Roll up for the 'holy water hose-down'
An Anglican church in Florida got more than it bargained for when it bought a former drive-in movie theatre for its meeting place.
Casting a vote for the common good
Our party votes in the General Election should be exercised on the basis of which party’s policies best meet the criteria for the common good, writes Richard Randerson..
China, the Olympics and the Bible
Does China allow religious freedom, and are Bibles readily available to any who desire one? It depends on whether you're willing to attend the Three-Self Church and register with the government.
Farewell to the road-runner bishop
Bishop John Bluck winds up his Waiapu ministry with a month of farewells in each of the three regions, ending with a cathedral service on August 24. Brian Thomas offers a personal appreciation...
Leap of faith for Chch's new bishop
Christchurch’s new Bishop, Canadian Victoria Matthews, is first to admit that importing a bishop from another hemisphere is a leap of faith.
Chicken bones point to epic voyage
A find of some ancient chicken bones in Chile has created an international stir because it suggests that Polynesian mariners landed in the Americas a century before Christopher Columbus.
Dean completes 1200km heart trek
The Dean of Christchurch has completed his sabbatical trek across southern France and northern Spain to raise more than $10,000 for Heart Children NZ.
Plan for new province 'disturbing'
Canada's primate disturbed by plan to create a new North American Anglican province defined by conservative theology.
Dissident Americans to form province
Dissident Anglican churches in Canada and the United States say they will form a new conservative jurisdiction next year.
Design Group hails Lambeth success
The Lambeth Conference Design Group concludes the 2008 conference was an overwhelming success.
Lambeth 'good news for Williams'
When the Archbishop of Canterbury delivers his final address to the Lambeth Conference, he can allow himself a note of joy and quiet pride, says the London Times in an editorial.
Rowan Williams needs a miracle
Stephen Bates: When Rowan Williams was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, one English bishop is said to have murmured: 'God save us from a holy bishop.'
Militant Anglicans 'must be resisted'
Tom Butler: The GAFCON rebels are unrepresentative ultras and I, for one, am glad Rowan Williams has lost patience with them, writes the Bishop of Southwark in the London Guardian.
