Who is AFFIRM?

AFFIRM (Anglican For Faith Intercession Renewal and Mission) is a partnership of voluntary societies, groups, ministry units and individuals in the New Zealand Anglican Church that have signed the following covenant:

AFFIRM seeks to recall the church to biblical faith, the life of prayer, spiritual renewal and effective mission.

What we hold in common:
We uphold the creedal beliefs of the Anglican Church, and affirm especially:
  1. The love of God as the source and motive of our life and mission;
  2. The Lordship of Jesus Christ over the church and the world;
  3. The authority of the Bible as God's living word to individuals and communities;
  4. The Holy Spirit's gifting of all Christian women and men for their varied ministries;
  5. The centrality of evangelism within the whole mission of the church;
  6. The need for continuing renewal of local congregations as living communities of faith and love;
  7. The priority of prayer and worship as under girding all Christian life and action.

Officers

Executive Officer

Network Officer
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The Revd Sister Lorraine Lloyd is the Executive Officer for AFFIRM.   She is a Church Army Sister, ordained and was for some years Vicar of Birkdale-Beachaven Parish in Auckland.
She can be contacted on lorraine (at) affirm.net.nz
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Capt. Peter Lloyd is the Network Officer for AFFIRM.  He is a Church Army Captain and retired from the role of National Director of Church Army.
He can be contacted at peter (at) affirm.net.nz

Chair

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The Revd Ian Hardcastle is the Chair of the AFFIRM Council.  Ian was elected Chair at the 2021 AGM. 
He is the Auckland AFFIRM Representative and an active Vicar in Auckland Diocese. 
He can be contacted at chair (at) affirm.net.nz