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Fijian church leader dies suddenly

The Rev Jone Teana, who held the reins of Viti Levu West in the Diocese of Polynesia, has died suddenly.

Talofa lava: a Christmas message

Archbishop Winston Halapua was in Apia when Cyclone Evan rained destruction on Samoa – and the Archbishops have asked ++Winston to pen their Christmas message.

• Church leaders' Christmas message

Let there be light! Be light! Be Light!

When it comes to extending hospitality, the 3T church comes into its own. Here are some photos from the dinner Tikanga Pasifika laid on for ACC15.

Bazaar boosts Suva Cathedral funds

Suva Cathedral raises $20,700 from its annual, two-day bazaar.

Youth to lead synod welcome

Youth will take centre stage when Anglican leaders meet in Fiji next month.

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Tongan king a pathfinder, says Winston

Archbishop Winston Halapua, the Tongan-born Bishop of Polynesia, has made a brief statement marking the death of the King of Tonga.

CWS calls for flood aid in Fiji

Christian World Service launches an appeal for victims of severe flooding in Fiji.

Anglicans tiding Tuvalu over

The tiny Pacific island nation of Tuvalu is in better shape to ride out its next drought, thanks to the generosity of Anglicans in this province.

Suva clergy say ‘No’ to violence

Pasifika priests gather in cathedral to take the lead in turning back domestic violence.

• Challenge taken up by Communion

• Wellington stops for White Ribbon Day

From Tuvalu, Winston urges prayer

Archbishop Winston Halapua has returned from the stricken island nation of Tuvalu - convinced that the seas are rising, and that prayer is needed.

Listen to the band...

Dancing to the tune of the St Andrew's College Brass Band during the Diocese of Polynesia's centennial celebration.
All Saint's Apia

The main entrance to all Saints' Apia. An Easter Saturday afternoon shot.
Preaching in memory

The Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith preached at the Pacific tsunami memorial service held at Auckland's Ekalesia Agelekana.
Tessa's goodbye

Tessa McKenzie, lay minister in the diocese, and longtime Fijian citizen, farewells her bishop.
For the sake of women

For their sake: One of the women who performed dances of welcome at the Diocese of Polynesia centenary celebrations.
Glory to God!

Glory to God, Glory to God, Glory to the Father: Bishop Winston Halapua gathers the community.
The face of Fiji's future

Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
Peace to you from the Pacific

More carefree times: The archbishops (with ++Winston in the purple sleeves) front up with young friends at this year's General Synod in Nadi.
Ground Zero in Apia

Archbishop Winston Halapua checks out the damage caused by Cyclone Evan before Christmas.
A long procession

The lying in state over, the lay ministers and clergy process into the cathedral for the thanksgiving service.
May you minister in power...

Archdeacobn Tui Finau of Tonga drapes the cope over Bishop Winston's shoulders.
Choir close-up

Bishop Victoria meditates as the Cathedral choir sings.
Tonga's new King presides over his court.

Tonga's new King presides over his court.
Apprentice warrior

Fr. 'Iloa's grandson from his adopted/whangai daughter from Fiji,
Standing room only

A view from the mezzanine down the packed cathedral. The choir, in the foreground, sat on tiered scaffolding seats.
Facing the future - together

Family togetherness, Pacific style.
Tonga prepares to celebrate

All dressed up for Tonga's coronation.
Suva clergy's commitment

Clergy from the Suva Ovalau archdeaconry during the 'No to violence' service. Note the banner suspended from the mezzanine floor.
Farewell

Tureiti Moxon and Brenda Sio join others saying their last farewells.
Pacific Gospel procession

Sr Kalolaine CSN, a Tongan nun working at St. Christopher's Home in Suva, bears the Bible for the reading of the Gospel.
Standing room only

ACC15 delegates and friends of Tikanga Pasefika gathered at Tatai Hono Marae in Khyber Pass for the evening.
Eseta's sermon

Eseta Mateiviti preached the sermon. She's a final year PhD student at Auckland university.
Welcome...

