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March 2025

Wed Mar 5th
JUST ZILCH SENIOR TIME
  • 📅 WHEN: Every Wednesday, 1:00 – 2:30 PM starting 5 March 2025
  • 👵 WHO: Ages 65+ only (please bring a Gold Card or ID)
  • 📍 WHERE: Just Zilch, 248 Featherston Street ​

​Starting 5 March, Just Zilch will be dedicating Wednesday afternoons from 1:00 – 2:30 PM exclusively to seniors aged 65 and over. This special time is designed to create a more comfortable and relaxed experience for seniors, as our regular hours can be very busy, with around 400 people coming through each day.
​Fri Mar 7th
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER 

World Day Of Prayer is happening on Friday, 7th March. You are invited to join in worship and fellowship at your local Church, or you can congregate at the Wesley Broadway Methodist Church at 7pm ~ 264 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North.
​Sun Mar 9th
HYMN A LONG
  • Theme | “Songs we Sung in Sunday School” – a little trip down memory lane!
  • Date | Sunday, 9th March
  • Time | 4:30-5:45pm
  • Venue | Church On Vogel (127 Vogel Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North)
  • Contact | Robert Park [[email protected]]

The next Hymn A Long will be held on Sunday, 9th March at 4:30-5:45pm. Followed by the usual Bring and Share Finger Food Fellowship Tea (contributions appreciated). Hymn A Long's are an opportunity to have a good, hearty singalong of your favourite hymns, including some hymn stories along the way.
Wed Mar 12th
OPEN HEAVEN | PALMY EVENT

Open Heaven is a prayer initiative for the collective church, which organises prayer events all throughout Aotearoa. This is an opportunity for churches across to encourage and strengthen one other, and pray for our communities. 

  • Date | Wed 12th March
  • Time | 7:00pm (Doors open at 6:30pm)
  • Venue | The Regent (53 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North)
  • Register Here | Click Here
  • Website | Click Here
  • Promotional Video for Open Heaven | Click Here​
​Sat Mar 15th
EMMAUS DISCOVERY SEMINAR | Belonging In This Land
Treaty Basics from a Christian Perspective

  • Date | Sat 15th March
  • Time | 9:30am - 3:00pm
  • Venue | Emmaus @ Cornerstone,  Gate B, L Block, 91 Mihaere Drive, PN.
  • Cost | $25 per person
  • Register Here | Click Here
  • Promotional Video for Belonging In This Land | Click Here
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Conversations about the Treaty are happening all around us. This is an important opportunity to dive into our shared story so that we know our place to stand and how we can belong, wherever our ancestors came from. This seminar is an opportunity for our faith community to explore the story of the Treaty of Waitangi over two 90-minute video sessions and discussion. Whether you know a lot, or a little, let’s be curious together. Brought to us by Common Grace Aotearoa in partnership with Karuwhā Trust and Te Manu Hononga - the Sir Paul Reeves Centre, we will hear from expert presenters.
Sat Mar 15th - Sun Mar 16th
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT  | The Mass Choir Experience
  • Date | March 15th – 16th, 2025
  • Times | Saturday 2 PM & 7:30 PM + Sunday 2 PM
  • Venue | The Regent Palmerston North
  • Cost | $30-$40 (Child); $37-$51 (Adult)

Church families, this is an incredible opportunity to witness the powerful biblical story of Joseph—a story of God’s faithfulness, forgiveness, and redemption—brought to life on stage! Featuring a MASS children’s choir, this uplifting production will bless and inspire all ages.

Book Your Ticket Here:
https://premier.ticketek.co.nz/shows/show.aspx?sh=JOSEPHDC25
Sat Mar 15th
JULIA GRACE EVENT

Julia Grace is a uniquely qualified Mental Health Speaker and author, a Tui award-winning recording artist, and was named Educator of the Year. Julia has toured worldwide, presented on 5 continents and is a Mental Health First Aid instructor who lives with a diagnosis of clinical depression and anxiety. Ideal for anyone from teens onwards who is looking for tools and tips on dealing with life! 
​Sat Mar 15th
IN HIS PRESENCE RETREAT
  • Date | Saturday 15th March
  • Time | 9.45am-3.45pm (Doors open @ 9:30am - please enter rear of building)
  • Venue | Gateways Church (174 Church St, Palmy)
  • Cost | Free Entry

The busyness and storms of life can stop us from entering His presence. Take time out to develop deeper intimacy with Jesus. During the retreat, connect with God in different spaces: Worship | Prayer | Creative | Washing Of The Word.

