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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.

Archbishops share Christmas hope

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have shared words of hope for the Church and the world this Christmas. 

Book highlights NZ pilgrimages

Bishop Kelvin Wright looks through the pages of "Haerenga Tapu Aotearoa - Pilgrimage Aotearoa" a new guide to 100 sites of pilgrimage for Christians and seekers visiting Aotearoa New Zealand.

Wellington celebrates "paid-up" hub

The Wellington City Mission team are celebrating this week as roughly four weeks after the opening of their new building, Whakamaru, the Mission has raised the full $50 million required to pay for its transformative new community services hub.

Holy Land Appeal offers hope

Anglican Missions has released an update on its Hope for the Holy Land Appeal to report it still provides essential support to the work of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem and the Middle East. 

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.

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
• New Bishop elected for Otago-Southland

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.


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