Dean Fereima Cama (right) welcomes people to the service
Bound for Tuvalu

DoP staff Tome Enikosuna (left), Sione Makisiale and Mesake Saneger stack water at the Tuvalu High Commission in Suva.
Feeling festive

L - R: Temukisa Amituana'I, Beverly Smith, Rosa Solomona, 'Ala Tamihere, Irene Ayallo and Eseta Mateiviti.
Sister and brother

Robyn Lei Sam, an acolyte for the Easter morning service at All Saints' Apia, with her brother Arthur.
Easter bonnet

New life, and new hats.
'A Prince of the Church'

Archbishop Jabez was, said Archbishop Brown, "a veritable prince of the church."
Tuvalu's daily water rations

The Tuvalu government has imposed water rationing - each extended family is allowed to collect two buckets of fresh water per day.
One in the Spirit

Tai is famous for her hats. On Sunday, she got to inspect a few more as she performed a series of blessings.
I will soar with you...

The young people of the diocese played a key role in the service.
Fiji awash

An aerial view of the Nadi flooding
A river runs through it

Flooding has turned much of Ba, Viti Levu, into a riverway.
Fiji awash

Another shot of the flooding in Ba, Viti Levu.
Conducting the last hymn

The last hymn. L - R: local lad; Archdeacon Tai; Christina Tapu; The Rev Frank Smith (conducting) and Bishop Winston Halapua.
Pacific greetings

Archbishop Winston, flanked by Archbishops David (left) and Brown at his installation as Bishop of Polynesia in August 2010.
Showstopper

Utter grace, utter fluidity - the lead dancer for the female troupe shows her sinuous moves.
"An unforgettable friend"

Archbishop Petero Mataca, the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Fiji, said Archbishop Bryce was his "unforgettable friend."
Lift up your heads, O you gates...

Bishop Winston strikes the Great West Doors three times with the Diocesan Pastoral Staff.
The face of Fiji's future

Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
New Boss...

New Boss! The poster for Monday morning's Fiji Sun.
Sepi's sermon

Sepi Hala'api'api, the diocesan youth co-ordinator, preached the installation sermon.
Seal of his authority

Archdeacon Richard Schwalger of Samoa holds the episcopal ring high as he moves towards Bishop Winston.
Fiji awash

Not much custom for this Nadi shopping centre
Celebration

Archdeacon Taimalelagi Fagamalama Tuatagaloa-Leota celebrated the Eucharist at the memorial service.
Blood of the new covenant

The Rev Tai offers the chalice.
The power of your love...

The young people - including, in the foreground, members of the Tongan congregation in Auckland - proclaim the power of his love.
Saying 'no' together to violence

Archbishop Winston congratulates Fr Demesi, one of the clergy who went through the non-violence workshops.
Students pay homage

High school children were among the hundreds to file past the Archbishop's casket while he lay in state.
Hilary's gift

Bishop Richard Ellena composed a special hymn for the occasion - while his wife Hilary sang a solo during the Communion.
The face of Fiji's future

Enjoying Fiji's centenary celebrations.
Pacific crozier

Bishop Winston, now wearing the cope of his new office, and bearing his crozier, faces the congregation.
In the Mood for celebration

Stepping out: St Andrew's College Brass Band performs in Suva for the Diocese of Polynesia centenary
Sisters celebrate

Brenda Reid Sio with some supporters. From left: Archdeacons Taimalelagi and Carole Hughes, and Ema Hala'api'api and Amy Chambers
Easter in Apia

After the Easter Sunday morning service, the congregation at All Saints' Apia gathers on the side porch.
Enjoying the coronation

Sister Fehoko from the Community of the Sacred Name in Tonga.
Awesome celebration

