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Video News from the Diocese of Auckland - a reflection from Bishop Ross after attending Bishop Anne's ordination.
New Dunedin Bishop Consecrated:
Shafts of sunlight warmed a joyful congregation at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday, as about 500 people gathered to witness the consecration and installation of the Rt Rev Dr Anne van Gend as the 11th Anglican bishop of Dunedin (The Star, 3 April 2025)
Without churches, NZ would plunge into poverty and chaos: Juliet Chevalier-Watts explains why an atheist academic changed her mind on churches’ tax free status (ODT, 31 March 2025)
World news
Judge considers lawsuit against US immig. actions at houses of worship—ENS
'Dramatic growth' in young people attending church—The Church Times
Bonhoeffer still inspires ecumenical public theology 80 years on—WCC
New Zealand Aotearoa news
Uncovering kindness in tough times—Daily Encourager
Anglicans oppose 'Christian Seders'—Anglican Taonga
Empowering Anglican women in ministry—Anglican Taonga
NZ bishop championed when Tongan culture was restricted—CathNews
National Anglican News at Taonga
Aotearoa & Fiji host Compass Rose
Anglican Communion enthusiasts and financial backers, the Compass Rose Society have made an eye-opening visit to the Anglican Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia, hosted by Archbishop Don Tamihere and Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa.
• First published with photo & video story on Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa news
• Compass Rose Society celebrates new Indigenous chapters
Myanmar Appeal backs church aid
Anglican Missions has launched an emergency appeal to help Anglicans direct aid to the people of Myanmar, following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck Sagaing, Myanmar on March 28.
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
+Anne takes the lead in Dunedin
Dappled sunlight warmed a joyful congregation at St Paul’s Cathedral on Saturday, as they gathered to witness the ordination and installation of Ven Dr Anne van Gend as the 11th Anglican Bishop of Dunedin.