The 2013 CWS Christmas appeal will be launched later this week on Advent Sunday. One of the biggest challenges poor people face is water. Without safe water, crops die, people become ill and poverty increases. Get resources for your parish, or learn more about the CWS "Share Water, Share Life" appeal
News from the Council of Assembly meeting held in Dunedin from 14 to 16 November 2013 was emailed out to subscribers today and is now available online.
CWS seek donations for people affected by Super Typhoon Haiyan. Thousands are homeless and traumatised by this disaster and need food, water, clothing, shelter, medical care and help cleaning up. Make donations online or ph 0800747372 or mail CWS, PO Box 22652, Christchurch 8140.
The Government has released a Review of the Legal Framework for Burial and Cremation in NZ. You can make a submission or comment to the Law Commission on the issues raised by this report, but it must be received by 20 December 2013.
In order to continue, Boys Brigade including ICONZ, needs urgent prayer, practical and financial support. More information on this appeal here.
Youth aged 20-30 required for CWM Training in Mission youth leadership programme, from 1 March - 14 December 2014 in Taiwan and NZ.
An appeal to politicians to confront the critical risks facing New Zealand, its environment and way of life has requested support from churches that have a commitment to Caring for Creation. More about the National Risk Assessment Project and their appeal here.
Download the lectionary and calendar for 2013- 2014: Year A – Matthew from the Church website.
Expressions of interest are sought from throughout our Church from those interested in contributing to Assembly Week 2014 by resourcing, networking, storytelling and inspiring.
White Ribbon Day is 10 November. Wearing a White Ribbon shows support for men’s action to end violence to women. Order ribbons and posters by emailing contact@whiteribbon.org.nz and register White Ribbon events at http://whiteribbon.org.nz/events/