Archbishop Winston celebrated the eucharist with Bishops Api Qiliho and Gabriel Sharma.
A priest, in the Church of God

The laying on of hands, the passing on of the priesthood.
Waiting in the wings

These folk checked the service out from the verandah.
Tuvalu church leader and +Winston

Last week in Tuvalu: Tofinga Falani, the Acting President of Te Ekalesia Kelisiano Tuvalu, with Archbishop Winston Halapua.
Floating a blessing

Rev Marie Gilpin blesses a rowboat destined for Vanua Levu.
Friends for fifty years

Fr Michael Bent told how he and Bishop Jabez had been posted to Fiji in 1960 - and had remained friends and co-ministers since.
Glory to God...

The Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith conducts the final hymn.
The President's homage

The President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, seen across the Bishop's crozier, which lay on his casket.
Newly elected

Archbishop Joseph Kopapa, Papua New Guinea's new Primate.
Taking his seat

Archbishop Winston seated in his cathedra - as seen through the masonry grill of the mezzanine gallery.
Congratulations

Congrats to Tai from a younger fan.
Cousins

Anita Abraham discusses an exegetical point with her cousin Sharon.
High school high-noters

The St Andrew's High School band performs during Tonga's coronation.
For all their sake

For their sake: 4. A family emerges from the cathedral after Sunday's 'No to violence' service.
Archbishop Winston Halapua

Archbishop Winston Halapua, the newly-installed sixth diocesan Bishop of Polynesia.
Dr Frank

The Rev Dr Frank Smith, who has now been capped with a theology doctorate by the University of Auckland.
Boxing communicator

The night before the memorial service, David Tua had done his bit for Samoan pride.
Listening from outside

As many listened in from the cathedral verandahs as were seated in the church itself.
Pacific songstress

Katrina Aviata from the Ekalesia Agelekana Samoa in Mangere (Samoan church, Manukau).
Phil in the pews

Philip Enari considers life's options.
Bigger picture

Archbishop Jabez Bryce tells the memorial service how the tsunami has affected the wider diocese.
The Gathering

The installation service begins. The massed choir sat on special tiered scaffolding seats behind the altar.
Off to meet his subjects

Tonga's newly crowned King goes to meet his people.
Easter morning Eucharist

Josephine Yandall makes her Easter morning Eucharist.
How bout that!

Laamauga Fagu leading a Rarotonga dance performed by a combined group from the Ekalesia Agelekana Samoa, and the Tongan congregation from Otahuhu.
"Pastor, teacher, visionary."

Archbishop Bryce "dreamed dreams", said the Rev Amy Chambers, "but he was no dreamer."
Blessing her bishop

Tai blesses her Bishop, Winston Halapua, who inspired her commitment to the Anglican Church.
Guests of honour

As the service drew to a close, garlands of honour were draped around the two archbishops from Aotearoa New Zealand.
Leaders remember

L-R: Archdeacon Tai; Archbishop Jabez Bryce; Bishop Winston Halapua; Tuaifaiva Keke Maluafou; and Rev Vaotogo Frank Smith.
Archbishop Joe Kopapa, of PNG

Archbishop Joe Kopapa, newly elected primate of the Anglican Church in Papua New Guinea.
Sound asleep

Mum makes her communion - while her daughter is dead to the world, alive to Christ.
Called together for His mission...

Sepi delivered her sermon with poise and confidence - and as she finished, the young people rose to play their part.
Archepiscopal embrace

Archbishop David embraces his new brother archbishop.
Oom-Pah-Pah!

Tame Tu'ifua (Band Boy, St. Paul's Anglican Church, Nuku'alofa, Tonga).
Fr Ben Tapelu

Fr Ben Tapelu is the new Vicar at All Saints' Apia.
Melanesian Brotherhood

The then Bishop of Popondota prepares to celebrate communion with some members of the Melanesian Brotherhood.
God is great...

All are welcome at the table...
Congratulations, Bishop!

