Dear Friends
Christmas is a struggle for the lonely. Nothing compounds feelings of loneliness quite like seeing others celebrate a festival for families, and being asked common pleasantries such as if family are coming to visit. It’s not the fault of Christmas but it’s what happens. Christmas is hard on the lost. Who can begin to be found when everyone’s so busy with each other that no one’s even looking for the lost?
Presbyterian Research Centre Ng New Zealand Chinese Heritage Collection has been awarded coveted UNESCO Memory of the World New Zealand status.
The Memory of the World Register lists documentary heritage which has regional and world significance and outstanding universal value.
Development of this lectionary resource was led by the Rev Malcolm Gordon and includes a fresh, contextual and complete paraphrase of the whole gospel of Mark. It gathers poetry and prayers, images and songs from more than 40 artists and writers.
The latest Council News October 2017 is now online.
The Knox Centre for Ministry and Leadership invites you to the graduation service for graduates: Mike Coutts, Sage Harris, Mike Kirkby-Sing, Paula Levy and Mark Maney.
To be held at St Mark’s Church, Avonhead, Christchurch at 7.30 pm on Wednesday 29 November.
Media release:
A Commission was appointed to oversee the process to bring a nomination to the Assembly of a person to be elected as the Church's Moderator.
Presbyterian Women invites applications from those wishing to be a self-funded member of the 2018 Presbyterian Women of Aotearoa NZ Delegation to the United Nations.
In a recent letter to all ministers, parishes, presbyteries and synods, Moderator, the Rt Rev Richard Dawson, has called the Church to prayer. His message is below (in English), and can also be downloaded and shared in the following languages:
The Council for World Mission (CWM) invites applications for their Face to Face programme.
Does your age start with a 2...no not 2 years of age but "twenty something"? Email pwanz2016@gmail.com for a SUPER offer to the Women's Assembly in Mosgiel from Friday 3 – Sunday 5 November 2017 Don't wait, act now as the countdown has begun...
