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CWS gives thanks for the life and contribution of Rev. Barbara Stephens, National Coordinator from 1986 -1994. Barbara lead the organisation through a period of significant change, drawing on her learning and experience of working as the Education Secretary for the Christian Conference of Asia. In Asia she encountered emerging theologies that explored faith from […]
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Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future Professor David Tombs provoked much discussion when he spoke to the annual Christian World Service Supporters’ Council at the Aldersgate Centre, Christchurch. The receptive audience were grateful for the opportunity to discuss theology that touches on their concerns. Liberation Theology was the topic, a way of thinking […]
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Food sustains life. We are preparing to launch this year’s Christmas Appeal in response to the growing need for food. Please order posters, envelopes and service sheets today. For the last 75 years, your donations have helped “the millions in the east and the west, who are hungry, cold, and homeless”. These words from Archbishop West Watson […]
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After the explosion at Beirut’s port, young people from Dbayeh Camp turn up every morning to help people suffering from its effects. Sylvia Haddad, executive director of the DSPR Lebanon (Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees), known locally as the Joint Christian Committee, tells their story: Young eyes turned to Elias Habib. The Joint […]
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We invite you to attend the Christian World Service Supporters’ Council 7:30 – 9:30 pm, Friday 30 October 2020 Wananga Room, Aldersgate at 309 Durham St, Christchurch or by Zoom ‘Who are we? Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future’ Speaker: Professor David Tombs, Centre for Theology and Public Issues, University of Otago People […]
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The Two Quaker Elizabeth’s in Dunedin share their Operation Refugee experience: “We feel this effort has been well worthwhile. Apart from the funds raised, the event helped to keep alive awareness of the numbers of refugees worldwide, and our opportunities to support them in seeking a fuller life.” The Two Elizabeths. Holding Refugees in the […]
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CWS has produced an Election Briefing 2020 with information and questions for you to ask your candidates in support. We want to put global poverty and the international Covid-19 response on the political agenda. Please let us know what you find out. September 4, 2020
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Sylvia Haddad is the executive director of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees in Lebanon. She shares her story from Beirut where she lives: On August 4, 2020 at 7pm local time, all buildings in Beirut felt the earth shake beneath them. As I live on the 10th floor of a 12 storey building, […]
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Christian World Service, Oxfam and World Vision with the backing of ten other leading aid agencies have launched a petition calling for the government to adopt a Collective Resilience Plan – a three-year roadmap to boost New Zealand aid and climate finance. As the coronavirus pandemic threatens to undo decades of progress in the fight […]
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Jesus said, “I am the bread of Life”. CWS has prepared worship resources to support your prayers and action for peace. In the Methodist/Presbyterian calendar Peace Sunday is the closest Sunday to August 6, Hiroshima Day—this year August 8. Anglicans recognise a Special Intention ‘For the Peace of the World’. Download Peacemakers, Lifegivers […]
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Aldersgate Centre at Durham Street Methodist Church,
309 Durham Street,
Christchurch
The office is open 9-5, Monday to Friday.
Christmas Hours
The office will close from 5 pm Friday 20th December and reopen Monday 6th January.
Christian World Service
PO Box 22652
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
Christian World Service is recorded on the Charities Register. The Registration number is CC22288.
