Decision time on gay ordination
The question of whether openly gay and lesbian people can be ordained should be settled sooner rather than later, the General Synod Standing Committee has decided.
Bishop refutes 'white collar crime'
A petition urging bishops to end “discrimination” against gays and lesbians misreads church law and bishops' power to change doctrine, says Bishop Richardson.
• In full: Bishop Philip Richardson's response
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.
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Call to prayer
Karen Yung, from Wellington, leading the intercessions at the General Synod Eucharist.
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Kotahitanga, demonstrated
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Tribute to Pasefika
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Vision for 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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Our new Archbishop
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The Archbishop's answer
Archbishop David Moxon leads a waiata after his own contribution.
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Kito's whaikorero
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Our new Archbishop
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Old greets new
Archbishop Brown Turei hongis the new Bishop of Auckland, Rt Rev Ross Bay.
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From a legal angle
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Drink this...
Bishop Rahu Katene administers the cup of blessing during the Synod Eucharist.
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Archbishops' address
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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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Text of terror
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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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'This is my body...'
Archbishop David Moxon celebrating at the General Synod Eucharist.
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Parekura
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Bishop Richardson's response
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Gone - but not forgotten
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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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Secretary and Bishop
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Hone's reply
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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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Kia ora, Bishop, kia kaha...
Herewini Parata passes on the greetings and congratulations of Tikanga Maori to the new Bishop.
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Making his point
There are, according to the Randerson diagnosis, three key obstacles to mission.
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Global mission opportunities
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Orator, haka exponent
Herewini Parata led the speakers for the tangata whenua of Poho o Rawiri.
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Leading the manuhiri
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Paying tribute to a prophet
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A great commission
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Lord, hear our prayer
The Rev Ron Elder, one of the priests at Holy Trinity, Gisborne.
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Mission opportunities...
Robert Kereopa, Executive Officer of the Anglican Missions' Board, during the AMB presentation.
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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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God our hope...
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York greets Taranaki
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