World Day of Prayer 2023

The annual World Day of Prayer is a time to pray for peace and justice with people throughout the world in services led by women.  This year it will be observed on Friday, 3 March around the country.  All are welcome. Women from Taiwan have prepared this year’s service, drawing inspiration from Ephesians, “I have […]

Tonga Appeal One Year Report One year on, Tonga is grappling with many challenges following the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai.  CWS is grateful to our generous donors who are supporting our local partner, the Tonga Community Development Trust in their long-term response to affected communities.  The Trust is working through ‘Ama Takiloa groups to […]

CWS Update October 2022

In Tamil Nadu, India, Dalit and Tribal children learn confidence and life skills through Ekta’s training programmes.  Photo: Ekta A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS.  Follow the links to read the stories.  Past issues can be read here.   Update on Ukraine Your donations for Ukraine are helping […]

NZ aid agencies warn 50 million people facing extreme hunger crisis 

Nine New Zealand aid agencies urge Kiwis to act now to provide life-saving support for people affected by the hunger crisis in East Africa. The world is currently facing one of the worst hunger and malnutrition crises in human history, with escalating conflict and an increase in extreme weather events due to climate change driving […]

After COP27

After COP27? “We join all global south negotiators in celebrating the COP27 commitment to a loss and damage facility.  This is the result of their determined action over many years, supported by civil society and faith actors.” Rudelmar Bueno de Faria, General Secretary of ACT Alliance What Happened at COP27? COP27 negotiations wrapped up on […]

NZ aid agencies warn 50 million people facing extreme hunger crisis 

NZ aid agencies warn 50 million people facing extreme hunger crisis Nine New Zealand aid agencies urge Kiwis to act now to provide life-saving support for people affected by the hunger crisis in East Africa. The world is currently facing one of the worst hunger and malnutrition crises in human history, with escalating conflict and […]

Pacific Churches call for Boycott of Indonesian Products and Programmes

Today we raise the West Papua Morning Flag, the Morning Star.  From our partner the Pacific Conference of Churches: Call For Boycott of Indonesian Products and Programmes until UN Human Rights Team and International Media allowed into Papua and Cessation of Military Brutality on Papuan People The Pacific Conference of Churches today launches a call […]

Breakthrough for most Vulnerable at COP27

Climate induced loss and damage, situations where adaptation is inadequate or no longer an option, is a growing threat around the world, especially in vulnerable communities. Over 30 years ago small island states tried to bring this topic onto the UN climate agenda. At the end of the UN Climate summit in Egypt, COP27, we […]

Supporters’ Council 2022

We invite you to attend the Christian World Service Supporters’ Council on Friday 25th November 2022 at 7:30 pm Guest Presentation (via Zoom): Alwynn Javier, ACT Alliance regional representative for Asia and the Pacific Watch the video here. In person at: The Bishop Selwyn Chapel, Holy Trinity Cathedral 446 Parnell Road, Parnell Auckland – scroll down the website for details on how to get […]

Pacific Churches take Climate Action

The Pacific Conference of Churches is calling for less talk and more action that supports the resilience of Pacific communities affected by climate change at this year’s 27th Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC (COP 27) in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt. On the eve of COP27, the Pacific Conference of Churches takes a first […]