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In the frenzy, remember the reason for the season 5:00AM Thursday December 20, 2007 By Garth George  I have written often at this time of the year of the reason for the season - the birth of Jesus Christ, Son of Man and Son of God - whose arrival among mankind was the beginning of the greatest story ever told. This year I have read on this page with amusement and a measure of perplexity the ramblings of that troublesome priest more...

Glynn Cardy reflects on the season in a piece published in today's NZ Herald. more...

Michael Hewat, an Anglican priest in Hamilton, challenges the views expressed in a perspective piece last week by Glynn Cardy. He bases his argument on a traditional theology progressive Christians find difficult to accept. more...

A NY Times article on reactions to Archbishop Rowan Williams' Advent letter. more...

In his letter to the Primates, Rowan Williams addresses the issues fracturing the Anglican Communion as he sees them and how they should be dealt with. more...

Sydney supports schism in US. more...

The Royal College of Psychiatrists made a submission to the Church of England's Listening Exercise on Human Sexuality arguing that Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual peoples should be regards as valued members of society. more...

Anglicans from around the world met near Chicago last week to build international coalitions and develop a strategy for the full inclusion of gay and lesbian Christians in the life of the Church. more...

Glynn Cardy is quizzed by NZ Herald on his "green-ness." more...

One of the three most conservative US dioceses, the Diocese of San Joaquin in California has voted to leave the Episcopal Church. more...