Church Talk
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.
Church talk: Finding peace in the midst of busyness
Friday 24 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
In today’s fast-paced world, the beauty and peacefulness of the Cook Islands can often seem at odds with the demands of modern life, writes Pastor Eric Toleafoa of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Church Talk: Justice and righteousness
Friday 17 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
In the calendar of my phone, I have saved an item that shows up every day as a constant reminder. Truth be told, I have a few of these on my phone, two of them are prayer notes, one is something The Lord spoke to me, and this particular one I speak of is out of conviction, writes Pastor Paul Kauri, the General Superintendent of Cook Islands Assemblies of God Church.
Church Talk: Glorify God in serving others
Friday 10 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
God has graced us with spiritual gifts so we may use these to edify each other for humble service in the Body of Christ, writes Tangata Vainerere, historian at CICC Heritage Centre.
Church Talk: ‘Our most holy faith’ To tatou akarongo maata rava atu
Friday 3 May 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Jesus paid a great price, an ultimate sacrifice of His own Godly life for the salvation of all in the world – but with the gift of freedom of choice – “that whosoever believeth in him should not perish but have everlasting life”, writes Bishop Tutai Pere of the Apostolic Church.
Historic ordination marks new chapter for Catholic Diocese
Monday 29 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
In a significant and deeply moving ceremony, the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, and guests witnessed an historic event – the Episcopal Ordination of their new coadjutor bishop, Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado, M.S.P., Bishop-elect.
Catholic diocese holds ordination ceremony for new coadjutor bishop
Saturday 27 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
For the past several months, the Catholic Diocese of Rarotonga, Cook Islands, has been preparing for the ordination of Father Reynaldo Bunyi Getalado from the Mission Society of the Philippines (MSP) as the new coadjutor bishop. The ceremony will take place this morning.
Church Talk: The good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep
Friday 26 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The imagery of shepherding has become so much part of the Christian mind that it becomes almost invisible, writes Bishop Paul Donoghue of the Catholic Church.
Church Talk: The power of words
Friday 19 April 2024 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Have you ever said something in the heat of the moment that you did not mean, but it had a lasting impact on the person you said it to? How did you feel? Kayla Kaimarama-Willie of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints writes.
Catholic community gears up for arrival of new coadjutor bishop
Wednesday 17 April 2024 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The newly appointed coadjutor bishop arrives in Rarotonga tonight to assist the retiring Bishop before eventually succeeding him.
