Church Talk
Atiu marks Te Arikianga o te Evangelia –200 years of Christianity
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Two centuries ago on July 19, 1823, the Gospel made its way to the shores of Enuamanu/Atiu, forever changing the lives and culture of its people.
Atiu begins 200-year Te Arikianga o te Evangelia Celebrations
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
A jubilant atmosphere is on the island of Enuamanu/Atiu as its residents and visitors gather to commemorate the momentous occasion of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia to mark their historic 200th anniversary of the Arrival of the Gospel.
A dedicated CICC General Assembly
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.
Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation
Church talk: Who and what matters most?
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.
Meeting house reopened with grand ceremony
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Te Kapua’anga O Te Evangelia’ Meeting House in Takuvaine, a special gathering place which was built to commemorate Gospel history, has reopened its doors following a two-month-long renovation project.
Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly opens
Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) is the first and oldest church in the nation and this year the church is hosting its 34th General Assembly.
Seeds of Christianity: All Christians are children of God
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation.
Glorious Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church reopens
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Faith and community celebrated the restoration and rebirth of the glorious Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu church after a year of extensive renovations, which culminated in a joyous reopening yesterday morning.
Church Talk: Father, may they be in us
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Paul Donoghue writes: "Last Friday I was privileged to attend the rededication of the Cook Islands Christian Church in Titikaveka known by the name of “Betela”.
Seeds of Christianity: ‘Traditional gods of the past, destitute of any real power’
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. This is his ninth article in the series.
Church Talk: ‘May we evaluate what we treasure in our hearts’
Friday 30 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The gospel of Jesus Christ has within it a principle of progression, writes Tamatoa Jonassen of The Church of Latter-day Saints.
Titikaveka’s Betela Ready to Reopen
Thursday 29 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Culture, Features, National
The village of Titikaveka is excited as the Ekalesia’s Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Betela reopens its doors tomorrow, following months of detailed renovations.
Christianity brings hope to Tinomana Ariki as Gospel arrives in Rarotonga
Saturday 24 June 2023 | Written by Losirene Lacanivalu | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Rarotonga.
Church Talk: Making God our top priority
Friday 23 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Growing up in church, we were told on a regular basis about the need to put God first. Even in our family home our parents had this slogan to remind us: ‘God first, school second, and girlfriend last’. Though we saw the funny side of it, but they were teaching us that above everything else, to make God our highest priority, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa from the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
‘You’ve been worshipping nothing but pieces of wood’
Saturday 17 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Art, Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article he talks about how the Gospel arrived at Mitiaro and Mauke.
Church Talk: What to do in a messed up world!
Friday 16 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
There is a particular group of men from Israel, who were known as the Sons of Issachar. God had given this group a unique gift. They had the unusual ability to understand the seasons and to know what to do, writes Pastor Paul Kauri of the ArePua Church.
Church talk: The continuing power of the Holy Spirit in church
Friday 9 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
As Christians celebrate Pentecost Day, they are also reminded of their own history when God poured out His Spirit upon all mankind, writes Reverend Vakaroto Ngaro of Ekalesia Avarua.
A lifelong journey of nurturing our people
Saturday 3 June 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Weekend
Pastor Tevai Matapo OBE known affectionately as Bobby is an ‘incredibly extraordinary’ man who has touched the lives of so many people.
Church talk: Human and Godly wisdom
Friday 2 June 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
World leaders are frantically travelling to world summits for high powered discussions and consultations making mention of anything to do with mother earth but devoid of the Master of the Universe, Jesus Christ, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
