Moderator calls for support for World day of Prayer to End Famine 10 June 2018
The hungry are of special concern to God for it is on their behalf God will ask us: “Did you feed me when I was hungry?” (Matt 25: 35-40)
The hungry are of special concern to God for it is on their behalf God will ask us: “Did you feed me when I was hungry?” (Matt 25: 35-40)
Presbyterian Support New Zealand is inviting applications from parishes for grants from the Tindall Foundation.
Application material may be viewed or downloaded from the Presbyterian Support website, and applications close on Friday, 22 June 2018.
In late June, Presbyterian Women Aotearoa New Zealand are hosting a "We are at the Well" series of events in the South Island. Dr Deborah Bower, theologian and spiritual life coach, will be speaking at Rakaia (21 June), Cashmere (21 June) and Nelson (23 June).
Asia Sunday is observed every year on the Sunday before Pentecost, and it coincides with the founding of the Christian Conference of Asia.
Earlier this month, the Church Property Trustees (CPT) published an update to their Earthquake-prone Church Buildings Policy. The updated policy responds to issues raised at General Assembly 2016.
The Trustees advise key changes are as follows:
Parish membership and financial statistics for the year ending 30 June 2017 have been published. View or download the latest parish statistics using these links:
The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is being held 13-20 May 2018. Resources available include an order of service, prayers, liturgy, material for parish newsletters and more.
At its recent meeting, Council of Assembly approved changes to supplementary provisions to the Book of Order.