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

Waiapu gains mission boost

Waiapu Diocese has seen a boost in new mission activities with the Rev Carl Tinnion backing new ministries as 'Mission Rejuvenator' over the last three years. 

How icons open up to heaven

Rev Dr Jacky Sewell, a long-time Anglican ministry educator and youth ministry leader believes that looking to heaven through icons can lead Christians into a profound way of approaching Christ in prayer. She shared her vision for the role of icons in spirituality and formation in a conversation with Julanne Clarke-Morris this week.

Anglicans advocate for oceans

Climate Commissioner for the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Fe'iloakitau Kaho Tevi has spoken out on the Church's support for ocean ecosystems restoration and Deep Sea research for World Oceans Day

Prayers link Trinity and Disability

Disability Ministry Sunday this 15 June 2025, sees a new set of Trinity-inspired worship resources to guide Christian communities on how to better love and celebrate all people across difference and diversity.

+Jerusalem condemns Al Ahli attack

The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem has condemned the attack that killed five civilians in the compound of their Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza on 5 June 2025.
• Three journalists among five killed by IDF at Al Ahli Hospital
• Five people killed in 8th attack on Al Ahli Hospital

Nicene Creed anchors unity prayers

Churches across Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia are being encouraged to join in the global "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" next week from May 29 - June 8, using prayers that celebrate common belief as the Christian world marks the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed in 2025.
• Te Whakapono o Naihia / The Nicene Creed
• 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity Resource Page

Christians fast & pray for Gaza

Christians around the world and across Aotearoa New Zealand are taking up a challenge to fast, pray and demand more action from Governments as they press for more humanitarian aid access to Gaza.

Māori priest to nominate +Cantuar

Māori Anglican priest, the Reverend Canon Isaac Beach has been appointed a voting member of the Canterbury Crown Nominations Commission that will select and nominate the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
• Māori Anglican Reverend Isaac Beach selected to help choose Archbishop of Canterbury
• Rev Prof Grace Nkansa Asante appointed Africa rep on CNC

Common Grace backs Māori wards

Common Grace Aotearoa is encouraging Christians to join in a lunchtime webinar this Thursday 15 May to step up for Māori wards, and ensure a tangata whenua voice will be heard in local decision-making across Aotearoa.
• Register for the Māori wards webinar


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