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Christchurch's Exhaustion of the Spirit

Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 4:34 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

In the wake of yet more big jolts in Christchurch, Bishop Victoria Matthews says she fears her clergy are facing “exhaustion of spirit”. “People are tired. They have been more than magnificent. Let me say that clearly. “But I am hearing ... More >>

Church leaders call for review of criminal justice system

Monday, 30 May 2011, 11:13 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

This move follows a remark by the Deputy Prime Minister, Bill English, that “prisons are a fiscal and moral failure.” More >>

Reflections at the time of the death of Osama bin Laden

Friday, 6 May 2011, 10:58 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The news of the demise of Osama bin Laden has been felt to bring a measure and a form of closure for thousands affected by the acts of terror over the past decade. It is crucial that the acts of terror in any form, including those masterminded by ... More >>

Special Service For Victims Of Family Violence

Wednesday, 23 March 2011, 11:18 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

Anglican Bishops are holding a special service on the steps of the Wellington Cathedral this morning to remember all those who have died as victims of family violence. More >>

Cathedrals Join In Prayer

Saturday, 26 February 2011, 2:42 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

A service to express support for the people of Christchurch and Canterbury will be held next Tuesday at 12:30pm in Auckland’s Anglican Cathedral. Services will be held at the same time in other Anglican Cathedrals including Wellington, Napier and ... More >>

Message of support for CHCH from Anglican Church

Tuesday, 22 February 2011, 3:15 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The Archbishops and Standing Committee of the General Synod/te Hinota Whanui of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa and Polynesia were meeting in Rotorua when we had news of the latest Christchurch earthquake. We are receiving reports of multiple fatalities, ... More >>

NZ priests head to Queensland

Wednesday, 19 January 2011, 10:22 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The first two of the Wellington Anglican priests who’ve offered to help in flood-ravaged South-West Queensland will fly to Brisbane on Thursday. Another Waikato-based clergywoman expects to fly out to Queensland this week, while at least five more Anglican clergy ... More >>

Anglican Clergy Ready To Assist In Queensland

Saturday, 15 January 2011, 10:45 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND AND POLYNESIA MEDIA RELEASE – SATURDAY JANUARY 15 Anglican Clergy Ready To Assist In Queensland More >>

Anglican Cathedral hosts service for Canterbury

Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 11:07 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

Auckland’s Holy Trinity Cathedral will this evening host a service for Aucklanders wanting to express their aroha for the people of Canterbury. More >>

Debt A Blight For A Third Of Households

Friday, 23 July 2010, 2:09 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

Forecasts that more than one third of Kiwi households will resort to credit to pay their bills in the coming months are troubling Anglican Church leaders. More >>

Anglican Church Statement on Welfare Justice Group

Thursday, 8 July 2010, 12:41 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The Social Justice Commission of the Anglican Church is pleased to be one of the three groups behind this project. More >>

Who Does Reduction of Trade Tariffs Benefit?

Thursday, 17 June 2010, 5:24 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The Government informs us that by 2019 tariffs will be eliminated on 96% of New Zealand’s exports to China. This is seen as a good thing for New Zealand business. More >>

Anglican Church Hears About Primal Drinking

Tuesday, 11 May 2010, 12:54 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

New Zealand is caught in a primal, binge-drinking national crisis. More >>

Archbishop Gives Wake Up Call

Monday, 10 May 2010, 9:17 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

Anglicans meeting in Gisborne have been told to be ambassadors of hope on issues including proposed mining and to help bring solutions to concerns including alcohol abuse. More >>

Anglican General Synod meets in Gisborne

Thursday, 6 May 2010, 12:14 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The Anglican ‘parliament’ will gather in Gisborne on Saturday, May 8, to begin its once-every-two-year, week-long session. The meeting is the main forum of the Anglican Church with 18 bishops, 70 clergy and lay representatives from across New ... More >>

Ross Bay chosen as Auckland’s new Anglican bishop

Monday, 7 December 2009, 10:50 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The Very Reverend Ross Bay, Dean of Parnell’s Holy Trinity Cathedral, has been elected as the new Anglican Bishop of Auckland. He will now be seen as more evidence that the Church is placing its trust in a new generation of leaders – because, ... More >>

Maori 'parliament' convenes

Friday, 30 October 2009, 10:25 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

Te Runanganui, the biggest regular event in the life of Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa, the Maori Anglican Church, kicks off in Auckland this afternoon. Te Runanganui, which is held every two years, is, in effect, the parliament of Te Pihopatanga. It’s ... More >>

Archbishops relaxed over Vatican reception

Saturday, 24 October 2009, 11:15 am | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church here are relaxed about the Vatican’s moves to ease the way for some traditionalist Anglicans to join the Roman Catholic Church. More >>

Ringing the alarm on climate change

Friday, 16 October 2009, 3:21 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

Church bells will toll up and down New Zealand on Saturday, October 24 – but not to signal a civil defence emergency. They’ll be ringing support for ‘350 Day’ – a global pointer to the need to cut carbon dioxide concentration in our atmosphere ... More >>

Back to Church Sunday bucks the attendance trend

Friday, 18 September 2009, 4:05 pm | Anglican Church in Aotearoa

In some places, the picture that's beginning to develop from Back to Church Sunday (held last Sunday, Sept 13) is more impressive still. Some snapshots: * St Barnabas, Fendalton - 100 more people, which is a 30% increase on the average congregation, ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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