Church Talk
Church Talk: The price of paradise- Salvation in Jesus is free but aren’t cheap
Friday 26 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
All things natural are free but aren’t cheap – Te au mea natura ravarai mea oronga ua ia mai tereira, e akatarauanga ngao ra te tiki, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Bishop Paul reflects on 13 years of service in the Cook Islands
Saturday 20 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Paul Donoghue, the eighth Bishop of the Cook Islands Catholic Church who served for 13 years, has retired, leaving a legacy of strong faith development, good relationships with other religions and the community, and overcoming administrative challenges.
Church Talk: True happiness lies beyond the material
Friday 19 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
By focusing on faith and fearing God’s judgment, we can avoid prioritising worldly possessions and lead a more meaningful life, writes Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado msp of the Catholic Church.
Love and reconciliation: Retired Bishop calls for renewal in farewell sermon
Tuesday 16 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Retired Bishop Paul Donoghue delivered a farewell sermon emphasising the importance of good leadership and the need for love and reconciliation within the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga.
Church Talk: Service – an act of love
Friday 12 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
We must be careful to serve for the right reasons. We should not serve others purely for recognition. Serving others should not be like a social media post, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Church talk: Embracing God’s Abundance in Our Lives
Saturday 6 July 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Living in the Cook Islands, surrounded by the blue Pacific Ocean and vibrant island culture, it's easy to see the blessings that God has bestowed upon us. Yet, amidst the beauty, we often face challenges that test our faith and resilience, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Tears and gratitude: Bishop Donoghue retires after 13 years of service
Tuesday 2 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Paul Patrick Donoghue retired after over a decade of service as Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, paving the way for Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado’s installation as the new leader
Bishop Getalado takes the helm of the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga
Monday 1 July 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Coadjutor Bishop Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado m.s.p has been installed as the new bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands.
Church Talk: He set me free from my fear
Friday 28 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
A number of years ago when Tania and I were still living in Auckland, I scaled “my” hill, a place I often visit to pray. From this place I would often pray and watch over our city, and the 49,000+ citizens who lived within her boundaries, at that time.
Looking back, looking forward: Mangaia reflects on 200 years of Christianity
Friday 21 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Mangaia celebrated 200 years of Christianity with a week-long festival featuring chants, dances, historical reenactments, book launches and memorial plaque unveilings.
Mangaia Bicentennial ends on a high note
Monday 17 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
The weeklong of festivities came to an emotional closing on Saturday with thousands converging at the Bicentennial Arena for the official farewell ceremony of the Mangaia Bicentennial Celebration.
Church Talk: ‘Like Father, like Son – Mei te Metua, e mei te Tamaiti’
Friday 14 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
To be truly holy and live according to God’s will, we must strive to love, care for, and get along with all people, regardless of their beliefs or actions. Otherwise, we, as members of the church, risk being no different from the unsaved and unbelievers, lacking the guidance of the Holy Spirit, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
‘Come back home, Mangaia needs you’: Numangatini Tangitamaiti Ariki makes emotional plea at Bicentennial
Tuesday 11 June 2024 | Written by CI News Staff | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands
Numangatini Ariki has made a humble plea with the visiting Mangaians to return home during the opening ceremony of the island’s Bicentennial Celebration on Saturday.
Mangaia’s Bicentennial Celebration opens with grand ceremony
Monday 10 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Environment, Features, Local, National
Mangaia came to a standstill on Saturday for the historic Bicentennial Celebration’s opening ceremony, marking 200 years of Christianity on the island.
Mangaia triples in size: Island gears up to feed 1000 visitors for Bicentennial Celebration
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National, Outer Islands, Weekend
A celebratory atmosphere fills Mangaia as hundreds arrive for the long-awaited Bicentennial Celebration kicking off today with the official opening ceremony.
New book explores impact of Christianity on Mangaia
Saturday 8 June 2024 | Written by Rod Dixon | Published in Church Talk, Features, Memory Lane
Mangaia accepted Christianity 200 years ago this month. A permanent peace – te au o te Evangeria - was the main dividend of the new religion and, according to a new book to be launched this weekend, peace justified the sacrifice of ancient customs and traditions to achieve, writes Rod Dixon.
Church Talk: Let me see again
Friday 7 June 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
I am aware that as I step down as Catholic bishop of the diocese of Rarotonga, I have to be ready to lay aside many of the privileges that have come my way as head of a church, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Church talk: Judge not
Friday 31 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
When it comes to our own prejudices and grievances, we often justify our anger as righteous and our judgment as reliable and only appropriate, writes Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Decades of dedication: Ngametua pledges continued service to women’s fellowship
Wednesday 29 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Mata o te au Orometua Vaine Ngateitei, Akevai Ngametua, president of the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Women’s Fellowship, has been “serving God” alongside her husband Orometua Ngateitei Reverend Moutaiki Ngametua for over four decades.
CICC vainetini celebrate faith and friendship at weeklong conference
Tuesday 28 May 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) Women’s Fellowship members have gathered for a weeklong conference from Sunday, May 26 to Sunday, June 2, to share and celebrate their journey of spiritual faith and friendship.
