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Ancient voices stir modern hopes

The ancient voices considered by this year's theological hui still have something to say about some of today's most pressing challenges.

• Perpetua, Constantine and Augustine reconsidered

St John’s Commissioner announced

The person hired to get St John’s College back on track is a former principal – and she's forged a reputation as a 'fixit' person for strife-torn schools.

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Loan sharks circle as demand for credit grows

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

Archbishops reaffirm women's ordination

In the face of developments overseas, our Archbishops have issued a pastoral letter affirming the "fundamental value" of the ordination of women.

The power and the passion

The 2010 Theological Hui will listen to some ancient voices on the subject of power... with a view to gaining fresh understanding of some modern challenges.

NZ not secular, say Catholic bishops

The Roman Catholic bishops are asking the Human Rights Commission to rethink its report on religious freedom.

Face-to-face with the Text of Terror

The third annual Hermeneutic Hui grapples, at last, with the Scriptural texts at the heart of the issue that's wracking the Anglican Communion.

• Sue Patterson: Sin of Sodom more than inhospitality

• Peter Lineham: Sodom story not anti-homosexual

• Sepiuta Hala'api'api: From a Pasefika perspective

• Paul Trebilco: Sex is part of God's good creation

• Amy Chambers: The Bible and Human Sexuality

• Vaotogo F. Smith: Hermemeutics and Romans 1

• Rob McKay: Israel's Holiness Code in the Book of Leviticus

• Moana Hall-Smith: Reading Leviticus 18

Another view of welfare reform...

A group that aims to challenge the Government's proposed reforms of the welfare system is launched in Wellington.

• Video of launch

Tiny chapel, big hospitality

Te Wai Pounamu hosts Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori – and manaakitanga is not found wanting.

• Clergy attack Southwark dean over invitation

• Jefferts Schori preaches in Bribane

• Talk about trouble

• Sermons major on freedom

Pelting rain – and a promising start

The Most Rev Katharine Jefferts Schori, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, lands among friends in Auckland.

• St John's College forum

Andy's angle

Andy Spence, from Christchurch, turns an ear to proceedings at Youth Synod.
Covenant architect

The Rev Dr Terry Wall, one of the Methodists who helped shape the covenant.
Midnight oil

From left: Hinekura Hollis; Tapu Laulu; Sharlene Douglas-Huriwai and Kisa Amitunai.
Expert exegesis

Professor Paul Trebilco, of Otago University, who moderated the sessions - and gave expert exegetical and hermeneutical input.
'Challenging but enriching'

Bishop David Coles (r), Chairman of the St John's College Board of Oversight, led the tributes to Allan Davidson.
Pleased to meet you...

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori, leader of The Episcopal Church, after the St John's College powhiri.
Shining a light

The preacher enlisted some help during the course of his cathedral consecration sermon.
Smile of achievement

A proud day for Mrs Judith Bright, who has been the Librarian at the Kinder Library for 31 years.
The Text of Terror

Dr James Harding, lecturer in Old Testament studies at Otago University, reflecting again on the "Text of Terror."
Peter makes a point

Professor Peter Lineham addresses the hui.
Airy and light-filled

This soft-seating area is at the centre of the new-look library. The old library had an internal wall between the two pillars.
Covenant architect

The Rev Diane Miller-Keeley, co-Vicar of All Saints Howick, who helped draft the Anglican-Methodist Covenant.
Introductions first

Clockwise, from left: Nathan Stewart; Benjamin Brock-Smith; Wade Aukett; Andy Spence; Charlie Baker; Brendan Bryon-Kay.
Tumuaki

The Rev Diana Tana, Methodist Tumuaki, adds her signature.
Facing up to the global challenge

Archbishop David Moxon says Anglicans need to set an example to the world by embracing lifestyle changes.
New threshold

The Archbishops and other manuhiri about to cross the threshold into the Kinder Library. There's a new path and new landscaping.
Benjamin led the way

Benjamin Brock-Smith, Auckland diocesan youth facilitator, was chosen to lead the presentation to the bishops.
Pasefika presence

One of the contingent of Pacific Island women present at the opening of the AAW conference.
Commissioner Thomson

Mrs Gail Thomson, the newly appointed St John's College Commissioner.
Eastern perspective

The Kinder Library today. There's a group-study area at the eastern end of the new-look library, which opens out to a new deck.
Harmonies

The Rev Joe Le'ota, recently retired as Vicar of Te Puke, spoke - and then led an impromptu Tongan choir.
Where to from here?

