Abundant Life
Rev'd Canon Gary Griffith-Smith shares a reflection originally penned for the November edition of Hokonui Harvest (the newsletter of the Anglican Parish of Gore and Districts) on his recent health journey...
Visit this articleThis week we catch up with the Rev'd Canon Gary Griffith-Smith to hear more about his recent journey, and celebrate with Rev'd Lisa Barlow on her ordination as Deacon.
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Remember that opportunities for daily prayer can be found on our Prayer Resources web page.
Rev'd Canon Gary Griffith-Smith shares a reflection originally penned for the November edition of Hokonui Harvest (the newsletter of the Anglican Parish of Gore and Districts) on his recent health journey...
Visit this articleOn Sunday 6 December the Rev'd Lisa Barlow was ordained at St John's Roslyn to Holy Orders as a Deacon.
Visit this articleThis week Anglican surviver evidence is being given at the Faith-based Redress Hearing of The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.
Visit this articleOver the past year we have been talking and thinking about property and its place in our mission. The final report from the property consultation is being taken to Synod this year. Here is a sneak preview...
Visit this articleAre you a Young Adult moving to Christchurch for work or study? Are you looking for a Christian community to belong to? Antioch could be just what you are looking for.
Visit this articleThe final in the series by Michael Godfrey, journeying through the Nicene Creed.
Visit this articleJoin us for a special Diocesan Christingle Service and Family Christmas Party on the 11th of December.
Visit this articlePlease read on for the most recent update from Michael Hartfield...
Visit this articleHave a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond...
Visit this articleThis December Christian World Service marks 75 years since the first Christmas Appeal for “the millions in the east and the west, who are hungry, cold, and homeless”.
Visit this articleDid you miss out on this Webinar? We now have a link to what took place. Settle down for 40 minutes or so - it's worth a watch...
Visit this articleChild poverty in New Zealand has been front of mind for the Diocesan Social Justice Committee this year, with the economic fallout from COVID-19 pushing more children and their whanau into poverty. We are asking people to write to Members of Parliament to highlight this issue...
Visit this articleAre you or someone you know struggling right now? We have more information, suggestions and inspiration that may help...
Visit this articleAfter such a momentous year, it's wonderful to be able to prepare for Christmas this year, but remembering other parts of the world who can't do this. We are reminding all faith communities to make sure that everything is in place as extra services and celebrations are planned.
Visit this articleThe much awaited new edition of New Zealand Prayer Book He Karaka Mihinare o Aotearoa is now available to order from the General Synod Office.
Visit this articleResearchers are exploring how churches responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during the lockdowns and would like you to take part
Visit this articleLenten Study Available for Parishes and individuals
Visit this articleAt Level 1 we need to continue to take care of each other and ourselves. We have updated our Level 1 information to remind each other what we need to do....
Visit this articleThe Diocesan Office will be closed for the Christmas holidays as follows:
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