News archive
Property Handbook
An updated version of the Property Handbook is now available and has been posted out to parishes. This publication deals with all matters concerning property, including the sale of buildings.
Crime and Justice
Crime and Justice is the latest Presbyterian Church social issues booklet. It explores the Biblical mandate for justice, punishment and forgiveness.
Latest news and audio from GA10
News stories and audio from General Assembly 2010 are being posted througout the event, which runs from Thursday 30 September to Sunday 3 October.
October Bush Telegraph
The latest issue of Bush Telegraph is now online: you can read news from the Moderator, Assembly Executive Secretary and service team leaders, as well as other notices.
Get the latest news each day from GA10
You can sign up for daily email updates from General Assembly 2010, which starts in Christchurch on Thursday 30 September. These email updates will be sent out after the close of business each day and contain stories on the most significant items of business. Audio files of keynote speeches will also be available.
GA10 papers
All reports for General Assembly 2010, including the second mailing of papers, are now available online.
General Assembly 2010 in Christchurch
Despite the devastation of last weekend's earthquake, General Assembly 2010 is still on track to be held at St Andrew's College in Papanui, Christchurch, at the end of this month, says the convenor of the Council of Assembly, and commissioners should proceed with arrangements on this basis. Read the Rev Emma Keown's update on the situation as at Tuesday 7 September.
After the quake – health and safety advice for employers
As businesses look to reopen following the earthquake, there are a range of health and safety and employment relations issues that employers and employees need to consider.
Canterbury Earthquake
As you will know Christchurch suffered a damaging earthquake in the early hours of Saturday 4 September. The prayers and best wishes of the Church go out to our churches and the people of Christchurch. While we can be thankful there are no fatalities (as far as we are aware at this time), and that few people have sustained serious injuries, the earthquake will have had an unsettling effect on everyone. Some buildings have suffered extensive damage, and some areas have had power and water supplies disrupted.
NZ alcohol crackdown labelled half hearted
Read the CWM News story on the Church’s response on the proposed changes to New Z