“We are never consciously investing in prohibited investments”: Anglican church

Anglican Church is not wealthy and does not invest in “sin” 2001. The Anglican Church in New Zealand invests socially, and social responsibility is of high priority. Chief Executive of Trust Investments Management Ltd, Peter Jansen, says the Anglican Church is not a wealthy church and does not invest in sin, in response to a… Read More “We are never consciously investing in prohibited investments”: Anglican church

September 13, 2022May 5, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

‘Focus on the future’ for national church

Shifting priorities 2005. The Presbyterian Church is consulting with parishes and presbyteries to decide on the priorities for the church’s national tasks. Focus on the Future is a series of meetings with parishioners being held in the North and South Island and encourages written submissions.

June 21, 2022May 21, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Archbishop visits every year on church matters

Antiochian archbishop visits 2007. The head of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand visited Canterbury and Dunedin last weekend

May 2, 2022May 24, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

“After a while there was a need to have clear leadership”

Baptist churches face shortage of pastors 2006. Larger Baptist churches are having difficulty filling senior pastor roles meaning nearly half the pastor vacancies in Baptist churches are either for congregations of 300 or more or in multi-staffed churches.

March 29, 2022May 24, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

National annual appeal and rebranding for the sallies

“Together we can help Kiwis in need” 2004. The Salvation Army’s theme this year is “together we can help Kiwis in need” elaborated in a breakfast presentation with a series of short messages about the work of The Army and their annual appeal. One hundred and twenty years serving New Zealanders was celebrated at Booth… Read More National annual appeal and rebranding for the sallies

February 28, 2022May 27, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Cyclone Heta: Ecumenical appeal aims to provide financial support to Niue

Appeal for cyclone-struck Niue 2004. Christian World Service (CWS) is raising money to contribute to the rebuilding of cyclone-damaged Niue. Cyclone Heta devastated Alofi and the only hospital on the island on January 6.

February 1, 2022May 27, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

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