed with Ministers and their spouses in mind to build into the health and wellbeing of our pastoral leaders and equip them for the unique challenges of pastoral ministry. Attendance at Refresh is limited to WMCANZ Ministers (Ordained, Licensed and Commissioned Ministers, or Lay Pastors appointed by WMCANZ to lead a local church) and their spouses. When: Saturday 24th May 2025 Where: East City Wesleyan Church, 219 Burswood Drive, Botany, Auckland 2013 Time: 9am - 4.15pm Cost: $60 (Minister and Spouse), $40 (single) Registrations have closed. Please email refresh@wesleyan.nz if you have any questions. Guest Speaker Cabrini 'Ofa Makasiale Cabrini 'Ofa Makasiale, of Tongan and English ancestry, works as a counsellor, psychotherapist, tutor, supervisor, spiritual director and group facilitator with Catholic Social Services. Rest - Sabbath Reconnect - Community Reset - What is the Spirit saying? Registrations have closed Questions? contact: refresh@wesleyan.nz

These resources are intended for our Ministers, Pastors and Lay Leaders as they love and serve thsir congregation and communities. Resource Library Welcome to our WMCANZ Resource library. These resources are intended for our Ministers, Pastors and Lay Leaders as they love and serve their congregation and communities. Church Health & Safety Resources Church Planting ConneXion Clergy (Minister) Care Church Guidelines & Policies Discipleship & Training Evangelism Finance First Things Newsletter Global Missions Governance Healthy Church Pastoral Ministry Training Next Generation Police Vet Policy & Forms Privacy Policy Publications Risk Management Safe Church Service Wording Staff including Ministers Strategic Planning Resources Theology and Public Engagement National Constitution English National Constitution Tongan The National Constitution is a unifying document that captures the vision of a united ethnically diverse church standing in the Wesleyan stream, with a rich variety of expression, and a commitment to plant churches and make disciples of our Lord Jesus Christ. The National Constitution is available in English and Tongan. Can't find the resource you are looking for? Email us at the National Resource Office office@wesleyan.nz

National Ministries Introducing our National Ministries. Discipleship and Training 'come follow me, and I will make you fishers of people' - Jesus. Director of Discipleship and Training Rev. Jo Verkerk jo.verkerk@wesleyan.nz Read more Global Missions 'empowering mission response, beyond our shores'. Director of Global Missions Michelle Yates michelle.yates@wesleyan.nz Read more Multiplication 'healthy churches multiply healthy disciples, leaders and churches'. Director of Multiplicaton Rev. Mike Yates mike.yates@wesleyan.nz Read more Pastoral Ministry Training 'weaving the threads of theology and practice' Director of Pastoral Formation Rev. Melissa Powell melissa.powell@wesleyan.nz Read more Next Generation 'transforming young people through the hope and holiness of Jesus Christ'. Director of Next Generation Rev. Stephenie Couch stephenie.couch@wesleyan.nz Read more

Multiplication 'Healthy churches multiply healthy disciples, leaders and churches'. Why Multiplication Matters In the Wesleyan Methodist Church of Aotearoa-New Zealand ‘orchard’ are trees of local fruit-bearing churches. The national leadership team are seeking to encourage these ‘trees’ to be planted, grow and produce multiplication fruit. We offer a range of tools, ideas and resources so that the soil for multiplication is fertile. Above all, encouraging each local church to have their roots go ever deep into Christ, His Word and His Church. Want to find out more about Multiplication? Contact Rev. Mike Yates Director of Multiplication mike.yates@wesleyan.nz Church Health Resources Church Planting Resources Providing Growth Stimulants for Multiplication Click Here Support Multiplication