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Nicene Creed anchors unity prayers

Churches across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia are being encouraged to join in the global "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" next week from May 29 - June 8, using prayers that celebrate common belief as the Christian world marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed in 2025.
• Te Whakapono o Naihia / The Nicene Creed
• 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resource Page

Condolences for Pope Francis

The Primates of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia offer their condolences on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis.
• Archbishop Don's reflections on the day Pope Francis died
• Archbishop Sione's personal condolences
• 400K mourners farewell Pope Francis

Myanmar Appeal backs church aid

Anglican Missions has launched an emergency appeal to help Anglicans direct aid to the people of Myanmar, following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Sagaing, Myanmar on March 28.
• Primate of Myanmar reports needs are enormous
• Anglican Missions' Pray the News: Myanmar

Lenten Appeal backs Gaza & Pacific

The 2025 Anglican Missions' Lenten Appeal offers Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia donors a chance to support climate resilience in the Solomon Islands and the humanitarian work of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East.
• Donate to the Lenten Appeal here

Archbishops call for Gaza peace

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have welcomed news of the ceasefire between the Government of Israel and Hamas and have echoed calls for long-term peacebuilding called for by the Anglican Church in the Holy Land.
• Episcopal Diocese in Jerusalem and the Middle East ceasefire statement
• Anglican Missions Hope for the Holy Land Appeal
• Christian World Service Middle East Emergency Appeal

Conclave thrills despite imperfections

Liturgy blogger and Anglican priest Rev Bosco Peters saw "Conclave" on the day it was released in Aotearoa New Zealand and shared his reflections with Anglican Taonga.

Vanuatu earthquake appeal opens

Anglican Missions has opened an appeal to support the Anglican Church in Melanesia's response to the Vanutau Earthquakes that have caused widespread damage since the 7.3 earthquake struck near Port Vila on 17 December 2024.
• Donate to the Vanuatu Earthquake Appeal.

CWS pivots to Pacific & climate

Christian World Service is shifting its attention onto development projects and partners in Pacific nations grappling with the impact of climate change.
• Donate to the CWS 2024 Christmas Appeal here.

CWS offers climate hope

Christian World Service is encouraging churches to "Give Climate Hope this Christmas" by backing Pacific climate resilience in our education, worship and giving via the 2024 CWS Christmas Appeal.
· Donate to the CWS Christmas Appeal here


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