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The 2011 Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 1

The 2011 Standing Committee Daily Bulletin - Day 1

On the first day of this year's Standing Committee meeting, the members heard reports on the Primates' Meeting, Anglican Communion communications and Continuing Indaba.

26 March 2011

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council to host gathering

National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Anglican Council to host gathering

In spite of the devastating floods that wrecked homes, businesses and farmland along the east coast of Australia during December and January, the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Council (NATSIAC) is determined to host the 12th gathering of the Anglican Indigenous Network in May this year.

17 March 2011

Archbishop of Canterbury's letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

Archbishop of Canterbury's letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion

In a letter to the Primates of the Anglican Communion, Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams' highlights the persecution of Christians, the earthquakes in New Zealand and Japan, the recent Primates' Meeting, and the Anglican Communion itself.

12 March 2011

Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Cathedral voices unite for benefit concert for victims of New Zealand earthquake

Scottish singers came together for a major benefit concert on Monday for the people of Christchurch, New Zealand, and raised over £3,000 (over 6,000 New Zealand dollars).  

02 March 2011

Anxious society' challenge for church

Anxious society' challenge for church

An annual conference of Anglican bishops in Newcastle has been told the church is even more relevant during times of natural disasters.

01 March 2011

Cathedrals prepare for Tuesday remembrance

Cathedrals prepare for Tuesday remembrance

Cathedrals around New Zealand, and parliament, will hold services tomorrow to support the people of Christchurch a week after the devastating earthquake struck the city.

28 February 2011

Faithful flock to open-air services in Christchurch

Faithful flock to open-air services in Christchurch

Thousands gathered in Christchurch yesterday to worship and pay their respects to those killed in last Tuesday's earthquake.

28 February 2011

Christchurch earthquake quake toll rises to 123

Christchurch earthquake quake toll rises to 123

The confirmed death toll from the Christchurch earthquake has risen to 123, while the number of missing people remains at about 200.

26 February 2011

Bishops issue update for Province's Sunday worshippers

Bishops issue update for Province's Sunday worshippers

Statement from Bishop Victoria Matthews, Bishop John Gray and Archbishop David Moxon from Christchurch Otautahi.

26 February 2011

Abp David Moxon: God in the rubble of Christchurch

Abp David Moxon: God in the rubble of Christchurch

“Is this an act of God?” a TV3 reporter asked as we stood amid the carnage of the February 22 earthquake. It was a genuine question, posed by many in the aftermath of disaster.

26 February 2011