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New Anglican Archbishop for Melbourne

New Anglican Archbishop for Melbourne

The Right Reverend Dr Philip Freier has been elected by an overwhelming majority as the new Anglican Archbishop of Melbourne. Archbishop-Elect Freier, 51, who was elected by a two-thirds majority of Synod members at the special Election meeting 14-19 August, is currently the Bishop of the Northern Territory

22 August 2006

Religious Order celebrates silver jubilee

Religious Order celebrates silver jubilee

The Home grown religious order for women in the Church of Melanesia, the Community of the Sisters Melanesia (CSM) on Sunday 4th June, 'Pentecost Sunday' commemorate 25-years after their formation.

15 June 2006

The Da Vinci Code: A statement from the Anglican Bishops

The Da Vinci Code: A statement from the Anglican Bishops

'Some of us have been approached about our views on The Da Vinci Code novel and movie in recent weeks.  We are also aware that a number of people believe that The Da Vinci Code story is real and that its description of Christian history is true. 

06 June 2006

Ministry Development Vacancy in New Zealand

Ministry Development Vacancy in New Zealand

Applications are currently being sought for the position of Director of Theology House. The current Director, Dr Ken Booth will retire at the end of September 2006. 

06 June 2006

A Pastoral Letter from Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia

A Pastoral Letter from Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia

We join the prayers of many others for the victims of the political crisis in East Timor and the earthquake in Indonesia.

02 June 2006

Proposed changes for asylum seekers

Proposed changes for asylum seekers

The General Synod Working Party on Refugees has expressed deep concern in relation to the proposed changes by the Federal Government to the laws governing asylum seekers.

25 May 2006

Anglicans elect tripartite leadership

Anglicans elect tripartite leadership

The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia has opted for a new model of shared leadership that honours its three-Tikanga structure. The Primacy of the church will be amended constitutionally to comprise the three senior bishops, each carrying the title of Archbishop and Co-presiding Bishop

09 May 2006

Anglican 'parliament' meets next week in Christchurch - new leader to be elected

Anglican 'parliament' meets next week in Christchurch - new leader to be elected

Key issues of leadership will be discussed by more than 110 Anglicans from all over the southern Pacific at a six-day conference in Christchurch beginning this Sunday. Topping the Synod agenda is the election of a new Primate (head) for the Church, and also the shape of the Primacy.

03 May 2006

Advertising campaign to challenge Da Vinci Code film

Advertising campaign to challenge Da Vinci Code film

The Anglican Church in Sydney will launch a cinema advertising campaign this month aimed at challenging the claims made by the Da Vinci Code that Jesus was not God, did not die on the cross and that he married Mary Magdelene and had a family.

02 May 2006

The Rt Revd David Hand Remembered

The Rt Revd David Hand Remembered

We join with our brothers and sisters in Papua New Guinea in mourning the death of the Rt Revd Sir David Hand and we join them in celebrating his remarkable contribution to the people of Papua New Guinea, both within the Anglican Church, and widely in the community.

12 April 2006