DunedIn Christmas Carols
2025-12-20 14:30 - 16:30 UTC
The Dunedin Christmas Carol 2025, held at the Dunedin Botanical Garden on 20 December 2025 brought together families, communities, and people from all backgrounds in a beautiful spirit of hope, unity, and celebration. Set under the open sky of Dunedin, Kiwis , Māori, Cook Islanders, Indians, German, and Sri Lankans gathered as one, lifting their voices and hearts together. In moments when life feels heavy and the journey seems hard, this event reminded us that we are never alone. More than just a song, You Raise Me Up became a prayer of faith, a message of encouragement, and a declaration of strength, proclaiming that God lifts us when we cannot stand on our own. It was a powerful reminder that faith, music, and love have the power to unite a city and uplift hearts, whether you were present at the event or watching from around the world.

Otago Women’s Day Event
2026-03-07 10:00 - 13:00
The Otago Women’s Day event was held on Saturday, 7 March, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. It was a wonderful and blessed time of worship, fellowship, and encouraging messages.
Many women gathered together to celebrate and be encouraged. Attendees came from different countries, including New Zealand, India, and Thailand. It was a beautiful time of unity where women from different cultures joined together in worship and fellowship.
The event began with a time of worship, where everyone sang songs of praise and thanked God. The atmosphere was joyful and peaceful. After the worship, two speakers shared inspiring messages. Their messages encouraged the women to have faith, hope, and strength in their daily lives. Many people felt encouraged and uplifted through their words.
During the event, morning tea was provided, giving everyone a chance to talk, connect, and build new friendships. Later, lunch was also served, and everyone enjoyed the time of fellowship together.
Overall, the Otago Women’s Day event was a wonderful gathering filled with worship, encouragement, and community. It was a meaningful time where women could support one another, share their experiences, and grow in faith together. Many attendees expressed their joy and appreciation for such a special and uplifting event.

International Women’s Day Event – Dunedin
2026-03-08 16:00 - 18:00
The International Women’s Day event was held on 8 March from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in Central Dunedin. The program was house full, with many women and families attending the special gathering. It was a wonderful time filled with worship, encouraging messages, and fellowship. The event began with a beautiful worship session led by a dedicated worship team. The worship created a peaceful and joyful atmosphere, and many people joined together in praise and thanksgiving.
Attendees came from many different nations, including New Zealand, India, Fiji, the Philippines, the Māori community, Thailand, the Netherlands, China, Samoa, and Sri Lanka. It was a special moment of unity where women from different cultures and backgrounds gathered together to celebrate International Women’s Day. During the program, two speakers shared inspiring and encouraging messages. Their words encouraged women to live with faith, hope, and strength, and to support one another in their families and communities. After the program, snacks were served, giving everyone a chance to talk, connect, and build new friendships. Overall, it was a house-full, joyful, and blessed International Women’s Day celebration, bringing women from many nations together in worship, encouragement, and unity.
