Timeless challenge from an archbishop
A prophet speaks: "The major issue we face is the survival of human beings as persons who are fit to live with – and the survival of the earth as a place which is fit for persons to live in.”
Major reform for St John’s College
Sweeping changes are in store for St John’s College, the provincial Anglican theological college.
Synod votes to take action on Te Aute.
Synod has voted to take immediate action in the face of the severe financial difficulties that threaten the viability of the two Maori Anglican schools in the Hawkes Bay.
Talking and tackling poverty
Synod urges the Government to honour its commitment to the Millennium Development Goals and boost NZ’s overseas aid to 0.7 percent of GDP by 2015.
Educational milestone for Pasefika
Pasefika has chalked up a first: the opening of an Anglican secondary school in Suva.
Winston Halapua becomes Archbishop
The Anglican Church in these islands has a new Archbishop: the Rt Rev Dr Winston Halapua, Bishop of Polynesia.
Social justice comes under scrutiny
Synod votes not to receive the Social Justice Commission report.
Commission to look into resource sharing
A General Synod commission will look into ways that the Pakeha dioceses can share people, material and financial resources with their Maori partners.
“Give us your best” – the mission challenge
Steve Maina, the livewire CMS National Director, implores Synod to send its best people – while the AMB's Robert Kereopa tells of those who've already heeded that call.
Environment in the spotlight
The environment - and the responsibilities of Christians for its wellbeing - came into sharper focus at General Synod this morning.
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New Bishop, new Archbishop...
The Rt Rev Ross Bay, the new Bishop of Auckland, greets Bishop Winston on behalf of Tikanga Pakeha.
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Making his point
There are, according to the Randerson diagnosis, three key obstacles to mission.
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His help is from above
Bishop Winston reflects on the tributes and greetings brought at the General Synod.
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Tribute to Pasefika
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Leading the manuhiri
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Gone - but not forgotten
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Orator, haka exponent
Herewini Parata led the speakers for the tangata whenua of Poho o Rawiri.
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God our hope...
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Text of terror
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Archbishops' address
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Engagement with the issues
Bishop Richard Randerson launched his new book: "Engagement 21" at the Gisborne IDC meeting.
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Fronting on St John's
Sir Paul Reeves fronts up to his report on St John's College.
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Give us your best
CMS National Director Steve Maina exhorts the Synod to give its best people to mission.
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Kito's whaikorero
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Secretary and Bishop
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Global mission opportunities
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Hone's reply
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The Archbishop's answer
Archbishop David Moxon leads a waiata after his own contribution.
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From a legal angle
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A great commission
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Our new Archbishop
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Kia ora, Bishop, kia kaha...
Herewini Parata passes on the greetings and congratulations of Tikanga Maori to the new Bishop.
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Paying tribute to a prophet
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Mission opportunities...
Robert Kereopa, Executive Officer of the Anglican Missions' Board, during the AMB presentation.
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Drink this...
Bishop Rahu Katene administers the cup of blessing during the Synod Eucharist.
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Vision for mission
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Kotahitanga, demonstrated
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Our new Archbishop
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'This is my body...'
Archbishop David Moxon celebrating at the General Synod Eucharist.
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Call to prayer
Karen Yung, from Wellington, leading the intercessions at the General Synod Eucharist.
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'We're delighted to have you...'
Holy Trinity's Vicar, Blake Ramage, welcomes General Synod members to Gisborne.
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Old greets new
Archbishop Brown Turei hongis the new Bishop of Auckland, Rt Rev Ross Bay.
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Parekura
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Lord, hear our prayer
The Rev Ron Elder, one of the priests at Holy Trinity, Gisborne.
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