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Lights, camera…

There was plenty of action for those competing in the 48 Hours short film-making contest that took place from 8-10 May, 2009. One film production group happened to film a poignant romantic story on the set at Bishopspark’s historic heritage building.

Anglican Care is blooming

A garden is a wondrous thing, as life members of Anglican Care discovered at the Community of the Sacred Name in Tuam Street.

The art of Holy Week

Four Merivale parishioners were captured on canvas during Holy Week. Artist-in-residence John Gillies painted one portrait a day in St Mary’s Church, in connection with the parish’s art exhibition.

Christian certificate gets NZQA nod

Aoraki Polytechnic is the first in the country to offer an NZQA-approved certificate in Christian studies, thanks largely to St John’s Church in Highfield.

Mothers at Home

Mothers at Home is a community programme that focuses on personal growth and development; parenting skills; and life skills. And it's helping Canterbury mum's find strength.

DVD Review: Rob Bell

Rob Bell's new dvd takes viewers on a wild journey.

Book Review: Beyond Business as Usual

Neal Michell has written a very useful and practical book to aid clergy develop vestry leadership.

Starry Start to 150 Years Celebrations

The Anglican Parish of Rangiora commenced their sesqui centennial year of celebrations with a Starry Night ball.

Reflections on Stewardship

Alister Hendery explores one aspect of stewardship that makes most of us edgy.

Film Review: Mary & Max

Mary and Max is a bittersweet true story of human loneliness and friendship.

Book Review: A Handful of Light

Jeremy Johnson reviews this collection of advent reflections by prominent kiwis.

Dave Tomlinson - Culture Vulture

Throughout the 1990s, author Dave Tomlinson led Holy Joes, an alternative church that met in a UK pub. 

Spanky Moore caught up with him on his recent speaking tour.

Live Review: The Acoustic Church Tour

Carmen Anderson reviews this all star kiwi performance held at our own St Michael and All Angels church.


Reflections on Christmas

John Day, our newly appointed Archdeacon for Mission, reflects on the connections between Christmas and mission.

Peter Carrell – Educating the Masses

Peter Carrell has a reputation as a switched on thinker and formidable New Testament scholar... & the new Director of Education at Theology House.

Two Cultures, One Church

Local stories of bi-culturalism in action.

Book Review: Tarore and Her Book

Joy Cowley’s new children’s book retells the amazing story of how one Maori girl brought the gospel to her people. Paintings by Mary Glover Bibby.


Online: Tunnel Music

Two young Anglican’s are using the Internet to get the word out about new Christian music.


New Wine 2010

The New Wine conference was held at Hanmer Springs this January. Sammy Lynn pitched her tent to report on the weekend for Anglican Life.

Richard Dawkins: The Atheist Apostle

Richard Dawkins is the world’s most famous proponent of atheism. Spanky Moore headed to his recent lecture in Christchurch and managed to leave with his faith intact.

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