Common Grace Aotearoa offers the Thriving in This Land free workshop resource for churches and faith communities to follow Jesus in the big questions facing New Zealand right now. Comprising three workshops on economic, climate and Treaty justice, 90-minute sessions with video, guided discussion, and printed resources. Designed for churches, small groups, and living rooms alike. Register and receive access to everything: video sessions, a Host Guide with checklists and discussion questions, promotional materials, and transcripts for accessibility.
Following Jesus beyond the headlines
Hundreds of thousands of families are struggling to make ends meet. Our climate is becoming more unstable. And a generation of work to repair broken promises under Te Tiriti o Waitangi is under real threat.
In a New Zealand election year, the noise of social media and politics can be so loud and angry. Thriving in This Land is an opportunity to move beyond the sound bites — to sit around the table with your faith community, to listen deeply, find common ground, and seek the common good.
Free to host
Common Grace Aotearoa offer the Thriving in This Land resource at no cost because they don't want price to be a barrier. A suggested koha of $30 per person helps cover their costs - but attending is always free.
- Register here.
- Questions? Email contact@commongrace.nz
About The Three Sessions
The Climate:
Session contents:
A video from world-leading climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe about the science of climate change, and how it links to Christian faith.
Unpacking how climate change is impacting communities in New Zealand and the Pacific region today, and what our collective responsibilities are as a nation.
Expert interviews about key opportunities for New Zealand to respond to climate change by reducing pollution and protecting communities impacted by its effects.
The Treaty:
Session contents:
Exploring the Christian legacy of the Clapham Sect and the connections that led to the formation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
Detailing the journey of the Crown-Māori relationship since the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal and reflecting on where the relationship is at now.
The Cost of Living:
Session contents:
Videos of expert and lived-experience interviews unpacking:
• Why economic justice matters to us as Christians
• How incomes and income support have not kept up with the cost of living,
• The rise in homelessness and housing insecurity
• An interactive: Can you balance a budget using actual figures that many households are working with?
This session is produced in collaboration with:
• New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services
• Methodist Alliance
• Salvation Army Social Policy and Parliamentary Unit
• Catholic Archdiocese of Wellington Ecology Justice and Peace Commission
• Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand
• Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective
• and Te Taura Whaikaha Mihinare | The Anglican Disability Network.