Anglican e-Life | 16 May 2012

This week's edition of Anglican e-Life is available to read or download here. Previous issues can be read under Coming Events.

Bishop Victoria's Charge to Synod, 21 April 2012

This is...a Synod that challenges us to look differently at who we are and how we are engaged in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Christchurch finds its resurrection in its people, not in bricks

This article by Bishop Victoria Matthews was published in The London Times on 7 April 2012.

Justin Duckworth: the next Anglican Bishop of Wellington

And he may just be the least likely-looking bishop ever elected in New Zealand. He has dreadlocks, for starters. He’s usually in shorts and bare feet, too.

Archbishop of Sudan appeals for peace

The Anglican archbishop who was instrumental in delivering peace to Sudan has raised the spectre of full-blown war and appealed for restraint from the presidents of Sudan and South Sudan.

Former Synod/General Synod members info

Please help us to update our records with information about Diocesan Synod members or General Synod members who have died in the past two years.

Symbols of a Feathered Kind

The Very Rev'd Gavin Yates reflects on the Turning of the First Sod for the Transitional Cathedral and the deconsecration of ChristChurch Cathedral.

Transitional Cathedral open letter

Recent articles in The Press appear to have caused some misunderstandings about the Transitional Cathedral

Stipend Adequacy Review Consultation

Clergy in this diocese are encouraged to take part in a consultation about the adequacy of stipends.

NZ Archbishops Offer Bishop Victoria "full support and constant prayer"

"We recognise and honour your integrity and your complete devotion to Christ and the mission of His Church."

New Zealand Methodist Church Letter of Support

The Central South Island Synod of the Methodist Church of New Zealand writes: "...our prayers are with you..."

Updated photographs of the Cathedral

These are the latest photographs of the Christchurch Cathedral

Stop the Binge Drinking Culture Campaign

Archbishop David Moxon has asked us to publicise this campaign. The issue of Alcohol Law Reform needs to be a top social priority.

"Yes to the Covenant" website

This site includes analysis of the Covenant, and seven-minute commentary by Archbishop Rowan Williams on why the Covenant matters.

Social and Environmental issues bug you?

Social and environmental issues

The Social and Environmental Issues unit at the Diocese of Christchurch is active and informed

Leadership skills in youth to be encouraged

More young leaders are being nutured in the Diocese initiative - the Kiln.

Give us your ideas for a new Cathedral

Cathedral Chapter is beginning to plan for a new building, and welcomes your ideas for the mission and ministry of the future Cathedral.

Cathedral Announcement

Media Announcement : ChristChurch Cathedral : 2nd March 2012

Ports of Auckland vs Maritime Union and Families

Why are the Ports of Auckland on strike? What and who are supporting/advocating for the workers? What does this mean for their children returning to school?

Messy Church Newsletter - February 2012

Click here to download the latest Messy Church newsletter from Lucy Moore and the Bible Reading Fellowship.

Healing Individual and Collective Wounds

One of the aims of this three-week course is to provide safe and sacred space to grapple with notions of forgiveness, restorative justice, trauma and community healing.

Diamond Jubilee Prayer

The Diamond Jubilee takes place in 2012, marking 60 years of The Queen’s reign. The Queen came to the throne on 6th February 1952 (her Coronation took place on 2nd June 1953).

Mentoring Young People

This updated resource is available for downloading here.

Call for Applications: Johanne Lohse Bequest

Daughters of Anglican clergy are invited to apply for these tertiary-level scholarships, subject to the terms of the Bequest. Information and application forms downloadable here.

Diocese of Christchurch Cycle of Prayer

Download the PDF version of the year-long Sunday cycle and the month-long daily cycle of prayer here.

Pt 2: How Do We Sing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land?

Part 2 of Bishop Victoria's 18 May message to the Diocese

Bishop Victoria: How Do We Sing the Lord's Song in a Strange Land?

Part 1 of Bishop Victoria's 18 May message to the Diocese

Download the "Helping Kids Get Through" brochure here

This is a guide for parents on how they can support their children post-quake by building resilience.

The Anglican Communion Covenant

This PDF copy of the covenant is available for downloading here.