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Social IssuesThe Presbyterian Church works on a number of social issues. This work is overseen by the Connecting with Society Policy Group and done through the following agencies. Churches' Agency of Social IssuesCASI is the Presbyterian Church's main agency on social issues. They work on all manner of social, economic, ecological and political issues on behalf of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, the Churches of Christ and The Society of Friends.
More from their website www.casi.org.nz | |
Presbyterian SupportPresbyterian Support is one of the largest social service providers in Aotearoa New Zealand. In addition to service provision they are also a voice for justice in New Zealand society.
See their website for more: www.ps.org.nz | |
Churches' Broadcasting CommissionThe CBC focuses on lobbying for quality religious and public broadcasting on behalf of an broad ecumenical coalition of churches.
More from their website: www.broadcasting.churches.org.nz | |
New Zealand Council of Christian Social ServicesThe NZCCSS The members of the New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services (NZCCSS) are Anglican Care, the Baptist Union, Catholic Social Services, the Methodist Church, Presbyterian Support NZ and the Salvation Army.
The New Zealand Council of Christian Social Services works for a just and compassionate society in Aotearoa New Zealand. They see this as a continuation of the mission of Jesus Christ. In seeking to fulfill this mission, they are committed to: - giving priority to the poor and vulnerable members of our society
- Te Tiriti O Waitangi
They will work out these values by: - articulating a vision for NZ society
- developing and critiquing policy
- advocating for appropriate policies, services, and resources
- providing information and networking services to members
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Interchurch Bioethics CouncilThe Interchurch Bioethics Council, funded by the Presbyterian, Methodist and Anglican Churches, was set up in mid-2002. Formerly known as the Interchurch Commission on Genetic Engineering, the ten-member Council has widened its brief and now has the following tasks: - To provide opportunities for consultation and dialogue with church members and the community generally on the ethical, theological, spiritual and cultural issues in the use of biotechnology.
- To take an educational role for the Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian churches on the ethical, theological, spiritual and cultural issues in the use of biotechnology
- To advise the participating churches on the above issues, and
- To make submissions and comments to the New Zealand Bioethics Council and other relevant bodies on the above issues.
See the bioethics section of the CASI website | |
Peace, War and TerrorismA resource for parishes and congregations
Prepared by CASI in response to requests for some resources and reflective material on issues underlying events of September 11 and subsequently.
Four sections, suitable for group or individual use or as sermon starting points. Each with illustration, summary articles, questions for reflection and suggested further reading - 'And the walls came tumbling down' - events of September 11 2001, and Church reactions then, later and now; including the situation in Afghanistan.
- What about the prisoners? Treatment, fairness, international protection issues.
- Continuing the 'war on terrorism' - great powers' and Christian responses.
- Is there a Biblical/prophetic dimension? - Bible readings and suggestions for reflection.
Format:
12-page A 4 black-and-white booklet suitable for photocopying.
Single copies free; for bulk copies a donation would be appreciated.
Also available from the CASI website as a downloadable .pdf (portable document format readable by Acrobat 4 and beyond)
Contact the CASI office, P O Box 9049, Wellington, or visit the website
Churches' Agency on Social Issues
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