The Anglican Mission Board's Robert Kereopa greets the new Bishop of Popondota in 2006.
Choirmaster

The Rev Tomu Asioli, choirmaster.
Weclome home, Bishop

2006 - and the new elected Bishop Kopapa arrives back in the town of Popondetta.
Fiji awash

Inflatable rescue boat on the main streets of Nadi
Bashful birthday girl

Sharon is a bashful birthday girl - and she's being encouraged here by Fr Ben Tapelu.
The diocesan flag

The diocesan flag about to be draped across the casket.
BA Hons for Huni

Huni Mancini, who graduated BA Hons from the University of Auckland last month.
Tongan custom respected

The late bishop's two children, Jonathan and Fitaloa, are in the front of the seated group - with Prince Tungi, of Tonga, at left.
Sacred dance

Once again, the young people of the Diocese of Polynesia played a prominent role in the service.
Street rescue

A boat joins the rescue effort in Nadi.
Bishops process

The Bishops and Archbishops complete the clergy procession into the cathedral for the service.
Invocation

Tai's ordination was hosted by the cathedral, with bishops from each of the tikanga presiding.
Fiji awash

Making the best of a soggy situation in Nadi.
Dean Cama takes on the challenge

The Very Rev Fereimi Cama, Dean of Suva. He'll be leading the rollout of the Diocese of Polynesia's anti-violence programme.
Presentation - and acclamation

Archbishops Brown and David present the new Bishop of Polynesia to his people.
For their sakes

For their sake: some of the younger women who took part in the Diocese of Polynesia centenerary celebrations in December 2008.
Guilty as sin?

Judge Neil Simeti hears legal arguments from prosecutor Aloma Black and defence counsel Josephine Yandall.
The dressing completed

Bishop Api Qiliho lays the Archbishop's mitre and crozier on the casket.
Humble expectation

Come Holy Spirit... be present in your power.
'Drink this, all of you...'

Bishop Winston Halapua: "After supper, he took the cup..."
Maximum anointing

The priests of the diocese form an unbroken chain around a newly consecrated priest.
The new archbishop's blessing

The service complete, Archbishop Winston confers his blessing on the congregation.
Garland for His Grace

Archbishop David bows his head as he is wreathed in a Pacific garland.
When the Tongan saints go marchin' in...

Tonga's turn.
At Tai's invitation

Bishop John Paterson, who preached the sermon for Tai's ordination.
Brothers and sisters in arms

Some of the All Saints' Youth Group going through their Easter Sunday morning routine.
Ekalesia

The Ekalesia Agelekana congregation during the memorial service for the Pacific tsunami victims.
Aftermath

Surveying the wreckage: more than 32,000 people are affected by Samoa's tsunami disaster.
The blessing of God...

Another blessing... for another hat wearer.
Shed for you...

The blood of Our Lord Jesus Christ, shed for you...
Highway to destruction

Archbishop Winston Halapua surveys the wreckage of Cyclone Evan in Apia prior to Christmas.
For his sake, too

For his sake too: a shy young man at the Diocese of Polynesia centenary celebrations.
Gratitude and joy

Sr Fehoko, from the CSN in Tonga, takes time out for prayer during the Tongan presentation at Fiji's centennial celebration.
Flagbearer

Toni Fifita (St. Paul's Church, Nuku'alofa, Tonga).
Tonga's turn

Fr Tomu has a spell while the choir from the Ofa ki he Laumalie Ma'oni'oni, the Tongan Anglican church in Otahuhu, takes a turn.
Pacific Pride

Louna Vaka (Tongan Church, Otahuhu) with the Band Boys from St Paul's Church, Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
A soldier's homage

The Fijian President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, former commander of the Fijian military forces, pays his respects.
For their sake: 3

For her sake, too: the Diocese of Polynesia's commitment to eradicate violence benefits children, especially.
Awaiting their cue

