Conference Theme

These are our conference themes. The program sessions times are still being finalised and will focus around the areas below. An email will be sent out when the specific sessions are finalised 🥳

This workshop explores how we can find unity within our theological differences and ensure that the Church is a place that welcomes all people. 

Key questions include:

  • How does our theology honour the diversity within the body of Christ?
  • How are LGBTQIA+ people represented in the Bible?
  • What new understandings emerge when we view our bodies and collective bodies as sacred reflections of the divine?

This workshop considers how Christ’s love becomes the model for all relationships, calling us to embody grace, patience, and forgiveness. 

Key questions include:

  • How can we foster relationships that reflect the inclusive love of Christ?
  • What role does platonic friendship play in the church?
  • How can we ensure that our connections are equitable and life-giving?

This workshop explores how coming out is part of revealing our truth, and reflecting the diversity of God’s creation.

Key questions include:

  • How can we embrace and share our truths in ways that honor our journey?
  • What role does faith play in the courage and vulnerability required in coming out?

Key questions include:

  • How does embracing gender expansiveness enrich our understanding of God? 
  • What practices can faith communities adopt to affirm and celebrate diverse gender identities?

This workshop explores how families, churches, and allies can make spaces of unconditional love and support, reflecting the inclusive, nurturing nature of Christ’s love. 

Self-care is an essential spiritual practice. “This is my body” calls us to honour our bodies by prioritising holistic care. This workshop explores how we can view self-care as part of embodying faith.

These workshops explore how indigenous wisdom and cultural expressions of faith enrich the body of Christ in Aotearoa. 

Key questions include: 

  • How can we honor the indigenous wisdom within our faith communities? 
  • What does it look like to embody the teachings of Christ in ways that respect and celebrate cultural diversity?

Living out our faith means actively engaging in the world around us. “This is my body” reminds us that we are Christ’s hands and feet, called to work for justice, equity, and compassion. 

Key questions include:

  • How can we use our voices, votes, resources, and bodies to challenge injustice?
  • What does it mean to engage in activism that reflects the radical love of Christ?