Welcome to the Tiki Island website

It was Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in the Germany of the early1940’s, that first suggested to the church that we were entering an age where society will give less and less space to God and His kind.  He saw Church becoming less and less relevant, an accessory for just the few that still needed the crutch it offered.

Yet all around us society is fragmenting at an alarming rate, and relationships seem to be breaking up as quickly as they are made-up.  The ‘rugged independence’ of our lifestyle and attitudes can sometimes help justify our need to be in control, and to hold on to our own space.

As a consequence there has never been a time when we more needed the gift of relationship than we do today. Most of us in weak or honest moments will probably admit we would like to be part of a community ‘where everyone knows my name’ - a safe place where we can be ourselves – more real and more honest.

Church at its best gives us intimacy with Christ, anticipation of Eternity, and a deepening sense of calling and significance.  But for now church can also give us all a sense of being accepted, loved, a hope of living well, a bit more peace of mind, and a good reason to get up in the morning.

We cannot claim to give you any or all of these, but we are working at them as a faith community, and would love you to join us on our journey at Tiki Island Chapel………

Peter R Holmes MA., PhD
Pastor-In-Residence

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