The National Conference for the Wesleyan Methodist Church of New Zealand took place from Friday 30th November till Sunday 1st October at Auckland NZ. It was an extraordinary time of business and celebration, located at the new Papakura Church building.

Special guests included Dr Eddie and Mary Nell Fox (World Methodist Council), Dr HC Wilson (Global Partners), Rev Lindsay and Dr Rosalea Cameron (Australian Wesleyan Methodist Church), and Rev Mark Gorveatte (West Michigan Wesleyan District). Although no elections were due, reports were received and a committee to explore a closer partnership with the Nazarene Church was established.

Features of the conference included a farewell dinner for Dr Sifa and Rev Hulita Lokatui and family and the ordinations of Julia Vincent and Peter Benzie.

Pictured: Worship service, Ordinands Peter and Julia, Ordination prayer, Papakua Church rock-climbing wall.