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Reflections on Rural Life

Andrew Starky explores the bright future of rural ministry in Canterbury in the midst of drought.

Back to Church Sunday

John Day offers 4 reasons to take part in Back to Church Sunday & 3 tips on how to invite someone along.

St John's Young Adult Camp

Tim Capill shares his experience of study and snowballs at St John's Latimer Squares annual young adult camp.

Shop Scores Trophy

A warm welcome is in store for all visitors to the Timaru Christian Bookshop who have won the best small Christian bookshop in NZ 2009.

St. Chad's Patron Day

St. Chad’s Patronal Festival was a wonderful opportunity for the Parish of Linwood to honour the past, celebrate the present and look to the future.

Back to Youth Group Sunday

Come as you are? Temuka Youth Group’s young people decided that meant pyjamas.

From Tonga with Love

A young team embarked on a spiritually fulfilling Mission to Tonga and shares their experiences.

Back to Church Sunday bucks the trend

Ten to 20% more people in Anglican churches on Sunday, as distinct from less: that's a statistic with the potential to flummox the census-takers and media-pundits.

Oceans

A unique programme in Timaru run by Anglican Care helps kids going through tough times to grieve healthily.

The Virtual Vicar

Craig Smith is using an internet chat room to overcome the challenges of rural ministry.

The Power of Mentoring

Andrew Spence reflects on why the mentoring motion passed at our latest Synod could make a real difference.

Rubbish Free Living

Meet Matthew Luxon and Waveney Warth - Christchurch's 'rubbish-free couple'.

The Guardians

If the word ‘archives’ brings to mind boring old books, then think again. Diocesan archivist Jane Teal shares the occupational hazards of safeguarding our Church’s heritage.

Soul Trade

Business and belief can seem like two totally different worlds. Hugh Mould has started a shop in Rangiora that’s doing both.

The Top 5 other ways of being a better steward

Jolyon White, Anglican Social Justice Commission enabler, offers five often forgotten ways of “caring for the things God has given us for the sake of others.”

Student Justice

A Christ’s College student is leading the way when it comes to helping others.

Faith in the Fast Lane

A new race horse ministry to the Canterbury racing industry has great odds of success.

The Top 5 Ethical Christmas Gifts

Jolyon White offers his Top 5 ethical Christmas gifts to insure a clear conscience - and a low overdraft.

Te Oranga

Troubled children in residential care in Christchurch are benefiting from a volunteer-run program initiated by diocesan youth adviser Phil Trotter.

On A Mission

The City Mission's new multi-million dollar development is building new hope for those in need.

News: Anglican Taonga Online

Countdown to the start of a new era

Anglicans from throughout the South Pacific are about to descend on Suva for an event that hasn’t been staged for 35 years – the installation of a new Bishop of Polynesia.

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