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In Poland, new refugees are processed by the UNHCR. The Lutheran World Federation provides emergency cash transfers, psycho-social support, child-friendly spaces, non-food items including child (under 4 years) comfort packs containing baby food, nappies and wipes, and selected clothing. Photo: ACT Alliance/LWF A bi-monthly news bulletin exploring development, global justice and the work of CWS. […]
Read More...Life has always been hard for workers like Premalatha featured in the Winter Story, Sometimes we Starve, but now it is getting harder. The severe economic crisis has already pushed 5.7 million people of its population of 22 million to the brink of hunger. Food prices have risen 57.4% since the beginning of the year […]
Read More...Last month a group of Sri Lankan garment workers and their families met for the first Solidarity Kitchen. At the outside kitchen, there is much laughter and chatter as they prepare the food. After they eat, the families play games, sing, dance and talk some more. Christian World Service partner the Women’s Centre and the […]
Read More...At the end of July, the Group of Governmental Experts failed to make meaningful progress on the global effort to ban lethal autonomous weapons or Killer Robots. Negotiations take place under the auspices of the United Nations Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW). The majority of participating states support the development of an international legal […]
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The 10am congregation of Wellington Methodist Parish had a fun evening putting their prayers into action at a special fundraising event. The parish organised a banquet, using the recipes and hints supplied by Christian World Service. A small group decided on the menu which included hummus and refried beans on flatbread, lentil soup with optional […]
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Peacemaking and working for justice are central to our faith as Christians. Each year CWS produces resources for Peace Sunday highlighting some of the ways your prayers and support give life in places of conflict and violence. Download this year’s worship resources: Peace! In the Methodist/Presbyterian calendar Peace Sunday is the closest Sunday to August […]
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“I was a stranger and you welcomed me.” Jesus, Matthew 25:35 Welcome! is a resource kit for Refugee Sunday – designated as June 26, for Methodist and Presbyterian churches and July 3 for Anglican parishes. The kit includes stories from refugees, prayers, lectionary notes, activities and other material for worship. Refugee Sunday PPT Slide or […]
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The tsunami pushed this boat into a fountain on the coast of Tongatapu . Photos: Fe’iloakitau Kahu Tevi 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. Recovering […]
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Michael Hartfield and Murray Overton, the directors of Anglican Missions and Christian World Service have written the following joint statement: “Thank you for generously supporting the Anglican Missions and Christian World Service appeals for the people of Tonga, following the volcanic eruption and tsunami earlier this year. There has been an amazing response with more […]
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Christian World Service is supporting the joint campaign for a Modern Slavery Act. With other groups and organisations, we are asking our government to pass new legislation to protect people from exploitation and harm. We want New Zealand businesses to make sure that the goods we buy are produced by workers who are paid a […]
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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.
