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Regen24 set to fire renewal

The Anglican Community of St Mark (ACM) is encouraging Anglican leadership teams to get fired up for the Gospel at its ‘Regen24’ conference that sets out to revitalise leadership, mission and discipleship across the nation.

Pilgrims call for Gaza ceasefire

Common Grace Aotearoa is encouraging Christians around the country to join in one of its pilgrimages to walk the length of Gaza and call for immediate ceasefire.

Wellington elects new Asst Bishop

Archbishop Don Tamihere and Archbishop Sione Uluilakepa have announced that the Reverend Anashuya Fletcher has been elected as Assistant Bishop for the Diocese of Wellington. 
• Whanganui Reverend appointed youngest Assistant Bishop of Wellington

In Memoriam: Bishop Bruce Gilberd

Retired Bishop of Auckland, Bishop Bruce Gilberd died aged 85 years in December 2023, and in early 2024 family, friends and church leaders gathered for a memorial service, giving thanks for his life and his 61 years of ordained ministry.

City Mission food needs rise by 65%

Wellington City Mission is reporting a big increase in families running out of food over the Christmas period, as the ongoing demand for food parcels rises to 65% above the 2023 weekly average.

Celebrating power to the people

The Common Grace Aotearoa network is celebrating a win for electricity users in Aotearoa, after the New Zealand Electricity Authority Te Mana Hiko moved to require power companies to offer better consumer care, especially for people struggling to pay their bills.

Anglican hymnwriter joins honours

Anglican hymnwriter Marnie Barrell has joined the New Year’s Honours list this January as a member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for her forty years’ contribution to church music and hymnwriting.

Common Grace Aotearoa takes off

Common Grace Aotearoa (CGA) has launched a new ecumenical network of Christians working for the common good with a hui at Ngatiawa River Monastery in Waikanae between 10-12 November.

Mahi Mihinare gains new CE

Waikato-based social justice and service organisation Mahi Mihinare - Anglican Action has announced a new Tumu Whakarae - Chief Executive to oversee its justice advocacy and social services work.


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