Events of interest for the Christian community & wider community in the Palmerston North area

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May 2025

May Courses starting 6th / 8th May

EMMAUS | May Courses
​Register at www.emmaus.net.nz

Living in the Prodigal Son Parable

• Date | Tuesday 6 May - 24 June 2025 (8 weeks)
• Time | 7:00-9:00pm
• Early bird price | $95
  It's a rich story with insights about the heart of Father God, the gospel, and the need to avoid slipping into a performance-oriented Christianity. How do we live in grace and our new identity in Christ?
  
  

God-shaped: Spiritual Formation

• Date | Thursday 8 May - 26 June 2025 (8 weeks)
• Time | 9:30-12:30pm
• Early bird price | $300
  This course is rated "M" for maturity, because it's all about growing up in God. Followers of Jesus are called to 'grow up into his full stature' - but what does that mean? How does it happen?

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Sat May 17th

A DAY TOGETHER | Marriage Event by FamilyLife

• Date | Saturday, May 17th
• Time | 9 AM – 5 PM 
• Venue | Crossroads Church [220 Church Street, Palmerston North]
• Cost: $50 per person / $100 per couple
• Register now at: familylife.nz

A Day Together is a one-day marriage event run by FamilyLife New Zealand. This is the same team behind the well-known Weekend to Remember, and is designed to help couples invest in their relationship through practical tools, engaging sessions, and meaningful conversations. Whether you’re newly married, engaged, or have been together for years, this day will give you fresh insights and strategies to build a thriving, God-honouring marriage. You’ll hear biblical wisdom, personal stories, and proven principles to help you navigate the joys and challenges of marriage. This is a fantastic opportunity for couples to step away from daily distractions and invest in their relationship. 

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​Sat May 17th

GOD SPACE MORNING RETREATS

• Upcoming Dates: Saturday 17th May
                                   Saturday 26th July
                                   Saturday 6th September
  
• Time | 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Venue | Olive Tree Community Centre Palmerston North (Situated at the Olive Tree Retirement Village)
• Contact |  Esmae Goodwin ~ [email protected]
  

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​Sat May 17th

RENAISSANCE SINGERS | 50th Anniversary Concert

• Date | Saturday 17 May
• Time | 7.30pm
• Venue | St Peter's Church, 229 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North
• Cost | $20 General Admission; $20 Concession; $15 Secondary School; 12 and under FREE  
• More Information about this Event click here

Enjoy 50 years of musical memories coming together for an evening of triumphant and joyful celebration!

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Mon May 19th

LISTENING SPACE | The Gift of Breath

The Listening Space which is an open inter-church group offering quiet space & contemplative companionship.

• Theme | "The Gift of Breath" with Anne Bennett & Lynette Fordyce
• Date | Monday, 19th May
• Time | 9:30am - 12:30pm
• Where | St John’s Anglican Church, Camden St, Feilding
• Cost | $5 Koha
• What to bring | Bible + journal; walking shoes & jacket

For more information please contact:
Bev Marsh | 027 223 6691 | [email protected]
Anne Bennett | 027 243 2789 | [email protected]

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​Mon May 26th

CITYWIDE PRAYER MEETING

Join us for a powerful night of worship, communion and prayer at our monthly Citywide Prayer Meeting. 

• Date | This coming Monday, 26th May
• Time | 5:30-7:00pm
• Venue | The Convention Centre [354 Main Street, Palmerston North Central]

This is an open event, welcoming all denominations. The prayer meeting is facilitated by Dale Meacheam (PNCLA Chair), with worship led by the Vision Church team.

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Mon 26th - Tues May 27th

ARIEL MINISTRIES SPECIAL MEETINGS

Church on Vogel has the privilege of hosting Dr Tim Sigler from Ariel Ministries over two nights coming up in May. More info soon on the topics to be covered.

• Date | Mon 26th - Tues 27th May
• Time | 7:00pm (both nights)
• Venue | Church On Vogel [127 Vogel Street, Roslyn, Palmerston North]
• Ariel Ministries NZ Website | www.ariel.org.nz

Dr Tim Sigler is Arnold Fructenbaums replacement at Ariel Ministries. For more information contact: 

• Lyn Wilson | [email protected]
  Church on Vogel Office Administrator

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​Thur May 29th

PALMERSTON NORTH AGLOW | May Event​

• Date | Thursday, 29th May
• Time | 10am
• Venue | Gateways Christian Fellowship [174 Church Street, Palmerston North]
• Contact | Ailene 021 022 18182
• Speaker | Virginia Marshall
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Virginia Marshall will share powerful analogies from the bush to illustrate how we can navigate the different seasons of life. While biking the Old Coach Road in Ohakune, she received profound insights and life lessons from God. As 2025 began, she recognized how the events of the previous year aligned perfectly with those revelations. Her message will be honest, down-to-earth, and relevant to all. Everyone is welcome.

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