Virtual Services in the Diocese
Even in Delta Level 2 and 1, many churches in the Diocese will be live streaming their services allowing all …
Message from the Bishop—18 August 2021
Dear Friends, Covid Level 4—Diocesan Announcement Advisory: All physical services in the Diocese of Christchurch this Sunday 22 August are …
Message from the Bishop—11 August 2021
Message from the Bishop Dear Friends, The IPCC report two days ago on the extreme position our planet has arrived …
Message from the Bishop—4 August 2021
Dear Friends, The first of our Pre-Synod meeting is this Friday evening (details elsewhere in e-Life). Over the next few …
Message from the Bishop—28 July 2021
Dear Friends, Although it is late July and it feels like our annual Synod is not for a couple of …
Message from the Bishop—21 July 2021
Dear Friends, Last Friday in some 55 locations around New Zealand, a Groundswell of farmers and supporters protested about various …
Message from the Bishop—14 July 2021
Dear Friends, Last Thursday evening the Reverend Peg Riley was farewelled from her role as Chaplain at St Margaret’s College. …
The Addington Girl Guides—Can you help identify people and places in these photos?
In the past many Guide and Scout Groups were attached to Churches. This collection of photographs arrived in the Archives …
Message from the Bishop—7 July 2021
Dear Friends, Although it was very cold, it was a delight to be in Twizel at the weekend, sharing in …
Message from the Bishop—30 June 2021
Dear Friends, It was a privilege to attend both the funeral for the Rev’d Dr Ted Johnston on Friday at St …