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Telling the stories of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, NZ and Polynesia

Lectionary offers labour of love

For Rev. Lawrence Kimberley, compiling the annual schedule of readings for Anglican worship in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia is a spiritual endeavour and an act of service.

Dunedin elects Anne van Gend

The Diocese of Dunedin electoral synod has elected the Ven Dr Anne van Gend to lead the people of Otago and Southland as the 11th Bishop of Dunedin.
• Archbishops' official announcement letter
• Diocese of Dunedin announcement

Disability Ministry celebrates leaders

Today on the UN International Day of People with Disabilities, the Anglican Church's Disability Ministry educators are launching two new resources to encourage inclusive churches and celebrate disabled people's leadership in the church.

Cathedral tree back for Xmas

Christchurch City Mission has joined with Christ Church Cathedral in the square to bring visitors back inside the Cathedral this Christmas, returning to tradition with an updated City Mission Christmas Tree.

Trust Management reports on climate

Anglican-owned Trust Management (TIML) has produced its first ever climate report and is excited to share that the TIML Property Fund has achieved Toitū net carbonzero certification for landlord-controlled greenhouse gas emissions for the second year in a row.

Archbishops to join Hikoi

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have expressed their Church's strong opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and will join the Hikoi to Parliament tomorrow.
• Archbishops' share Hīkoi message with the Church 
• Pacific churches send Hīkoi solidarity letter

'Living Faith' fires discipleship

The Diocese of Christchurch welcomed 400 Anglicans to an energetic 'Living Faith' conference this 26 October where a line-up of speakers shared their vision of how churches can transform into communities of 'disciples that make disciples'.

Archbishops receive +Cantuar news

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have responded to today's announcement that Archbishop Justin Welby has resigned as Archbishop of Canterbury.

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns

The Archbishop of Canterbury has announced his resignation in recognition of his and the Church's failure to follow due diligence in safeguarding.
• World Council of Churches commends Archbishop Justin Welby's decision to resign


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