We welcome you to join us for the 2026 Christian Women in Governance Network retreat on Thursday 12th and Friday 13th of March at Clearwater Resort in Ōtautahi.

The programme will run :

From 10:00am on Thursday, 12th March,

until 2:00pm on Friday 13th March.

Read our newsletter for more information

Wilberforce Foundation – 2026 February

Thank you for joining us for another year!

Here is our 2026 February monthly update.

Wilberforce Foundation – December

Last Sunday’s message explored the second coming of Jesus—not through speculation or prediction, but through the lens of watchfulness, readiness, and faithful living. Drawing on Scripture, C.S. Lewis, and personal reflection, it invited our community to consider what we hope Christ might “catch” us doing if He returned today: small, everyday acts of justice, mercy, peace, and creation care. As we close out the year, we extend our gratitude to the many organisations, leaders, and scholars who make up the Wilberforce Community, and we pray that this Christmas brings each of you a fresh encounter with Emmanuel, God with us.

Read more about what events are coming

Take a look at what’s on—and join us where you can

Click to see what was included in this edition

Wilberforce Foundation – November Update

• Next, the “Good News for Aotearoa” forum is highlighted

• Lunch & Learn webinar by Praxis on integrating care for creation into organisational life.

• A recording is now available of a conversation between Jay Ruka and Chris Clarke

Together, let’s finish the year strong and look forward to an even brighter one ahead for our community.

🔹 Join us for this month’s Lunch & Learn webinar!
🔹 You’re invited: One Heart Auckland – Prayer and Collaboration Forum
🔹 Bringing Jesus back to the Santa Parade 
🔹 Check out the Venn Foundation job opportunity
🔹 Sign up for the Otago University Women in the New Testament and Early Church block course.
🔹 Job opportunity at Youth Alive

Check out all these opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. Discover the exciting events and opportunities ahead

Hopeful Leadership in a Time of Challenge

• Insights from Ian Kuperus – Hearing God in the silence

• Lunch & Learn – Jay Ruka in discussion with Chris Clarke

• Prayer Breakfast – Join us at the Auckland Prayer Breakfast

• H.O.ME - 6-month leadership development programme for couples to explore their vocation

• EVENT – Good News for Aotearoa gathering

• Wilberforce Scholarship Alumni Dinner– A night of celebration

• Lunch and Learn – Watch our Legal "Ask me Anything" with Steven Moe

• What we’re reading – Rev Dr Kaite Marcar gives her recommendations

Check out all these opportunities to learn, grow, and serve. Discover the exciting events and opportunities ahead

Hearing God in the silence

This month, Simon Cayley, Advisor to the Wilberforce Foundation, invites us to pause and reflect on the impact of noise in our lives—and how we can rediscover God’s presence in the silence. We also have all the upcoming events and development opportunities for you.

• Reflection – Hearing God in the silence

• Lunch & Learn – Legal “Ask me Anything” with Steven Moe

• Free Trust Deed Review – Legal advice for Wilberforce community members

• Prayer Breakfast – Join us at the Auckland Prayer Breakfast

• Governance Workshops – Future development opportunities and networks

• Events – Good News for Aotearoa gathering

• Scholarships – Christian Leadership Scholarships are closing soon

• On-Demand – Watch our Lunch & Learn on Christian Communication Principles

• Community Reading – Renovaré Book Club highlights

Take a look at what’s on—and join us where you can

Click to see what was included in this edition