Manase Tu’ilotolava, arms glistening with oil and wrists garlanded with colour.
Soul sisters

Hand in hand, presenting the best that Tikanga Pasefika has to give.
Fiji awash

Flooding has devastated much of Ba in Viti Levu.
Personal greetings

Hundreds stood in line after the service to greet their new bishop.
Garlands for the key couple

Garland-time for Archbishop Winston and his wife Sue.
Trees of life, dying

Downtown Funafuti in Tuvalu - note how the trees are dying, their roots poisoned by rising sea water.
Final rehearsal

Fr Tomu Asioli puts his massed choir through their paces at Saturday evening's dress rehearsal.
His priests were his pallbearers

Bishop Winston Halapua leads the pallbearing priests from the cathedral.
If you're going to All Saint's Apia...

Sonya Hunter preached the Easter morning message - to a congregation which included this flower child.
Fallen Fijian church leader

The Rev Jone Teana - seen here during the reguregu, or traditional mourning for Archbishop Jabez Bryce in February 2010.
Grooving, Tongan style

High-energy dance moves from Toni Fifita (St. Paul's Church, Nuku'alofa, Tonga).
Moana moves

Rippling with the rhythms of the Pacific.
Viva voce

General Secretary Michael Hughes - bearing the Primatial Cross, and belting out the hymns.
The Rev Dr Fele Nokise

The Rev Dr Fele Nokise, Principal of the Pacific Theological College, at the lectern in Suva's Holy Trinity Cathedral. File photo.
Last goodbyes

The Archbishop has just been brought into the cathedral, and Dean Cama is inviting mourners to file past the coffin.
Archbishop leads anti-violence campaign

Archbishop Winston Halapua, following his presentation to last year's IAFN consultation on violence and the family in Lower Hutt.
Greetings

After the installation, Archbishop Winston greeted droves of wellwishers at the cathedral steps.
Crowning moment for Archbishop Jabez

Archbishop Jabez places the crown on Tonga's new King.
Youth group, good vibes

The All Saints' Apia Youth Group camped in the church hall throughout the Easter weekend. Here they are on the Saturday evening.
Hand of blessing

As is the Polynesian custom, people queue for a blessing from Tai, their new priest.
Fiji awash

A traffic 'island' in Nadi
Brotherly love

Dr Sitiveni Halapua drapes the pectoral cross around his brother's neck.
Landmark reached

Archbishop Winston Halapua holds aloft the certificates given to all Suva clergy who'd attended the anti-violence workshops.
At home with God's Creation

Members of the AAW Episcopal Unit of the Diocese of Polynesia in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Fiji awash

A flooded service station in Nadi.
The commitment

Bishop Winston recites his vows of commitment before the archbishops and the congregation.
Arielnaumati's turn

Arielnumati Schwalger - she's the one in the foreground, leading the sacred dance moves.
Fiji rained out

No crossing: flooded street in the town of Ba.
Archdeacon 'Amanaki

The Ven 'Amanaki Tu'itavake (centre), the new Archdeacon for the Diocese of Polynesia in Aotearoa New Zealand.
The episcopal ring

Archdeacon Schwalger places the episcopal ring on Bishop Winston's finger.
He took bread...

Archbishops David Moxon and Brown Turei concelebrated.
"We have the energy..."

Sepi finishes her sermon by introducing the young people's performance of "The Power of Your Love."
Icing on the cake

Archbishop Winston and Sue Halapua cut the commemorative cake. Lunch was served in prefab shelters in the cathedral grounds.
Fiji awash

Flooding brought down this bridge in Sigatoka
Archbishop's greeting

Archbishop Winston greets wellwishers in Suva, in August 2010.
Giving

Auckland's Samoan Anglicans open their hearts and pockets during the memorial service at Ekalesia Agelekana on Sunday.
'Take, eat, this is my body...'