More Info | https://www.gateways.org.nz/retreat/
Facebook Event Page | https://www.facebook.com/events/631003649879250
Fri Mar 14th - Sun Mar 16th
PIONEER MINISTRY REVIVAL WEEKEND
  • Date | Fri 14th - Sun 16th March
  • Time | 7pm (each night)
  • Venue | Feilding Civic Centre (84 Aorangi Street, Feilding)
  • Promo Clip | https://youtu.be/5I_J7S9AFsc?si=1qWNs8Pol3DTKzP2
  • Pioneer Ministry Website | Pioneer Ministry – Trust NZ
  • Facebook Page | https://www.facebook.com/pioneerministry

Pioneer Ministry will be holding a 3 night revival weekend in the Feilding Civic Centre from March the 14th-16th. We would love to invite local churches in the Manawatu area to partner with us. The revival meeting will be on Friday and Saturday night and on the final night being Sunday 16th of March we will have a combined church service at 7pm focused on worship, sharing a word of encouragement for the local churches with testimonies of what God has done over the weekend.

​If you would like further information on how to partner with us to see a move of God like never before in the Manawatu region then please feel free to enquire more via this email: [email protected]
​Mon Mar 17th
THE LISTENING SPACE | Beyond with Sue Fowler
The Listening Space is an open inter-church group offering quiet space & contemplative companionship 

  • Date | Monday, 17th March
  • Time | 9:30am - 12:30pm
  • Where | Sue's Home: 263 State Highway 1, Levin
  • Cost | $5 Koha
  • What to bring | Bible + journal; walking shoes & jacket

For more information please contact:
Wed Mar 19th
24/7 PRAYER NEW ZEALAND | Info Meeting & Pentecost Prayer Initiative
If you'd like to hear more about 24/7 Prayer New Zealand, an information meeting is happening on Wed 19th March at Korimako Vineyard Church (117 College Street). More information can be found below.

You will hear from our National Coordinator, Sam Harvey. Sam has been in ministry for 22 years and also leads Bay Vineyard Church in Napier. Sam will share his journey of prayer and the vision for the Pentecost Prayer Initiative.
Fri Mar 21st - Sun 23rd
​100 YEAR CELEBRATION | Cathedral Of The Holy Spirit
  • Date & Times | Fri, 21st March @ 6:30pm
                               Sat, 22nd March @ 9:00am onwards
                               Sun, 23rd March @ 9:30am
  • Address | 197 Broadway Avenue, Palmerston North
  • Cost | FREE ~ Open ticketless invitation
  • Full Program |  Click Here

Join us as we commence our 100 years celebration of our beautiful parish home on Friday evening, 21st March 2025 with a liturgy, followed by drinks and nibbles. Please note: this is an open ticketless invitation.
 
On Saturday, 22nd March we will continue the celebrations with a festival of music, featuring choral groups, organists, pianists, schools, and various church groups – see the draft programme attached. This will also be an opportunity to explore the treasures and history of our magnificent building. Hospitality will be provided throughout the day, including a light lunch provided by members of our parish community.
​Sun Mar 23rd
KOTAHITANGA IN THE SQUARE | City Outreach Event
  • Date | Sun 23rd March
  • Time | 2pm
  • Where | The Square, Palmerston North
  • Contact Person | Aimee Goga [Mobile 0284332688]

Coming up on Sunday the 23rd of March is an event in The Square run by some passionate Young Adults from various Churches in the City. The name of this event is ‘Kotahitanga In The Square’, (Kotahitanga meaning unity, togetherness, and solidarity). This will be a community focused outreach event, with free food, outdoor games, worship, and outreach. All churches are welcome. We are also grateful to have the blessing and backing of the Rangitāne iwi for this event, and we would like to honour the Te Awe Awe and Hamilton family for that. 

CAN YOU HELP?
We are currently on the lookout for people willing to help provide the finger food. If anyone from your Church would be interested please contact Aimee Goga. 
​Thur Mar 27th
PALMERSTON NORTH AGLOW | March Event
  • Date | Thursday, 27th March
  • Time | 10am
  • Venue | Gateways Christian Fellowship [174 Church Street, Palmerston North]
  • Contact | Ailene 02102218182
  • Worship Leader | Virginia Marshall
  • Guest Speaker | Lee Malaulau
Lee has a unique prophetic calling, having received detailed words for New Zealand and even specific governmental leaders over the last few years - many of which have come to pass.  Lee is a humble young man with a passion for seeing others hear God’s voice.    
Thur Mar 27th
BONHOEFFER | Christian Film Release 

The film BONHOEFFER is being released in cinemas across New Zealand on March 27. From the Studio that brought you THE CHOSEN and SOUND OF FREEDOM, Angel Studios. This powerful film tells the remarkable true story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German theologian and pastor who risked everything to oppose the Nazi regime during World War II.
  • Movie Trailer: Click Here
  • Movie Website: Click Here
  • Rating: Moderate Violence, Threat, Racism, Language, Brief Holocaust Images
  • Runtime: 132 mins | Drama, War
This page will be updated as event information becomes available