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Interchurch Bioethics Council urges Parliament to vote against "End of Life" bill
Act Leader David Seymour’s “End of Life Choice” bill has just had its first reading in Parliament, where 76 MPs voted in favour and 44 against. The bill will now move to the justice select committee.
Presbyterian archive awarded UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand award
Presbyterian Research Centre Ng New Zealand Chinese Heritage Collection has been awarded coveted UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand status.
The Memory of the World Register lists documentary heritage which has regional and world significance and outstanding universal value.
Council News October 2017 online
The latest Council News October 2017 is now online.
Presbyterian Church announces new Pasifika leader
Media release:
A Commission was appointed to oversee the process to bring a nomination to the Assembly of a person to be elected as the Church's Moderator.
Go to the UN in 2018 with Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women invites applications from those wishing to be a self-funded member of the 2018 Presbyterian Women of Aotearoa NZ Delegation to the United Nations.
Moderator calls Church to prayer for Christmas witness
In a recent letter to all ministers, parishes, presbyteries and synods, Moderator, the Rt Rev Richard Dawson, has called the Church to prayer. His message is below (in English), and can also be downloaded and shared in the following languages:
CWM Face to Face 2018 in India
The Council for World Mission (CWM) invites applications for their Face to Face programme.
Presbyterian Women Aotearoa New Zealand offer for women in their 20s
Does your age start with a 2...no not 2 years of age but "twenty something"? Email pwanz2016@gmail.com for a SUPER offer to the Women's Assembly in Mosgiel from Friday 3 – Sunday 5 November 2017 Don't wait, act now as the countdown has begun...
Spanz wins religious press association awards
Spanz magazine picked up two awards at the Australasian Religious Press Association awards held in Auckland over the weekend.