Pentecostal pick-me-up
Lynda Patterson learns from a spirited encounter in the supermarket.
Who is the Holy Spirit?
Who is the Holy Spirit? asks poet Lucy Nanson.
The Sarah Reeves sermon
Here's the unedited text of the sermon Judge Sarah Reeves preached at Archbishop Philip Richardson's commissioning service in New Plymouth at the weekend.
Archbishop seeks an assistant
Our new Archbishop is looking for an Executive Assistant, based in New Plymouth.
Is the Church free to choose?
There's no argument that Gino Sisneros has been discriminated against. The big question is: was that discrimination legal or not?
Cathedral restoration cost disputed
Those pushing for restoration of ChristChurch Cathedral say the job could be done for only $67m, but the church says this figure does not take into account inflation and escalation costs.
Synod votes for modern cathedral
Christchurch Diocese gives overwhelming endorsement to the most modern of the three concepts for a new Cathedral in the Square.
Resolution on structural review
The full resolution asking Christchurch's Diocesan Standing Committee to move forward on a dramatic reshaping of its map.
David Moxon’s ‘arthouse’
Archbishop David Moxon will live on top of a treasure trove of art in Rome.
Will we be set free?
Here's the full text of Bishop Victoria Matthew's charge to the Diocese of Christchurch synod on April 13 - specially convened to consider a new map for the diocese.
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Communicating
Bishop Katherine communicates with some of the Cathedral children.
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There is an end in sight...
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Victorian
Bishop Victoria walks past the blossoming Victoria Plum tree in the convent's enclosed garden.
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Chairman's remarks
The Rev Jim White, Dean of the College of the Southern Cross, chaired the Saturday forum.
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The New Testament centres on one major theme: the peace and love of God.
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Playing his lament
Greymouth and Westland brass bands played before the service proper began.
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Engaging the questions
Bishop Katharine moved into the gathering to engage with her questioners.
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Little trouper
No stagefright evident here: Chorister Nathanael Wain before the memorial service.
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Catholic bishop dies
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Art gallery
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The challenge of freedom
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Almost ready
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Haere, haere, haere...
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Nunc Dimittis
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Festooned for a welcome
Refreshments at St Michael's after Evensong, in a hall festooned for the occasion.
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Nestegg
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Herft in flight
The Most Rev Roger Herft, Archbishop of Perth and Metropolitan of the Province of Western Australia.
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The host, Bishop John Gray
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Heading for the stage
Chris Oldham, the ChristChurch Cathedral Administrator, leads the choir onto Hagley Park.
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"May we claim the freedom that is ours."
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Christchurch offers civic welcome
Archbishop John Sentamu, Dean Peter Beck and Christchurch Mayor Bob Parker.
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Young hopefuls
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"To God, be Glory for ever!"
Bishop Winston leads the congregation at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral in singing The Gloria.
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Minister for a crisis
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Rift in the road
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Time to robe
Patrick Manning gets a hand to slip into his chorister's robe.
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Generating discussion - and questions
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The Cathedral's preacher
Bishop Katharine preaching at the morning Eucharist at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland.
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Pitch perfect
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Memories
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Helping hands
Chorister Nathanael Wain holds still while his robe is adjusted.
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Crisis and opportunity
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Michael's mission
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Dean Helen's question
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Requiem for a bishop
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Major and Manning
Dame Malvina Major and Patrick Manning complete their Pie Jesu duet.
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Close conversations
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In herited responsibility?
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Broken for you...
Bishop Katharine serves the Host at yesterday's Eucharist at the Parnell cathedral.
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Pane's perspective
Pane Kawhia, of Te Tai Rawhiti, who was chosen to preach the sermon at the runanganui Eucharist.
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Seekers for justice
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Quake casualty
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Sound of silence
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Trinity
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Rainbow waiata
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Conversation with... or talking at?
Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori addresses the Canterbury Women's Club.
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Paora makes a point
Paora Ropata, a Te Ati Awa kaumatua, welcomes the conference delegates during the powhiri.
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The Mora touch
After the memorial service, Tim Mora mingled with the crowd.
