The Anglican news service reports church buildings in Wellington and Nelson show no significant damage from the earthquakes that are continuing across the centre of the country.
However, parishes are being asked to ensure buildings are safe and to check them again if there are further earthquakes.
The Archbishop of the New Zealand dioceses, the Most Reverend Philip Richardson, says people are builders of community and this is a time when the church across the province can respond by supporting the communities of Marlborough and Wellington in prayer.
“With the ongoing earthquakes there can be feelings of uncertainty and tired nerves, so the message is one of love, support and prayer, as communities face possible further earthquakes in their day-to-day living.” Continue reading
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