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WCC 'Living Letters' statement

The World Council of Churches has released a statement which is sharply critical of Australian  government treatment of Aboriginal Peoples.

The E-Town Breakfast Club

Tragedy struck the Central Taranaki town of Eltham in November 2006. Out of that tragedy, real hope - in the shape of a youth centre called E-Town - has been born. 

 

Bishop Victoria sees need for community

There is a huge need for community in the aftermath of Canterbury's earthquake, says Bishop Victoria Matthews in a letter to all parishes.

How much pain can Pakistanis take?

“How many times can Pakistanis get run over and get up again?” asks an aid expert.

New album centres on justice

A new album of songs launched in Sydney on Thursday gives fresh voice to God’s heart for justice.

Towards a theology of 'enough'

Perhaps it's time to develop a theology of enough – to recognize our dissatisfaction, and our sense of entitlement, and our fear that we will never really have everything we need, and to say simply, “We have enough.”

When market forces run amok...

Market forces are not bad things in themselves but sinister trends can easily subvert them, says Bishop Richard Randerson in a sermon to mark the 10th anniversary of the Hikoi of Hope.

Waging peace in Christ's name

The good news of the New Testament is a direct call to us to be peacemakers. For there lies the essential nature of God.

Editors' Picks

'Horrific' violence against women

Violence against women in the Pacific is “horrific” and must be addressed, says an Australian...

From Church Times cartoonist Dave Walker

Back to the community – every day

What we need is a "Back to the Community" campaign, says the vicar of a quake zone.

Cathedral bells bound for UK

The ChristChurch Cathedral bells will soon be enroute to England for testing and repair.

New guidelines for marriage rites

A “consensus description” of Anglican theology on marriage rites is being finalized by the Int...

The best Grandad in the world.

A unique and final honour

Sir Paul Reeves is accorded a unique last honour. He is laid to rest on the gentle north-facin...

Decision time on gay ordination

The question of whether openly gay and lesbian people can be ordained should be settled s...

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