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Freedom from... and freedom for
Bishop Katherine preaches about the gift and responsibility of freedom in Christ.
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Sonny and Dr John
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Winston addresses the elders
Archbishop Winston Halapua responds to the tangata whenua welcome.
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Briefing the bishop
Bishop Victoria and Kaiapoi clergy Geoff Howarth and Jane Davison are updated on civil defence.
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Reporting Robin
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Bishop Philip rejects charge
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On the night before he died...
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Evensong at St Michael's
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Shifting the burden
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People's warden
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The Lord bless you and keep you...
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Barred from entry
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Condemned quarters
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Lifting the cup of salvation
Archbishop Brown - who has been ordained for 61 years - celebrates at the runanganui eucharist.
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Her blessing
Bishop Katharine pronounces the blessing after yesterday's Eucharist.
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Table of tribute
One of the younger brigade inspects the table of tributes to the miners.
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Tim tells it straight
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Cardinal error?
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Kaiapoi crisis ministers
The Anglican team comparing Kaiapoi notes with a Salvation Army worker
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Morning Report Mora
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Archbishop Ben shows his respect
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Jenny's view
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Bernie and Marge
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Counting the beat
Junior chorister Benedict Sullivan rehearses before the memorial service.
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Eye to eye
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Garden retreat
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A message for this generation
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Well protected
Archbishop John Sentamu with his "bodyguard" during the welcome to Te Wai Pounamu on Sunday.
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For whom the bell tolls
All that remains of St Luke's in Manchester Street. The former vicarage is in the background.
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"A time to weep, a time to laugh..."
A lighthearted moment for Bishop Winston in the grounds of St John's College in Auckland.
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Reflecting on the meanings
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Sign of the times
These signs are sprouting outside Anglican churches throughout Christchurch.
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Kaiapoi crisis
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Our 29
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Peek from a Princess
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Square-off
Backstage before the main event - and a couple of bantamweight choristers stage a mock square-off.
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His daily bread
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Lamps to their paths
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It hurts here
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Leaders on the marae
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Gun for hire
The Rev'd Craig Dixon: at 58, still game to tote a nailgun on the cardboard cathedral building site.
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Original sin? or Original blessing?
Meditate on this: "You are my beloved, with whom I am well pleased..."
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Awaiting their cue
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We are now one people
Paora Ropata, a Te Ati Awa elder, exchanges a hongi with Archbishop David Vunagi of Melanesia.
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Greetings, in the name of the Lord
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Icons of the Maori church
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Food for the crisis
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Granite and coal tribute
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Uncle Lucky
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Jolyon White: a voice for social justice
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The Lutherans lend a hand
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Te Wai Pounamu welcome
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Miki's moment
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Honoured guest
The Rev Helen Roud greets a guest at one of St Chad's Linwood's regular Friday community lunches.
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In full cry
Archbishop Ben Kwashi preaching at the Common Life Mission Conference.
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The Presiding Bishop responds
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Geoff on the job
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Unruffled
Frazer Densem adjusts the ruff of Ben Johnson before the Cathedral Choir takes the stage.
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Robert's welcome
Robert Kereopa, the Chief Executive of the AMB, welcomes the delegates to the conference.
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Acceptable gift
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Awaiting their cue
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New hole in cover
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Poroporoaki
Archbishop Brown Turei farewells his friends at the poroporoaki for the 2011 Runanganui.
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'In the name of the One who died first...'
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Lost in praise
A view of the gallery during evening worship at the Common Life Mission Conference.
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Rock my soul
Dr Rowan Williams: bound for Christchurch, the home of rock.
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Winston weighs the future
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To everything, there is a season...
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How great thou art...
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Small treasures
A couple of the younger members of the Holy Trinity Cathedral congregation greet their visitor.
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Student shovel brigade
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Tim Mora marks sad firsts
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"May our fists be open to all."
The Presiding Bishop preaches in Christchurch's first church.
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Till death us do part
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"A living hope..."
Jay Behan preaching on hope to the St Stephen's congregation.
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