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Methodist and Presbyterian Women are focusing on Family Well-being in the Pacific for their annual special project. This year’s Special Project begins with the words from John 3:16, ‘For God so loved the world’. Methodist and Presbyterian women have reflected on what is happening and responded with a focus on the Pacific. Promoting Pacific Well-being […]
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“Churches Engaging in the Pain of the World” Archbishop Sir David Moxon addressed the annual CWS Supporters’ Council Speaking in Hamilton, Archbishop Sir David Moxon urged greater support to end human trafficking and modern slavery. Churches are engaged in other places, assisting refugees and migrants heading and brokering peace in South Sudan. From the […]
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Hurricane Dorian hit the Bahamas on September 1 local time. The category 5 storm stayed over the islands until 3 September causing widespread damage. ACT Alliance local partners are responding. The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) reported that more than 13,000 houses have been severely damaged or destroyed – […]
Read More...Unprecedented collaboration by 12 CEOs as humanitarian disaster in Syria worsens As the Syria crisis escalates, the heads of 12 New Zealand aid organisations have joined forces to call on the government to act on one of the biggest humanitarian disasters of this generation. Together they are calling for the government to resume financial support […]
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CWS has prepared worship resources for Peace Sunday designated as August 4 in the lectionary calendar of Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches. Rev Jordan Redding has contributed a reflection that sharpens our focus on the work of the Maohi Protestant Church in our region and a litany for peace. The material is based on the […]
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CWS is pleased to announce a new initiative with Trade Aid which will benefit Trade Aid producers and CWS partners. Donors will have the opportunity to buy direct from Trade Aid from July 1, and enter a special promotional code. Donors enter the words “ChristianWorldServiceFundraiser19” in the box marked Promo Code when ordering. When you […]
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CWS invites parishes to mark Refugee Sunday designated as 23 June in the Methodist and Presbyterian calendar and 7 July in the Anglican tradition. World Refugee Day is on June 20. This year we highlight the plight of refugees from Syria, some of whom were already Palestinian refugees. Worship resources “What are you doing here, Elijah?” […]
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NZ Women to Grow Democracy in Fiji Methodist and Presbyterian women are raising funds to start a new programme for rural communities in Fiji. Local partner SEEP (Social Empowerment Education Programme) will strengthen Mai or grassroots democracy by involving women and young people in decisionmaking and improving livelihoods. Go Organic! Grow Organic! will also focus […]
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Christian World Service is grateful for the messages of support we have received from partners and friends following the brutal attacks on March 15, 2019. Our thoughts and prayers are very much with the people who have died, those with injuries and grieving for loved ones. Our prayers are for members of the Muslim community, […]
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309 Durham Street,
Christchurch
The office is open 9-5, Monday to Friday.
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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
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