Written by the Reverend Alan Burnett Alan has also written " Remaining Faithful in the Ruins " which is a call to remain as faithful witnesses and as part of God's redemption of the church. As an Anglican Church, we sit within a rich and complex web of relationships that stretch across our region, our nation, and our world. We belong to the Diocese of Waiapu, itself part of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia — one of forty-two autonomous provinces that

There are seasons when the ground shifts beneath the Church. Old certainties crumble, alliances realign, and what once seemed unshakable begins to tremble. Around the Anglican Communion, a  reordering  is underway — GAFCON and others have sought to claim a clearer, purer centre of gravity, one that promises stability and doctrinal assurance in a time of confusion. Their zeal for truth and moral clarity cannot be dismissed; indeed, it calls us all to examine the faith we prof

This article was originally posted by the Anglican Taonga magazine. Please click here to visit the article in its original location. ----- Medical director of Al Ahli Anglican Hospital, Dr Maher Ayyad has spoken out on the big role the Al Ahli Hospital staff and facilities have played during the war in Gaza, since the 7th October, 2023. The only Christian hospital in Gaza, back in 2023 Al Ahli had a capacity of 50 beds, but as the war started they were obliged to increase th

Alongside a special sesquicentenary dinner on Saturday, 1 November, we are sending the invitation wide for any and all that wish to...

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This devotional was written based on a sermon about Nehemiah and the readings of the following biblical texts: Nehemiah 2:1–8; Luke...

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The sharp-eyed amongst you may have noticed a new feature appear on the wall on the approach to the church foyer. It is a wooden cross,...

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This article was originally posted to the Anglican Taonga website. The original article can be found here . ----- Palestinian Christian...

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On Sunday, October 12 Bishop Andrew will be at All Saints to offer the sacrament of Confirmation as well as Renewal of Baptismal Vows....

Over the last two weeks of July, Alan was in the United Kingdom at the invitation of the Revitalisation Trust and the Holy Trinity...

Last Saturday, our church kitchen was filled with vibrant colours, delicious aromas, and the joyful sounds of community as we gathered...

Written by Julie Joule  In the Parable of the Sower, we read:   "... That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the lake. Such...

Every other term break, the Junior Youth Group in Taradale have a chance to give back to their parents by preparing, serving and waiting...

For our 150th Service on June 29, 2025 we enlisted the help of a videographer to capture the moments, story and history of the gathering....