Rev Andy Dickson reviews a new book from Rev Spanky Moore, punk musician turned Anglican priest, as he reflects on the thrills and disappointments of a 2020s radical ministry season with de-churched young adults in Ōtautahi-Christchurch.
• Vocatio: A Discipleship Journey with Young Adults

The late Rt Rev Dr ‘Afa Vaka, who was the celebrated first bishop of the Episcopal unit of Tonga, leaves behind a legacy of leadership and ministry that is being remembered as steadfast, scholarly, encouraging and compassionate.

Young Anglicans gathering in Christchurch this July have brought their passion for the dramatic arts to the first ever "APTUS" camp, a newly minted national youth project that's connecting Anglican youth with each other and their faith through performing arts.

Bishop Justin Duckworth joined an ecumenical delegation of Christian leaders at Parliament recently to challenge Prime Minister Rt Hon Christopher Luxon and Opposition Leader Hon Chris Hipkins to uphold Te Tiriti, prioritise people and care better for the environment.

Rev Silvia Purdie says many churches struggle with the process of ending ministry appointments, and says that this can be one of life’s most painful experiences. She wants to equip clergy and other church leaders to better navigate transitions in the future and heal from hurts in the past.

A moving and powerful new video exhibition opened this week at Taranaki Cathedral, giving voice to the memories and hopes of St Mary’s parishioners whose lives have been deeply intertwined with the currently closed Cathedral.

The Archbishops of Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia have called for Anglicans across the South Pacific to advocate for justice and peace in Gaza, following the bombing of Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza.

Nelson Diocese's Youth Coordinator Brad Wood has produced an evocative new set of art cards focused on Jesus, which he's designed for use by spiritual directors, youth workers and Christians at prayer. 

Ten years ago St John's College student and Anglican deacon the Reverend Alan Maxwell had a conversation about ministry that changed his life's direction, and now he's taking another new step.