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Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership invites applications for the Begg-Dickie Post Graduate Scholarship and post-ordination study grants. Closing date for applications is 31 March 2012. Enquiries to: The Registrar, Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership, Knox College, Arden Street, Opoho, Dunedin.

The Church's Presbyterian Youth Ministry and Global Mission are looking for young people aged 17 to 25 to go to Lenakel Junior High School (run by the Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu) on Tanna Island, Vanuatu, to engage with the school and experience Vanuatu life, share faith and make friends. Apply here.

For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all.

Titus 2:11, KJV

Grace to you and peace in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. May the appearance of the gracious salvation of the Triune God enlighten our hearts, minds and spirits in this joyous season. Read the full WCC Christmas message.

The Rev Don Ikitoelagi has been appointed to the newly created role of Pasifika Misionare.

He will be based in Auckland where he will resource and support the growth and development of the mission and ministry of the Church’s Pacific Island congregations, with a special emphasis on their engagement with younger people.

Don returns to New Zealand after five years with the Synod of Victoria and Tasmania in the Uniting Church in Australia, where he was Director of Cross Cultural Mission and Ministry.