In this issue we look at the Sycamore Tree: a restorative justice programme that involves people who have been victims of crime relating their experiences to offenders, with fascinating results. We also discuss the Law Commission’s look at New Zealand’s alcohol laws and why action is needed. Spanz also features a number of stories of churches trying something different: a kids club run by retired people in Oamaru; an Auckland congregation reinvigorating its facilities through community ministry; a new interactive evening service in Wellington; and more…