News archive
Spanz spring edition online
Our spring edition of Spanz explores how the Church is encouraging its young leaders in sustainable youth ministry.
Council News August 2013
News from the Council of Assembly meeting held in Wellington on 31 August 2013 was emailed out to subscribers today and is now available online.
Submission on the International Convention Centre Bill
We have made a submission urging the government not to pass this bill because of the corrosive effects of problem gambling on children, families and communities. Read the submission
Last week to enter the Prescare art competition for children
Entries close on 26 August at 5pm for the Prescare Art and Writing Competition - an opportunity for children from preschool to Year 8 (photography entries open to year 9 – 13 students). Over $900 in prizes. Enter here.
Pacific Islands Synod images
See images from the inauguration of our Pacific Islands Synod presbytery, Saturday 27 July 2013, on the PCANZ Facebook page.
Watch keynote addresses from Connect 2013
Watch two keynote addresses by Sala Tiatia and Rod Baxter from Presbyterian Youth Ministry's Connect 2013 national youth event held in Wellington in July.
Youth mission trip to Taiwan December 2013
The new Asian Ministries section of the Church website has an invitation for young people from any of our churches to apply to take part in a mission trip to Taiwan in December 2013.
Free trial of EBSCO text database
Our Presbyterian Research Centre in Dunedin is providing access to a two month free trial of EBSCO’s Religion and Philosophy full text database. The trial will run through to 18 September. Contact Hewitson@knoxcollege.ac.nz for the password to the site and to send your feedback.
CWM opportunities
Would you like to attend one of three workshops CWM will run between August and December 2013? Global Mission, Training & Empowerment, Justice & Witness. For information email martin@presbyterian.org.nz
Church expresses concern at legislation that increases access to gambling
The Church has expressed concern over the passing of the International Convention Centre legislation because it increases access to gambling. The Rt Rev Ray Coster described the effects of problem gambling on children, families and communities as corrosive.