WCC General Secretary to visit NZ in October

In early October, the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches - Rev Dr Olav Fykse Tveit - will visit New Zealand. The iteniary for his visit, including several public events, is noted below:

  • Thu, 6 October: powhiri and dinner in Auckland
  • Fri, 7 October: in Dunedin 
    • 12:00 pm mayoral reception
    • 2:00pm "Diversity, Religion and the value of Millenials" Student's Forum (University of Otago)
    • 5:00pm "Central Committee's Statement on Religion and Violence" Public lecture (University of Otago)
  • 8 October: in Christchurch 
    • 2pm meeting for church people and ecumenical friends at Christchurch North Methodist, 68 Harewood Road, Papanui. (RSVP for this event to Emma at Christian World Service)
  • 9 October: 10 am combined service at Knox Church, 28 Bealey Ave, Christchurch. "Pilgrimage of Justice and Peace"
  • 9 October: 7pm Ecumenical service at Holy Trinity Cathedral, Parnell, Auckland