Overview of Building Damage

An overview of earthquake damage to Anglican buildings, prepared by Church Property Trustees.

From Westminster with Love

Five thousand New Zealanders have attended a service in London's Westminster Cathedral to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the Christchurch earthquake.

No bodies found in Cathedral

Search and rescue workers have reportedly found no bodies inside Christchurch Cathedral.

CPT Memo Regarding Aftershock Damage

The latest CPT memo for parishes & clergy regarding aftershock damage can be downloaded here.

Bishops Address | Christchurch Memorial Service

The Bishops Address at the Christchurch Memorial Service, 18th of March, Hagley Park

CPT Provides Earthquake Recovery Update

This update has been prepared for the information of clergy and parishes by Church Property Trustees, and was distributed by email on 19 May 2011.

Earthquake Information for Immediate Distribution

The following FOUR sets of information are extremely important for people who are in the earthquake damaged areas.

Christchurch Road Restrictions, Sewage and Water Advisories, Tuesday, 14 June, 4.00pm

These media advisories include road and bridge restrictions, updates on rock falls, sewer damage, silt removal, sports facilities, water tanker locations, and a boil water advisory.

We continue to receive messages of inspiration

Bishop Victoria has received these messages of prayer and support from various parts of the Anglican communion.

Share Your Ideas with Us

As people of hope and faith let us come together to help guide our team as they develop a set of Design Guidelines that will capture our vision for rebuilding and new builds in the Diocese of Christchurch.

180 Knots on Prayer Quilt Represent the Prayers of Wellington Diocese for Christchurch

Pictured here is the prayer quilt, beautifully made by Jane Dagger of Newlands-Paparangi Parish, on the altar at St Barnabas, Khandallah.

St Mary’s Merivale Undergoes Partial Demolition

As a result of significant further damage to St Mary’s Anglican Church in Merivale from the cluster of earthquakes following 23 December earthquakes, CERA has issued a Section 38 notice requiring partial demolition of the church.

22 February 2012 Commemorative Events

A year on from the earthquake of 22 February 2011 is a time for Christchurch to remember those lost and to look forward to the future with hope.

Earthquake Hit Churches

Encouragement Cards from children in McLean, Virginia, USA

Gum Boots from Holy Trinity, Woodville

Theology Key to Church Rebuilding

In the rebuilding of broken churches, architects will be appointed and building committees formed, but what will guide construction?