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Welcome to the April Issue of Bush Telegraph, the monthly newsletter of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.
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News
Update
Emmaus, Focus on the Future and staffing changes: a general update from Assembly executive secretary Kerry Enright. Read more...
Global Mission Update
News from Global Mission Office. Will valet parking increase your congregation? Read More...
Finance
This month's newsletter includes:
- an update on the status of the GA, Beneficiary Fund and the AIF;
- notification of the next insurance round;
- an Assembly assessment payment update;
- and news of a dramatic improvement in the level of complaints.
Noticeboard
Mission resourcing
Need to organise a police check, Assembly Office check or find out the terms of call for ministers? Read more...
Employment agreements
Do you require new contracts or want to make sure old contracts comply with legislation?
You can now download updated templates for open- and fixed-term agreements for both parish administrators and other lay staff. More information...
Wanted: a copy of "With One Voice"
Can you help Brian Turner? Read more...
Christian World Service
An update on the latest Indonesian earthquake, Fair Trade Fortnight and other projects. Read more...
Ministerial Vacancies
Check out the latest positions vacant around New Zealand, as at 1 April 2005
Church Register
The Church Register lists additions to, deletions from, and changes in status on the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand Ministerial Roll as advised by Presbytery Clerks, as at 1 April 2005. See the register
Vacancies
This month, five positions are being advertised by:
- Mayfield Presbyterian Church - Mid Canterbury
- St John's - Hastings
and ICHC has three chaplaincy roles:
- Asian chaplain to the Counties Manukau DHB
- Pacific Island chaplain to the Counties Manukau DHB
- Auckland City Hospital
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Bush Telegraph is edited by Amanda Wells