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Rare 1616 King James Bible found in cupboard of 57-year-old New Zealand church

A rare original edition of the 1616 King James Bible has been found in the cupboard of a 1960s church in Manawatū, New Zealand.

13 July 2018

Negotiations begin for “amicable separation” following same-sex relationships vote

Talks have begun to reach an amicable separation between members of four conservative evangelical churches and Christchurch Diocese. 

06 July 2018

Groundbreaking document released on how Anglicans and Roman Catholics can learn from each other

Statement by commission for dialogue between Roman Catholic and Anglican churches seen as "important step" on pilgrimage towards fuller unity in Christ.

04 July 2018

Global South theologians reflect on evangelism throughout the Anglican Communion

Theologians have met to discuss how the Anglican Communion engages in evangelism in preparation for the Lambeth Conference in 2020.

28 June 2018

Celebrations held to mark intra-provincial diocesan companion links

Some long-established companion links between dioceses in the Anglican Communion are celebrating significant anniversaries this year.

22 June 2018

Justice Select Committee hears New Zealand bishops’ concern over proposed euthanasia law

Bishops in New Zealand opposed to the legalisation of medically assisted suicide have warned that initial “safeguards” can be loosened.

22 June 2018

Pope Francis: walking together is “an act of obedience to the Lord and love for our world”

Pope Francis has given a strong message about the ecumenical journey during a visit to the World Council of Churches’ HQ in Geneva.

21 June 2018

Across the world, Anglicans are working to provide support and care for refugees

Today – 20 June – is World Refugee Day, when the world is called to remember the millions of individuals fleeing their countries as refugees.

20 June 2018

Boost for Christchurch Cathedral rebuild with announcement of £3.1 million grant

Church Property Trustees of the Diocese of Christchurch have received a $6,000,000 NZD grant towards rebuilding Christchurch Cathedral.

19 June 2018

Major boost for Lambeth Conference 2020 with £750,000 bursary grant

The Allchurches Trust has announced a £750,000 grant to enable bishops from poorer countries attend the Lambeth Conference in 2020.

18 June 2018