Debrief: Back at the marae, the synod discusses how the meeting with the bishops went.
Commissioned to the task

Bishop Kito Pikaahu (right), the Chairman of Te Kotahitanga, leads a prayer commissioning Gail to her task.
Reconsidering Constantine

The Revs Damon Plimmer and Michael Godfrey consider some new angles on Constantine.
Open for business

Bishop John Paterson was on hand last Friday at St Cuth's to declare the AAW's 18th triennial conference open.
The teaching seat

Archbishop John Sentamu seats the Bishop of Taranaki in his new cathedra. Note the white feather trim on Bishop Philip's cope.
Supporter

One of the 150 women who gathered at St Cuthbert's for the opening of the AAW conference.
Lighter moments

Visiting Canadian liturgical scholar Dr Richard Leggett at right; the Rev Edward Prebble, now a doctoral student, at left.
Pacific ministry

Archbishop Jabez Bryce, Bishop of Polynesia, recounted Allan Davidson's years of service to the church in the Pacific Islands.
Archbishops hit the road

Archbishop David Moxon with Melbourne Archbishop Philip Freier and his wife Joy during the centenary of the Diocese of Polynesia.
Gathering a head of steam

Youth pilgrims catch their breath in steamy Rotorua.
Mihimihi

Archdeacon Tiki Raumati leads the mihimihi. The lady in the chair is Aunty Marg Rau-Kupu, Tiki's 97-year-old sister.
Ecumenical talks

Archbishop David Moxon, Rev Dr Raymond Pelly, and Roman Catholic Bishop Barry Jones of Christchurch.
Dean Jamie Allen

New cathedral, new dean - Jamie Allen, recently arrived from the UK.
Let's keep talking...

Photo op: the youth synod gather with the bishops in the forecourt of Holy Trinity Cathedral.
The puzzle of Sodom

Dr Peter Lineham is a Massey University historian, who also has a divinity degree. He presented a paper on Genesis 19.
The preacher

Who better to preach an ecumenical sermon?
The blood of Christ, shed for you...

The 40th anniversary AAW conference drew more than 150 delegates - including a contingent of 33 women from the Pacific Islands.
Stepping from the Holy Land

The Palestinian dance group performs at the St John's College open day.
Calling on the manuhiri

Bishop Katharine, flanked by her kaiarahi, Piripi Waretini, and his fiance, Angela Gray, move into Te Whakaruruhau.
Bishops take a back seat

While the bishops gaze down, the Palestinian dancers go through their paces at the St John's open day.
Wesleyan harmony

Ian Faulkner, Principal of Wesley College, recalled how as a young Methodist in the 1970s, he'd looked forward to church union.
Archdeacon Tiki, Cathedral Kaumatua

Archdeacon Tikituterangi Raumati was installed as the Cathedral Kaumatua - the first, it's believed, in the country.
Legdrive from a Taranaki forward

In 1981 the books in the old Kinder Library had to be carted across to the new building. This student now plays a leading role in Taranaki.
Ali Panah meets the press

Ali Panah (centre) with Archbishop David Moxon and lawyer Grant Illingworth.
The new cathedra

Archbishop Sir Paul Reeves leads Bishop Philip Richardson to his new cathedra.
Aussie scholar

Dr Andrew McGowan, the keynote speaker at the 2010 theological hui.
Dr McGowan's contribution

Dr Andrew McGowan, an Australian scholar who specialises in the early church, delivered the keynote addresses at the hui.
In from the rain

Bishop Katharine hears acknowledgement of a long record of Episcopalian generosity.
Called to higher service

Padre Don Parker, the new Principal Defence Chaplain.
The Owae spirit

Some of the guys from the Waitara High School kapa haka troupe kick back with the Archbishop at Owae Marae.
President Paulene

President Paulene Murdoch spoke at the cathedral of the need the AAW's cheque hopes to meet.
Margaret and Moewai

Mrs Margaret Sentamu and Moewai Ateria examine a gift given at Owae Marae. Moewai carved Bishop Richardson's new crozier.
The Viking challenge

Hone Kaa greets Gail on behalf of the tangata whenua. She is flanked by members of the Te Kotahitanga standing committee.
And Sarah laughed

