Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Work smarter with a Pro licence Learn More

Local Govt | National News Video | Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Search

 

Hon Grant Robertson To Open Aotearoa’s Rainbow Christian Conference

Diverse Church NZ is excited to announce Deputy Prime Minister Hon Grant Robertson, is opening the 2021 Awaken rainbow faith gathering with a formal welcome in Parliament Buildings' Grand Hall on Friday 26 March at 7pm.

The conference runs for two days at St. Peter's Anglican Church, 211 Willis St, Wellington on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 March.

Keynote speakers for Awaken 2021 include kaupapa Māori and Takatapui researcher, advocate, and now Green MP Dr. Elizabeth Kerekere, former Sydney pastor, Pacific rainbow advocate and human rights specialist Andre Afamasaga, and respected church historian Professor Emeritus Dr. Peter Lineham. The wider programme will include workshops on queer theology, mental health, hosting QSA groups in religious high schools, training for allies, info on gender diversity and much more.

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading

Are you getting our free newsletter?

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.

© Scoop Media

Advertisement - scroll to continue reading
 
 
 
Parliament Headlines | Politics Headlines | Regional Headlines

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

LATEST HEADLINES

  • PARLIAMENT
  • POLITICS
  • REGIONAL
 
 

InfoPages News Channels


 
 
 
 

Join Our Free Newsletter

Subscribe to Scoop’s 'The Catch Up' our free weekly newsletter sent to your inbox every Monday with stories from across our network.