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Empowering women to lead

Ceridwyn Parr has been at the heart of this Church's work empowering women in ministry for the last six years as Anglican Women's Studies Centre administrator. As she finishes in her role, Ceri talked with Taonga Editor Julanne Clarke-Morris, looking back on some of the highlights of the Centre's work during her time.

Anglicans oppose 'Christian Seders'

Leaders of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia have backed a joint Jewish-Anglican statement that recommends Christians refrain from organising or participating in 'Christian Seders'.
· Why Christian Seders are not a good idea: UK Council of Christians and Jews
· Christian Seders? Bosco Peters blog

Posters foster good disabled lives

This year's Anglican disability ministry reflections for Lent connect the journey towards Easter with principles from Aotearoa New Zealand's "Enabling Good Lives" movement that promotes community inclusion for disabled people.

A new heart for Anglican Schools

A wide-ranging review of the 46 Mihinare-Anglican Schools in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia has found a wealth of expertise ready to be shared and exciting opportunities for schools to strengthen their three-tikanga Mihinare-Anglican character.

Cult experts warn: 'Stay alert'

Cults went under the microscope at  'Decult', Australiasia's first first specialist conference on cults held in Christchurch in late 2024. Local Anglican Alice Bates was there, and after hearing the wisdom of researchers and ex-cult members, she wants Anglicans to be more proactive about preventing cult activities in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia.
• Gloriavale ex-members say apology is ingenuine

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. 
• Anglican leaders support Tiriti in Christmas message

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.

Trust Management reports on climate

Anglican-owned Trust Management (TIML) has produced its first ever climate report and is excited to share that the TIML Property Fund has achieved Toitū net carbonzero certification for landlord-controlled greenhouse gas emissions for the second year in a row.

Archbishops to join Hikoi

The Archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia have expressed their Church's strong opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill and will join the Hikoi to Parliament tomorrow.
• Archbishops' share Hīkoi message with the Church 
• Pacific churches send Hīkoi solidarity letter


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