Bishop George and Sarah Selwyn lose their composure.
A frank response

Bishop David Rice responds to a caucus presentation.
Keeping up the pressure

Mainstream church leaders met at Parliament yesterday to continue pressing their concerns for the vulnerable and the environment.
Host bishop

Bishop John Gray: "You can wear your mitre in my cathedral."
Waiata

The tangata whenua sing a waiata in support of Archdeacon Tiki's mihimihi.
Muru remembers

Bishop Muru Walters recalled his years teaching at St John's with Allan.
Action song of welcome

Bishop Katharine is led into the Wesley Hall at St John's College, as a waiata was performed.
Easy rider

One of the younger campus investigators gets a tiki tour of St John's College.
Crunchtime at Youth Synod

The night before their meeting with the bishops, the youth crunched their presentation in the Mataatua wharekai.
Tikanga caucus time

Each tikanga spent some time in caucus with their bishops. Here's Sepi Hala'apiapi from Fiji, with Kisa Amitunai, from South Auckland.
A special place

As the rain gently fell, Archbishop and Mrs Sentamu were called on to the marae at Parihaka.
Bishop Katharine responds

Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori responds to the welcome.
More elbow room, please

Rosemary Dewerse said she'd gained a new appreciation of the Emperor Constantine's quest to win "elbow room" for faith.
Prison visit

The bishops visited New Plymouth Prison - and were disturbed by conditions there.
Rhys responds

Matamata Vicar Rhys Lewis makes a point in a plenary session.
Late-night screening...

Hinekura Hollis concentrates on her PC during a late-night session at Youth Synod.
Strategising for action

Late-evening view across the Mataatua wharekai as Youth Synod members hone their strategies.
Won over

Various Anglicans show their approval of "The Tenners", a vocal group from Sacred Heart Girl's College.
Wrestling students...

More time was allocated to small group work than in previous hui. Seen here: the St John's College students discussing the texts.
Tiki at Owae

Archdeacon Tiki Raumati addresses the manuhiri at Owae Marae.
Pilgrims on a three-tikanga journey

Ngira Simmonds welcomes youth to the three-tikanga pilgrimage.
Episcopal gravitas

Bishop George and Sarah Selwyn, aka Chris Honore and Sarah Stevens.
Nick's question

The Rev Nick Frater poses a question.
Stealing the show

The "Tenners", a group from Sacred Heart Girl's College, with their spellbinding rendition of 'Music down in my soul.'
Congratulations

Archbishop Sentamu and Bridget Bell approve of each other's performance.
The body of Christ...

Bishop Victoria Matthews celebrated on the Sunday - and was the speaker at the AAW conference dinner the previous evening.
A plan emerges

Strategising: Ngira Simmonds and Michael Tamihere at Mataatua Marae.
Translation

Michael Tamihere translates for the Rev Dr Richard Leggett (from Canada) and the Rev Canon Juan Quevedo-Bosch (USA).
Glory to God, with an African beat

Archbishop Sentamu, who proved himself a fine exponent of the conga drums, accompanying the Gloria.
Signatures

Bishops from the three tikanga sign the covenant for this church.
Arts centre honours Maori Queen

The newly opened Piki Mahuta Centre at Waikato Diocesan School for Girls.
Broken bread

We break this bread to share in the body of Christ...
In their milking kit

Archbishop John and Mrs Margaret Sentamu kitted up to supervise the afternoon milking at Faull Farms Super Shed.
Appreciative audience

A view from the front of the auditorium at the opening of the AAW conference at St Cuth's last Friday.
Owae moments

Bishops Richardson, Sentamu and Sir Paul Reeves enjoying a light moment at Owae marae. All photos by Rob Tucker.
Teamwork

Margaret and Allan Davidson's ministry is shared. During the St John's years, for example, they've cared for Melanesian students.
The power and the passion

The Rev Dr Andrew McGowan, who is the warden of Trinity College in Melbourne, and who will lead this year's Theological Hui.
Whatsover you did...

Robert Kereopa, CEO of the Anglican Missions Board, received the AAW's $22,000 thanksgiving offering cheque.
Strategic planner

Paul Gilberd is the business development consultant hired by Te Kotahitanga to draw up a strategic plan for the college.
Haka

Wesley College boys lay down a haka.
Licensed to serve

Chaplain Don Parker (right) receives his licence from Bishop Tom Brown. Chaplain John Neal looks on at centre.
Tikanga caucus

Michael Tamihere - with Sharlene Douglas-Huriwai, and James Burke.
Where's whanaungatanga?

