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Women's rights in Pacific hit hard by climate change

Women's rights in Pacific hit hard by climate change

Australians who want to support justice for women on International Women’s Day (March 8) should be extremely concerned about the impact of climate change on the Pacific’s most vulnerable women, says the CEO of Anglicord – Anglican Overseas Aid.

07 March 2012

Woman admitted to the priesthood, 20 years ago today!

Woman admitted to the priesthood, 20 years ago today!

It's 20 years ago today (March 7 1992) that women were admitted to the priesthood in Australia.

07 March 2012

Cathedral to come down; Brownlee applauds church's courage

Cathedral to come down; Brownlee applauds church's courage

Quake-crippled ChristChurch Cathedral will be brought down to a “safe level” – between 2 and 3 metres high.

06 March 2012

Faith is not an exact science

Faith is not an exact science

Pastors and teachers need to understand science and faith so they can best serve their parishioners and students, the reverend Dr Graham Buxton says.

29 February 2012

Wagga woman makes church history

Wagga woman makes church history

After 25 years of service to Anglican parishes of the Riverina, Reverend Karen Kime has become the first indigenous woman to be appointed an Archdeacon at an ordination service in Goulburn on Saturday.

29 February 2012

First Anniversary of the February 22, 2011 Christchurch Earthquake

First Anniversary of the February 22, 2011 Christchurch Earthquake

The  first anniversary of the February  22 earthquake is a time to assure all the people of Christchurch of our prayers and of our ongoing solidarity. 

22 February 2012

Christian origins too often neglected in Australia, Archbishop of Melbourne says

Christian origins too often neglected in Australia, Archbishop of Melbourne says

Archbishop Philip Freier says there is a disconnection in Australia between many features of society, such as the welfare system, and their Christian origins.

21 February 2012

Following Jesus' footsteps the best approach to aid and development

Following Jesus' footsteps the best approach to aid and development

When the elderly ladies at the Good Samaritan clinic in Kenya were unable to get anyone to fund a well, they didn’t give up. They needed to address the burden of carting water for older women and those with HIV & AIDS. 

21 February 2012

Bishop calls on solid faith to heal a shaken city

Bishop calls on solid faith to heal a shaken city

Bishop Victoria Matthews: “We are still proclaiming the Gospel...and God is with us and will see us through”

09 February 2012

The Solomon Islands Christian Association holds AGM

The Solomon Islands Christian Association  holds AGM

The Solomon Islands Christian Association (SICA) had completed its 45TH Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Honiara last week.

02 February 2012