Expressions of interest are invited from any woman in the Presbyterian Church for this important role. Email PW Secretary, Shona Bettany, revsbettany@xtra.co.nz for a detailed job description.
The Church has expressed concern over the passing of the International Convention Centre legislation because it increases access to gambling. The Rt Rev Ray Coster described the effects of problem gambling on children, families and communities as corrosive.
Download NGA RITENGA KARAKIA MO TE TANGIHANGA ME TE HURA KOHATU a bilingual Maori and English resource for ministers and worship leaders who may need resources to aid them with a funeral / tangi.
News from the Council of Assembly meeting held from 5-6 July was emailed out to subscribers today and is now available online.
Based on a national research study, The Spirit and Culture of Youth Ministry these documents provide insight into what congregations are doing to foster a vibrant, committed Christian faith in the lives of youth. Tools from the book are available on the PYM website.
Would you like to attend one of three workshops CWM will run between August and December 2013? 1. Global Mission enabling – Rev Philip Woods, Visitation Team Training, August 16-22, Auckland; 2. Training & Empowerment – Sudipta Sing, December, Fiji; 3. Justice & Witness – Rev Randolph Turner, Disabilities Workshop, November 25-30, Zambia. If you would like more information on these opportunities email the AES, martin@presbyterian.org.nz
Registrations for Connect, our national youth leader’s conference, close on 12 July. South Island travel subsidies are available on a first-come first-served basis, maximum five per church. Email gordon@presbyterian.org.nz for more information.
Offspring is an opportunity for our Church leaders involved in new missional ventures to share stories, learn, reflect, worship, pray and share good food and good company. 4-6 October at Silverstream Retreat Centre, Wellington.
Six expenses-paid, two-day workshops on music and worship at the Knox Centre, plus a cash grant. Applicants must be under 30. Deadline is 31st August 2013. The next music and worship workshop will be held 28 and 29 November 2013, to coincide with the Samstock music festival. To apply, write a letter of application to the Principal of the Knox Centre detailing the nature of your involvement in music and worship, and include with your letter a reference from your minister. More here.
The PresCare Art and Writing Competition is for children from preschool to Year 8 (photography entries open to year 9-13 students) to get creative. Entries close 26 August. Enter visual and written expressions for “LOVE REACHES OUT – we can make a difference.” Over $900 in prizes. Entry form and info here
