Church Talk
Hundreds gather to mark 200 years of Christianity in Rarotonga
Wednesday 26 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The re-enactment of the arrival of Tahitian missionaries Papeiha and Vainehino and Rarotongan Te-Iro, returning from Aitutaki, to Avarua harbour 200 years ago on July 25, 1823, kicked off the Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) festivities yesterday morning.
Mitiaro celebrates 200 years of Christianity with week of festivities
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Celebrations on Mitiaro continue following the 200-year commemoration of the Gospel on Saturday.
Raro to re-enact Gospel arrival
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Rarotonga will celebrate 200 years of Christianity today starting with a re-enactment scene of the time when Reverend John Williams of the London Missionary Society (LMS) sighted Rarotonga on July 25, 1823, in his bid to bring the Gospel to the island.
Puaikura to celebrates Bicentennial arrival of the Gospel with grand feast
Tuesday 25 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Vaka Puaikura has been hard at work preparing for today’s Bicentennial “Arrival of the Gospel” celebrations in their district of Arorangi.
Nukuroa and Akatokamanava commemorate 200 years of Gospel
Monday 24 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
People from all walks of life attended the Mitiaro/Nukuroa and Mauke/Akatokamanava Bicentennial “Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of Christianity” celebrations over the weekend.
The ‘Ekalesia of Rarotonga’ is established
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. In this article, he talks about the major epidemics that killed thousands and the establishment of the Ekalesia of Rarotonga.
Rejoicing in the Gospel: Mitiaro and Mauke set to celebrate Bicentennial
Saturday 22 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Several hundred people are expected to attend the Bicentennial ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – the Arrival of Christianity’ to the respective islands of Mitiaro/Nukuroa and Mauke/Akatokamanava this weekend.
Atiu celebrates Gospel Bicentennial
Friday 21 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
The island of Atiu this week kicked off Nga Pu Toru’s ‘Te Arikianga o te Evangelia – Arrival of the Gospel Bicentennial’ celebrations.
Atiu’s Gospel : Bicentennial celebrations witness harmonious blend of tradition, faith
Thursday 20 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
Before the break of dawn, the island of Atiu or Enuamanu rose to the drums of the tangi kaara signalling the beginning of the official ceremonial events to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia, the arrival of Christianity in 1823.
Atiu marks Te Arikianga o te Evangelia –200 years of Christianity
Wednesday 19 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Two centuries ago on July 19, 1823, the Gospel made its way to the shores of Enuamanu/Atiu, forever changing the lives and culture of its people.
Atiu begins 200-year Te Arikianga o te Evangelia Celebrations
Tuesday 18 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, National, Outer Islands
A jubilant atmosphere is on the island of Enuamanu/Atiu as its residents and visitors gather to commemorate the momentous occasion of Te Arikianga o te Evangelia to mark their historic 200th anniversary of the Arrival of the Gospel.
A dedicated CICC General Assembly
Monday 17 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) 34th General Assembly drew to a close yesterday morning in a momentous ceremony which saw hundreds of the devout congregation march along the road to the Are Pure Ebenezera church in Ngatangiia.
Seeds of Christianity: The establishment of three “Mission Stations” on Rarotonga
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation
Church talk: Who and what matters most?
Saturday 15 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Tutai Pere asks the questions in this week’s Church Talk.
Meeting house reopened with grand ceremony
Thursday 13 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features, Local, National
Te Kapua’anga O Te Evangelia’ Meeting House in Takuvaine, a special gathering place which was built to commemorate Gospel history, has reopened its doors following a two-month-long renovation project.
Cook Islands Christian Church General Assembly opens
Monday 10 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
The Cook Islands Christian Church (CICC) is the first and oldest church in the nation and this year the church is hosting its 34th General Assembly.
Seeds of Christianity: All Christians are children of God
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation.
Glorious Avarua Cook Islands Christian Church reopens
Saturday 8 July 2023 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Church Talk, Features
Faith and community celebrated the restoration and rebirth of the glorious Avarua CICC Ziona Tapu church after a year of extensive renovations, which culminated in a joyous reopening yesterday morning.
Church Talk: Father, may they be in us
Wednesday 5 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Bishop Paul Donoghue writes: "Last Friday I was privileged to attend the rededication of the Cook Islands Christian Church in Titikaveka known by the name of “Betela”.
Seeds of Christianity: ‘Traditional gods of the past, destitute of any real power’
Saturday 1 July 2023 | Written by Supplied | Published in Church Talk, Features
Historian and author Howard Henry has been fascinated by the birth of Christianity in the Cook Islands for many years. In a weekly series, Henry chronicles the arrival of Christianity to the Cook Islands and its role in building the nation. This is his ninth article in the series.