Moana Hall-Smith, the Kaihautu of the Manawa o te Wheke taapapa, who drew attention to the key concept of whanaungatanga.
Eyes on the conductor

No blues, brothers.
"...these bones shall live."

The Bishop of Dunedin, Dr Kelvin Wright, sat on the final session panel.
New Boss

Mrs Gail Thomson, the Commissioner of St John's College. She is, in effect, the college's new boss.
Brothers in arms

Iranian asylum seeker Ali Panah and Brother Damian at the Friary of Divine Compassion, Hamilton. Picture: Peter Drury of the Waikato Times.
New day dawning

Kinder reopening: Awaiting the karanga in the early-morning light.
Humble hospitality

The manuhiri file into Te Whakaruruhau, the church at Te Hepara Pai, the spiritual home of Anglican Maori in Christchurch.
The Selwyns at home

As seen last Saturday: Bishop George Selwyn and his wife Sarah in front of the Selwyn Chapel at St John's College.
Putting it together for God

Youth from Tikanga Polynesia lead evening prayer.
In Greece, do as the Greeks...

Dr Rowan Williams is welcomed by His Beatitude Theodoros II, the Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch.
Pilgrims break bread together

Closing eucharist during the three-tikanga youth pilgrimage.
First, a little levity

Tapu Laulu and Brendan Bryon-Kay respond to a Michael Tamihere quip.
Maataatua taonga

In front of the carvings in the Mataatua wharekai: Wade Aukett (left); Nathan Stewart and Kahu Miller.
Saved from afar

Happy to be here: Peter Gitau (front), Kate Potter (left), Sarah Cody and Robert Matheson. Picture: Maarten Hull
History lesson

Marie Taylor, ex-President of the AAW, gave a history of the movement on the first day of the conference.
A Samoan perspective

Anthony Tuala, a Diocese of Polynesia delegate from Samoa.
Poi puritia! Poi takawiri!

The whirr of the poi dance: The Anglican Maori Club performs in the St John's College dining room.
Saved from afar

Happy to be here: Peter Gitau (front) and Kate Potter, Sarah Cody and Robert Matheson. Picture: Maarten Holl.
A wry observation?

The Rev Dr Hone Kaa - MC at Te Karaiti.
Engaging with the issues

Bishops Kito Pikaahu and Muru Walters respond to a caucus discussion.
US Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori: embarrassed.

US Presiding Bishop Jefferts Schori: embarrassed.
New banner

A new AAW President's banner was blessed during the cathedral service
Let the celebrations begin

Bishop Sir Paul Reeves; Mayor Peter Tennent and his wife and Bishop John Bluck release doves to kickstart the celebrations.
Pacific rhythm

A member of the Pasefika cultural performance group at the St John's College open day.
Parihaka plough

This plough, displayed at Puke Ariki, the region's museum, is an icon of non-violent dissent. It was used at Parihaka.
Welcomed, in two languages

Archbishop Moxon greets his guest. Bishop George Connor, seated next to Bishop Katharine, had translated the Maori greeting.
Hongi

The welcome is complete.
Waiata

After Muru Walters had spoken, Moeawa Callaghan, Tom and Ngarangi Ihaka supplied the waiata.
Mihi mai...

Rev Michael Tamihere, Archdeacon of Kahui Rangatahi, responds to a mihi during the youth pilgrimage.
Forecast storms

At the General Synod Standing Committee, Hone Kaa made it clear that the Commissioner will be navigating through stormy seas.
Bonding across tikanga

Youth from three tikanga front up for an 'amazing pilgrimage'.
His knee drill

Archbishop Sentamu addressed the folk at Owae Marae on bended knee - but spiced his address with humour.
A new tune

The Lotofale'ia brass band strikes up a new tune.
Watching history being made

The Methodist President, The Rev Jill van de Geer, and Vice President, Ron Gibson, watch the Anglican leaders sign the covenant.
The history man

Dr Allan Davidson: scholar and teacher.
The 1981 model

The library, soon after it was built in 1981. A view from the south-east.
Band of brothers

One of the highlights of the week was a session devoted to presentations by and dialogue with the region's high schools.
Inviting

The entrance to the refurbished Knder Library is emphasized with a cantilevered portico and bold new signage.
Piripi presiding

Piripi Waretini translates for Bishop Katharine.
Executive commission

Bishop John Paterson preached the Sunday sermon at HTC - and commissioned the new AAW executive committee.
Tama Porter - a talent to watch

The Dame Malvina Major Foundation presented a concert which starred some of the region's finest emerging young talent.
Bishop of the future?

