Message from the Bishop—20 May 2020
…for 100 (etc re. other businesses). At the very least the Government should have owned the intrinsic unfairness of this inconsistency but made a specific plea to churches, community gatherings…
Message from the Bishop—2 February 2022
…Consumer NZ, is at https://www.consumer.org.nz/articles/buying-a-mask#article-surgical-masks- ). What the Government is asking of us re the kind of masks we wear (e.g. at https://covid19.govt.nz/prepare-and-stay-safe/keep-up-healthy-habits/wear-a-face-mask/ ) is the following: A face covering…
Message from the Bishop—8 September 2021
…Weddings, Tangihanga, and Churches and faith gatherings. So far, in response to the Government’s announcement on Monday, I am recommending that services for this Sunday 12 September remain online. We…
William Guise Brittan writes to the Archbishop of Canterbury
…Thomas Jackson. Transcribed it reads: To the Most Reverend Father in God the Archbishop of Canterbury. My Lord I have the honour to be deputed by the Council of Canterbury…
Message from the Bishop—13 September 2023
…for all working on such challenges is appreciated. Finally on Synod: my Presidential Address is available online. It was much appreciated that my Sunday invitation, following Synod, was for an…
Anglo Catholic Hui 2021
…mission in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia today. Haere mai koutou, huihui tātou, everyone welcome. St Michael and All Angels, Christchurch, 12-14 August 2021 You are warmly invited to…
Message from the Bishop—26 July 2023
…July in the Transitional Cathedral. Our preacher will be Acting Dean Bosco Peters. All are welcome. For those unable to be physically present at the service the Live stream link…
Message from the Bishop—2 December 2020
…had 100% response. I ask for 100% response because I find that other denominations advertise all services in all their churches and I see no reason why this Diocese cannot…
Christchurch Synod Votes to Reinstate Cathedral
…report of November 2016’, the decision concludes. “Synod has voted, decided and confirmed reinstatement of the ChristChurch Cathedral in the square. To God be the glory,” Bishop Victoria Matthews said….
October Mission Meeting—Hear Rosie Fyfe NZCMS director speak
…Fyfe NZCMS national director Hear the latest on the Mirpukhas Hostel appeal and mission partners who have been involved with this project. Resources and discussion. Guaranteed finish time 12:00 noon….