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

Cult experts warn: 'Stay alert'

Cults went under the microscope at  'Decult', Australiasia's first first specialist conference on cults held in Christchurch in late 2024. Local Anglican Alice Bates was there, and after hearing the wisdom of researchers and ex-cult members, she wants Anglicans to be more proactive about preventing cult activities in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.
• Gloriavale ex-members say apology is ingenuine

Canterbury nominators ask for input

The Church of England and the Crown Nominations Commission have launched a Communion-wide public consultation inviting input on what's needed in the next Archbishop of Canterbury.

Communion plan diversifies leaders

A high-level Anglican doctrine research group has proposed the worldwide Anglican Communion diversify its global leadership beyond the Archbishop of Canterbury in a document released in December 2024.

Meet 'good sort' Ross McQueen

Ross McQueen's faithful service to the Christchurch City Mission has strengthened the Mission's ability to care for people who are struggling for almost half a century. This New Year's Honours his years of faithful service gained him Membership in the New Zealand Order of Merit.

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.

Young Anglicans focus on climate

Young Anglicans with a passion for theology are being invited to submit articles, poetry, video or art expressing their views on Ecology and Climate, for the next publishing cycle of Young Anglican Theology (YAT).

Honours hail Anglican mahi

Seven Aotearoa New Zealanders that received honours in the 2025 New Year Honours were hailed for their significant contributions to Te Hāhi Mihinare or Anglican ministries, schools or social services.

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.


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