Festival of Doubt

Church Untamed is thrilled to invite sceptics, Bible-bashers and everyone in between to a celebration of the deepest and hardest mysteries of life.

The Festival of Doubt is our very unorthodox take on the Feast of St Thomas. "Doubting Thomas", one of the first followers of Jesus, is famous for two things: (1) refusing to believe his friends about the story of the first Easter, and (2) traveling all the way to India to tell that story to anyone who'd listen. What changed his mind? And are we willing to change ours?

In science or history, we call the things we don't understand yet "questions", and see them as the path to deeper knowledge. But when it comes to politics, faith, or other ideologies, we tend to call them "doubts", and they're often seen as scary or shameful. But what if they're all just questions?

We believe in authentic community, where no question is off the table, and that even when we don't know all the answers, the act of asking together brings us closer to the truth.

Join us for music, Q&A and real conversations. All welcome.

There are no stupid questions. If you have a something to ask, or a doubt to share, you can submit them anonymously for our panel Q&A at www.churchuntamed.nz


"Call out for the ability to be wise.
Cry out for understanding.
Look for it as you would look for silver.
Search for it as you would search for hidden treasure."


What? Festival of Doubt (a very non-traditional celebration of the Feast of St Thomas)
When? Sunday 9th July, 10 am
Where? Cromwell College Auditorium, Barry Ave
What to bring? all your fears, doubts and insecurities
But is there food? Of course! Curry lunch after the Q&A (in recognition of St Thomas's love of India).