September 2004
Churches called to embrace Pacific’s HIV/AIDS crisis
By Joanna Davis
The spectre of HIV/AIDS is looming large in the Pacific and the Church is being called upon to help. read more
Timaru enacts anti-violence message
By Paul Titus
Accompanied by strains of clarinet music and percussion four black clad members of a Playback Theatre group used body sculptures and drama to enact the stories Timaru church people and community workers told about their efforts to deal with violence and young people. read more
WCC leader challenges Australians
The general secretary of the World Council of Churches (WCC) Rev Dr Samuel Kobia, called on the Australian Government to abandon its policy of mandatory detention of asylum seekers... read more
Primitive birthday for Hamilton Methodists
Primitive Methodists arrived in the
Christian and Jewish leaders condemn vandalism
By Marie Sherry
Religious leaders joined political leaders in condemning the desecration of Jewish graves in
High tech communication new tool for churches
New technology makes it easier for churches to integrate high-tech audio and visual components into Sunday morning worship services.
Along with music, many churches now use PowerPoint slide presentations and video clips, to make their message in ways that are more dynamic and appealing... read more