Shore Vineyard turns 30! To celebrate, various speakers look back at where we've been and honour God for what he's continuing to do in our community.
Read MoreShore Vineyard turns 30! To celebrate, various speakers look back at where we've been and honour God for what he's continuing to do in our community.
Read MoreFran takes us into the final part of our Becoming One series.
Read MoreShore Vineyard is counting down to Christmas this year by listening to the voices of those present at this cosmic turning point – the incarnation of God. Some voices we know well, some we have avoided, others are simply faint and take more effort to listen to. There are angels, kings, seers, priests, peasants, craftsmen, shepherds, men and, importantly, women. They are all there for a reason.
Read MoreShore Vineyard is counting down to Christmas this year by listening to the voices of those present at this cosmic turning point – the incarnation of God. Some voices we know well, some we have avoided, others are simply faint and take more effort to listen to. There are angels, kings, seers, priests, peasants, craftsmen, shepherds, men and, importantly, women. They are all there for a reason.
Our Advent series climaxes with our twin Christmas Eve services (5pm and 7pm) - and can I make an early encouragement to invite friends, family, neighbours and workmates to that wonderful celebration of our faith?
In this episode, Fran explores Mary’s life changing response to her role in God’s redemption story.
Read MoreFran Francis takes us deep into the place where God invites us to meet Him.
Read MoreFran looks at the spread of the good news throughout the world - the Jesus is the Christ.
Read MoreFran concludes the Eight Journeys series looking at the journey of David, through Psalm 23.
Read MoreWithin our formation as disciples we often err towards particular ways of “growing in our relationship with God”… the aim of this five-episode podcast conversation series is to embrace the contrasts within our faith, the two sides of the same coin as it were, so that we may find ourselves growing more into the image-bearers we were called to be.
Each week, join Dan as he sits down with the two speakers for the weekend to explore each side of the coin independently, and discuss how to apply both “sides” to grow deeper as followers of Jesus.
This week’s episode features Stanley and Fran, and is guest hosted by Calvin.
Read MoreWithin our formation as disciples we often err towards particular ways of “growing in our relationship with God”… the aim of this five-week series it to embrace the contrasts within our faith, the two sides of the same coin as it were, so that we may find ourselves growing more into the image-bearers we were called to be.
In this message, Fran explores the ancient-ness of our faith.
Read MoreFran takes us through the second part of the “Cup of my life” mini retreat. This contemplative service offers the chance to enter intentionally and deeply into a moment with God.
If you are listening to this podcast perhaps do so by carving out a bit of time in your week to follow the promptings of Fran.
Read MoreFran Francis kicks off our Whānau series by looking for fathers - modern and ancient - and celebrating the positive impact they can have on all our lives.
Read MoreAn interactive engagement with our own life as fragile vessels - complete with chips, cracks and broken bits and the beautiful art of kintsugi or “golden repair” as a metaphor for realistic, honest healing. This was the first of four explorations of our “cup” - once a month at Night Church, over the next 3 months we’ll look at our “cup” from different angles with more stories, art and personal interaction.
Read MoreFran shares on grounding ourselves in the solid foundations of faith.
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