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Connected Extra: The Esablishment of the Bishop's Commission

Archbishop Philip has today announced the establishment of the Bishop's Commission to consider options for Episcopal Leadership in the Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki. He indicated his intention to establish this Commission, at the Diocesan Synod this year and has now finalised the Terms of Reference and has appointed the Commissioners. The Commission will be chaired by the Bishop of Waiapu, the Right Reverend Andrew Hedge. The Reverend Tric Malcolm, Chair of the Anglican Care Network and, unti...

Reflection

In 2014, the community that met at Rifle Range Road in Dinsdale experienced a devastating schism. In the wake of this event only a handful of people resolutely remained. They were difficult times; but out of the ashes the faithful assembled to give thanks to God, to pray, and to break bread together. Today we celebrate their tenacity, love for God, and commitment to the people of Dinsdale and Frankton. They have truly embraced the crisis as an opportunity, and joined the Holy Spirit where it has...

A Very Merry Christmas

We are nearing the end of the first week of Advent and I hope you and your Ministries are filled with the hope and joy, the preparation and anticipation of this Advent season.  At my home in the last week, we have chosen and decorated our Christmas tree, put up lights and candles, set out the nativity scene, lit the first candle on our Advent wreath, and filled the house with the sound of Christmas music.  I hope the children in your parish are as excited and awestruck by the Chr...