Bishop Winston Halapua: "On the night before he died your son, Jesus Christ, took bread..."
Archbishop David reflects

Archbishop David Moxon shares his reflections on Bishop Jabez, whom he'd known since he was a teenager.
Doing the Samoan swing

Christina Tapu gets into the swing of the Samoan cultural presentation at Fiji's centenary.
"He was a walking sacrament."

Archbishop Sir Ellison Pogo, the retired Archbishop of Melanesia, pays tribute to his friend and mentor.
Empower your servant Brenda...

May every grace of ministry rest on this your servant, Brenda Reid Sio.
Viewed from above

The President of Fiji and his wife and Prince Tungi of Tonga are seated opposite the casket. Dean Fereimi Cama is speaking.
In memoriam

Lighting a candle for tsunami victims.
Tongan pride

Young people delighted in the spectacle of Tonga's coronation.
Family spokesman

The Hon Siosina Tupou 'Utoikamanu, former Tongan finance minister, and the Bishop's first cousin, spoke for the family.

Archbishop's wife dies suddenly

'Horrific' violence against women

Suva’s super-size ordination service

Easter Sunday at All Saints' Apia

New Polynesian Archdeacon for NZ

New primate for Papua New Guinea

Pasifika farewells 'a walking sacrament'

Tsunami tears at the heart of Pasefika

Daily Prayer

Services of Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer and Night Prayer from the Church of England.

Reading the Bible with children

Healing comes to Taranaki

Archbishop David Moxon's last sermon in Taranaki coincides with a poignant ceremony involving...

The main stage in the marquee at the Festival of Salt and Light.

Savouring the Salt and Light

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Archbishop Welby takes the oath

The office of Archbishop of Canterbury is conferred on the Most Rev Justin Welby under the dom...

Is the new focus on having "spiritual children?" Bishop Victoria poses the question during her presentation on marriage.

Biblical models of marriage

The Gospels are not obsessed with sexual relations, says Bishop Victoria Matthews in a pa...

How our prayer book came to fruition

Bishop Brian Carrell explores the inside story of the globally acclaimed A New Zealand...

Dr Williams fields the hard questions

In an exclusive interview, the retiring Archbishop of Canterbury tells how he weathered the st...

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Listen to the band...

All Saint's Apia

Preaching in memory

Tessa's goodbye

For the sake of women

Glory to God!

The face of Fiji's future

Peace to you from the Pacific

Ground Zero in Apia

A long procession

May you minister in power...

Choir close-up

Tonga's new King presides over his court.

Apprentice warrior

Standing room only

Facing the future - together

Tonga prepares to celebrate

Suva clergy's commitment

Farewell

Pacific Gospel procession

Standing room only

Eseta's sermon

Welcome...

Bound for Tuvalu

Feeling festive

Sister and brother

Easter bonnet

'A Prince of the Church'

Tuvalu's daily water rations

One in the Spirit

I will soar with you...

Fiji awash

A river runs through it

Fiji awash

Conducting the last hymn

Pacific greetings

Showstopper

"An unforgettable friend"

Lift up your heads, O you gates...

The face of Fiji's future

New Boss...

Sepi's sermon

Seal of his authority

Fiji awash

Celebration

Blood of the new covenant

The power of your love...

Saying 'no' together to violence

Students pay homage

Hilary's gift

The face of Fiji's future

Pacific crozier

In the Mood for celebration

Sisters celebrate

Easter in Apia

Enjoying the coronation

Awesome celebration

A priest, in the Church of God

Waiting in the wings

Tuvalu church leader and +Winston

Floating a blessing

Friends for fifty years

Glory to God...

The President's homage

Newly elected

Taking his seat

Congratulations

Cousins

High school high-noters

For all their sake

Archbishop Winston Halapua

Dr Frank

Boxing communicator

Listening from outside

Pacific songstress

Phil in the pews

Bigger picture

The Gathering

Off to meet his subjects