There are many reports of the damage caused by the earthquake in New Zealand. Here are links to some of them.
Diocese of Christchurch Earthquake Update
And there is a collection of pictures of Earthquake Hit Churches.
ChristChurch Cathedral has earthquake news on its front page.
The Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia has Quake damages many churches but spirits are holding up.
stuff.co.nz has a large collection of Latest photos: 7.1 quake.
Bosco Peters has a report Christchurch earthquake.
Timaru Herald Damage closes churches
The Australian Christchurch in lockdown amid aftershocks
Sad to see the damaged churches . . . but of course ALL the church buildings are worth even one precious life {thinks of Haiti, Pakistan}.
Prayers ascending!
For any of you who might be concerned about us in Christchurch; there are still the odd after-shocks – some quite extensive, but things seem to be less distressful. One good thing has come out of this – neighbourliness seems to be on the increase, and local university students are pitching in to help clear up the mess. Deo Gratias.