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Lectionary Resourceprovides a nest full of fresh and interesting ideas able to be adapted to a variety of worship and church settings. As a resource seeks to highlight the applications of the weekly lectionary passages in an up to date, current way, to our world and our communities. Useful for the...

Our 5 Senses Virtual Prayer room subscription provides an email each week with two or three curated sensory based experiential and interactive prayers based on a weekly theme.  The prayers are written by Caroline Bindon and come from her extensive and ever growing collection of experiential prayers...

BOOK DESCRIPTIONThis book of prayers is designed for use when gathering for worship, in person or online. Alan’s ministry background covers a wide denominational spectrum and his prayers use language that will resound with worshippers new to the Christian faith, as well as those who have been l...

Book Description Lectionary & Calendar 2023-2024 Year B - MarkThe Lectionary is a method by which, over a period of three years, much of the Bible is read aloud in Church.  Full coverage requires Bible readings every day of the year. This Lectionary, being oriented towards worship, includes read...

Global ing with Kereru Publishing & Prayer BenchPicture this: while it is autumn in the south, its spring in the north and we’ll be strolling together exploring the unique aspects of these two distinct hemispheres. Connect with like-minded individuals worldwide, forging new friendships, and sha...

Global with Kereru Publishing & Prayer BenchPicture this: while it is spring in the south, its autumn in the north and we’ll be strolling together exploring the unique aspects of these two distinct hemispheres. Connect with like-minded individuals worldwide, forging new friendships, and sharing...

Book Description Refreshment at the Station Book One -These creative resources will engage your congregation through the most important season of the church year. There are descriptions of dozens of stations, covering Shrove Tuesday through to Easter Sunday, along with tips on how they can best be u...

Book Description Refreshment at the Station Book Two -Jesus told stories to give people insight to life under God’s rule. contains station ideas for every one of these parables of Jesus. The station suggestions are easy to set up. By interaction at the station people of all ages will engage wi...

Book Description - Documents illustrating aspects of New Zealand Church history - Fifth Edition a comprehensive collection of documents detailing the history of the church in New Zealand from its beginnings in the early nineteenth century to the present day. Informative introductions and explanation...

Book Description Who Made God and Other Tricky Questions - A Theology for Children with Help for Mum and DadREVISED AND UPDATED 2022Passing on the Christian faith to children is often conceived as a matter of telling them Bible stories. Of course, children need to know these stories, but they also n...

Book DescriptionJoy Cowley talks of "love as the creative force of the universe, infinite and without boundaries".  Made For Love is a gender neutral book of spiritual reflections for all couples who live in faith and love.Made for Love includes:- Introduction: the author explains how the book came...

Book DescriptionThis New Zealand published picture book is set in today's New Zealand culture. The traditional nativity story of the birth of Jesus is retold within the context of rural Aotearoa in all its richness. The story begins in Autumn with a fantail, the angel Gabriel in disguise, arriving w...

Book DescriptionJoy Cowley reflects on the meaning of the words in the 2010 translation of the Sacred Texts of the Mass. Taking the reader through a journey, providing insight and meaning, the book is a delight for those who are both familiar and unfamiliar with the Catholic faith and the Mass. Abou...

Book Description Notes to a friendFor centuries, western society has been embedded in Christian teaching. Now, for a number of reasons, this has changed. Surveys reveal that while 80% of the population believe in God, less than 20% attend a church, which means that the scriptural references cherishe...

Book Description - Motivational talks for boysFrom pizza to pancakes, fishing to treasure, these punchy, relevant, motivational and inspirational talks are full of appeal for all ages and genders but are targetted particularly for boys. Each of the thirty short talks begins with a visual aid follow...

The includes instructions and reusable equipment for 7 different prayers for personal use. The Prayers in our Basic Experiential Kit are tactile and visual. The box includes a beautifully photographed and inspirational 16-page Zine outlining the different types of prayer and an explanation on using...

BOOK DESCRIPTION 5 Senses to Prayer - A Collection of Experiential Prayers Book OneUsing the senses to pray is an enriching and empowering experience. Prayer in our various worship traditions is often words based, whether spoken, read or heard. These prayers provide many other sensory entry points t...

in the Southern Hemipshere will be held in September 2023. Actual dates to be advised. is a collaboration between  Kereru Publishin g  in New Zealand and  Prayer Bench  in Canada. Caroline and Janice explore the unique spirituality of their landscapes from very different parts of the world. Co...

BOOK DESCRIPTION PRISON DIARY - INSIDE STORIESThis is the inspirational diary of a retired schoolteacher in her seventies who has found a ministry to those incarcerated in a men’s prison. Olive’s honest account of her interactions with convicted criminals will grip her readers. She challen...

Have you ever run your finger around the outside edge of a dinner plate and wondered where the plate begins and ends? Have you ever tried to find the sides on a round ball? Have you ever found yourself in the inner circle of friends or family? Our 5 Senses to Prayer Kit -Never Ending Circles picks u...

Beautiful original colour illustrations by Donald Morrison complement Joy Cowley's text on the story of Easter and what it means for us in this ePub Easter story book.The emphasis in this retelling of the Easter story is on love and healing, on growing in prayer through talking to Jesus, leading the...

Book Description Lectionary & Calendar 2021-2022 Year C - LukeThe Lectionary is a method by which, over a period of three years, much of the Bible is read aloud in Church.  Full coverage requires Bible readings every day of the year. This Lectionary, being oriented towards worship, includes readin...

The traditional period of Christmas is known as the twelve days of Christmas. This begins on 25th December, Christmas Day, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus and ends on 5th January, the day before Epiphany. The celebration of Epiphany marks the revealing of Christ to the world.This resource was ...