Ordained minister Kenneth Drayton has turned his 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis into a church-on-wheels, transforming his car into a divine vehicle for himself and his passengers. “The job lets me open the door into my passenger’s lives,” said Drayton, 54, who said his Brooklyn trips often turn into therapy sessions. “The hope is to brighten Read more
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Charities Services considers new approach with Destiny Church
Thursday, July 20th, 2017According to Department of Internal Affairs documents, a total of 15 Destiny Church-associated charities have been sent 49 notices over the last two years – which include reminders to file annual returns and also overdue notices. Department of Internal Affairs Spokesperson Steve Corbett said the are now considering whether there is a need to change Read more
Eminent Catholic composer Sir James MacMillan to conduct Christchurch singers
Monday, July 17th, 2017
A man who has been described as one of Britain’s greatest living composers has accepted an invitation from the Christchurch Diocese Sacred Arts Team to visit. Sir James MacMillan will conduct singers in his St Anne’s Mass at the 5.30pm Mass in St Mary’s Pro-Cathedral on 23 July. He will speak later at the Music Centre Read more
A labour of love – sharing a culture and religion
Monday, July 17th, 2017
Collecting and exhibiting hundreds of artefacts is a huge task – and when the person doing the work’s only aim is to share their culture and religion with no thought to making a profit, it’s a labour of love. That’s the sort of exhibition Michael Clements, president of the New Zealand Jewish Archives has just Read more
Roncalli College principal has no concerns about Mike King
Monday, July 17th, 2017
Unlike some other principals in South Canterbury, Roncalli College’s Chris Comeau, has brushed off the concerns raised by the South Canterbury District Health Board (SCDHB) about Mental health crusader Mike King speaking to his students. “While I can appreciate their concerns, I think it would be far more effective for all of us to get Read more
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Former Zealandia boss Patrick Snedden honoured
Monday, July 17th, 2017Former Zealandia executive manager Patrick Snedden has been made a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to education and Māori. Read more
Tauranga priest is suing Church for racial harassment
Monday, July 17th, 2017A Tauranga priest is suing the Catholic Church over claims of racial harassment and exploitation. Father Alex Kapiarumala left India to work as a priest in Bay of Plenty nine years ago. He said he quickly became ostracised by certain colleagues, as well as deceived, exploited and stereotyped for his Indian heritage. Continue reading
Exclusive Brethren asked to pray for National Party victory
Monday, July 17th, 2017The Exclusive Brethren has included in its prayer agenda a request to its members to pray for a National Party victory in the coming general election. The prayer agenda, a confidential document, is distributed world-wide. The actual words in the prayer agenda are for the “right Government which maintains Christian principles” to win the New Read more
Auckland City Mission overflowing with need in winter months
Monday, July 17th, 2017The Auckland City Mission is bursting at the seams and crying out for help as it is inundated with desperate need. The charity has been struggling since May and Auckland City Missioner Chris Farrelly said they’ve been at full capacity for weeks and can’t see it letting up anytime soon. “The sharp edge of poverty Read more