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Christian World Service is seeking more signatures for a joint petition to boost overseas aid and increase funding for climate action. The petition will be presented to parliament in mid-March as part of a joint campaign to put New Zealand’s commitment to countries most vulnerable to climate change and with the lowest incomes. When the […]
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Donations to the Coronavirus Appeal helped fund the distribution of dry rations to teapickers. (Photo: Women’s Centre) Women who work in Sri Lanka’s plantation sector have been hit harder than many others under Covid according to new research from Christian World Service partner, the Women’s Centre. When the government imposed lockdown and a curfew in […]
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World Day of Prayer on Friday, March 5, 2021 A series of devastating tropical cyclones form the backdrop to this year’s World Day of Prayer services to be held on Friday, March 5. Services are being organised by local committees throughout the country. All are welcome. Through the resources they prepared for this global event, […]
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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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