One of the younger guests inspects some of the treasures the Kinder keeps in glass cabinets.
New General Secretary

Michael Hughes, the new General Secretary of the Anglican Church in these islands.
A Methodist view

John Roberts, Methodist Mission and Ecumenism secretary.
Wharekawa's whaikorero

Wharekawa Kaa leads the speeches of welcome for the tangata whenua.
Home away from home for tikanga youth

The Tikanga Youth Synod was held over four days at Mataatua Marae, in Mangere.
Three tikanga, and a common purpose

Yes. We bind ourselves to this covenant.
Bring me the scrolls...

Archbishop David Moxon reflects on the value the Apostle Paul placed on scholarship. The Rev Dr David Bell is at right.
Tai's vote of thanks

Taimalelagi Fagamalama Tuatagaloa-Leota - or Archdeacon Tai as she's usually known - thanks Dr McGowan.
He ain't heavy...

Young pilgrims enjoy the rough and tumble of getting to know each other.

Church leaders press their concerns

Catholic bishops back Sikh community

Budget seen as 'wasted opportunity'

Catholic bishops critical of seabed option

Leaders welcome indigenous recognition

Rare soldier's cross found in rubbish

The Archbishops' Easter message

Scientists reject atheistic stance

Govt accused of 'beneficiary bashing'

Pope's offer 'not anti-ecumenical'

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Bishops slam 'shameful' cells

Senior church leaders have spoken out against conditions at New Plymouth prison, labelling the...

The new Anglican Bishop of the Diocese of Dunedin, The Rt Rev Dr Kelvin Wright.

'New buoyancy' greets Bishop Kelvin

One of Dunedin's own, Dr Kelvin Wright, is installed as its ninth Anglican Bishop.

Church and civic leaders gather to bless the restoration project.

Big refit for century-old church

One of Gisborne's hidden treasures is to be restored for the whole community to enjoy.

Bishop John and Marion leave Holy Trinity Cathedral to a stirring haka.

Bishop challenges 'the good life'

The retiring Bishop of Auckland has laid his pastoral staff on the altar - and challenged Kiwi...

High honour: Archbishop Jabez was chosen to crown the new Tongan king, His Majesty George Tupou V, in August 2008.

Pasefika farewells 'a prince of the church'

The funeral service for Archbishop Jabez Bryce, Bishop of Polynesia, followed two days of gath...

Matthew and Waveney: the smile is more than just toothpaste.

Just how green can you get?

Respect for the environment is not an optional extra for the Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan W...

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Anglican Taonga

Andy's angle

Covenant architect

Midnight oil

Expert exegesis

'Challenging but enriching'

Pleased to meet you...

Shining a light

Smile of achievement

The Text of Terror

Peter makes a point

Airy and light-filled

Covenant architect

Introductions first

Tumuaki

Facing up to the global challenge

New threshold

Benjamin led the way

Pasefika presence

Commissioner Thomson

Eastern perspective

Harmonies

Where to from here?

Commissioned to the task

Reconsidering Constantine

Open for business

The teaching seat

Supporter

Lighter moments

Pacific ministry

Archbishops hit the road

Gathering a head of steam

Mihimihi

Ecumenical talks

Dean Jamie Allen

Let's keep talking...

The puzzle of Sodom

The preacher

The blood of Christ, shed for you...

Stepping from the Holy Land

Calling on the manuhiri

Bishops take a back seat

Wesleyan harmony

Archdeacon Tiki, Cathedral Kaumatua

Legdrive from a Taranaki forward

Ali Panah meets the press

The new cathedra

Aussie scholar

Dr McGowan's contribution

In from the rain

Called to higher service

The Owae spirit

President Paulene

Margaret and Moewai

The Viking challenge

And Sarah laughed

A frank response

Keeping up the pressure

Host bishop

Waiata

Muru remembers

Action song of welcome

Easy rider

Crunchtime at Youth Synod

Tikanga caucus time

A special place

Bishop Katharine responds

More elbow room, please

Prison visit

Rhys responds

Late-night screening...

Strategising for action

Won over

Wrestling students...

Tiki at Owae

Pilgrims on a three-tikanga journey

Episcopal gravitas

Nick's question

Stealing the show

Congratulations