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

Taranaki stories come to life

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.

Archbishops call for action on Gaza

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.

Images zero in on Jesus

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. 

Standing strong with rangatahi

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.

100s oppose Regulatory Standards Bill

Common Grace Aotearoa has helped hundreds of New Zealand Christians to oppose the Regulatory Standards Bill - calling out its attempt to sideline Te Tiriti and shackle future laws protecting communities and nature. 
• Time slashed for public to have say on Regulatory Standards Bill

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.


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