By Robyn Douglass Correspondent New Zealand’s troubled Anglican theological college is back in the spotlight. The province’s three archbishops have announced that they will undertake a review of the culture at St. John the Evangelist College in Auckland during the next five months, and have invited confidential submissions to an extensive inquiry. New Zealand’s Anglican … [Read more...] about Archbishops to Review New Zealand Seminary Culture
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Christchurch Leaders Are Devastated
The Rt. Rev. Peter Carrell, Bishop of Christchurch, responds to the murder of 49 Muslims in two mosques in the New Zealand city: Church leaders are absolutely devastated at the unprecedented situation in Christchurch this afternoon and our hearts and prayers go to all involved. No religious organisation or group deserves to be the target of someone’s hate — regardless of … [Read more...] about Christchurch Leaders Are Devastated
Missions Leader Elected Bishop of Nelson
A Kenyan who has led the New Zealand Church Missionary Society since 2008 has been elected the 11th Bishop of Nelson. The Rev Steve Maina, 48, brings a “proven mission focus to all aspects of his ministry and is widely respected for his energetic and innovative proclamation of the Gospel,” said the three archbishops of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand, and … [Read more...] about Missions Leader Elected Bishop of Nelson
A New Day in Christchurch
The Rev. Peter Carrell, bishop-elect of Christchurch, New Zealand, will be consecrated and installed Feb. 9 as work on the diocese’s earthquake-damaged cathedral proceeds. His consecration begins at 11 a.m. (NZDT) at Christchurch Boys High School Auditorium. His installation will follow at 3 p.m. on Cathedral Square. The cathedral was all but destroyed by an earthquake in … [Read more...] about A New Day in Christchurch
A New Post-earthquake Church
A new “church from scratch” built after the earthquakes in Christchurch, New Zealand, will be consecrated early next year. The members of All Souls Church began using their new building on the parish’s feast day in early November, and the Bishop-elect Peter Carrell dedicated the church Nov. 3. Carrell will return to the church early in 2019 with Archbishop Philip Richardson, … [Read more...] about A New Post-earthquake Church
Canon Hunn Apologizes for Hymn Choice
The Rev. Canon Michael Buerkel Hunn, chairman of the 79th General Convention’s Worship Committee, has apologized for language in a hymn, God of the galaxies (Sound the Bamboo, Christian Conference of Asia Hymnal, 2000), used during the Eucharist for the Care of Creation [PDF] on July 10. One stanza referred to humans’ treatment of the earth with a word for sexual violation. … [Read more...] about Canon Hunn Apologizes for Hymn Choice
6 Parishes Contend for Heritage Awards
Anglican churches and a school are more than half of the finalists for an award recognizing “commitment, investment, or a unique solution to earthquake strengthening which has saved or will now protect a heritage building” in Christchurch, New Zealand. The six buildings have recently reopened after extensive renovation and repair work after the devastating 2011 earthquake in … [Read more...] about 6 Parishes Contend for Heritage Awards
Abuse Concerns Expand
The specter of sexual abuse by clergy and church workers has emerged as a concern for Anglican churches in New Zealand and Southern Africa. In New Zealand the church has asked the government to expand its Royal Commission inquiry into abuse to include the church and its agencies. Archbishops Philip Richardson and Winston Halapua have written to the government on instructions … [Read more...] about Abuse Concerns Expand