Connect 2010 has been and gone, but it's not too soon to start thinking about Connect 2011. Our annual youth leaders' gathering will be held in Christchurch from 1-3 July; check out our video promo.

Moderator designate the Rev Peter Cheyne is preparing resource material on the theme of General Assembly 2010, which is "making disciple-making disciples". You can access a list of useful books, check out his embryonic blog and also download more copies of his study on the theme.

This month in Bush Telegraph, the Moderator the Right Rev Dr Graham Redding discusses the vital role NZCCSS plays in advising church leaders and expresses concern about the growing economic inequality of New Zealanders' incomes.

Our national youth leaders training weekend is coming up soon on 2-4 July 2010 at El Rancho, Waikanae, near Wellington. Connect 2010 is going to be a fantastic weekend of networking with youth leaders from around NZ, training and equipping for youth ministry, and a weekend of being challenged and inspired in your relationship with God.

The theme of General Assembly 2010 is "making disciple-making disciples". You can read more about the theme and why it was chosen by Moderator designate the Rev Peter Cheyne.

Articles from the latest issue of Spanz magazine are now online. This issue features news from innovative children's ministry initiative Kids Friendly, as well as stories from Presbyterian churches around New Zealand and inspiring tales of global mission.

In the June issue, the Moderator the Right Rev Dr Graham Redding shares his thoughts on the Church's long relationship with Tuhoe and on the question he recently put to the Prime Minister. The Assembly Executive Secretary the Rev Martin Baker announces the appointment of the new Overseas Mission Coordinator and updates us on where presbyteries should be in their preparations for General Assembly.

The World Alliance of Reformed Churches asks for prayers for our colleagues facing difficulties in two countries: Madagascar and Thailand.

Our statistics for 2009 provide detailed information on churches' membership and financial details. They are organised by region, as well as including a national summary.

The new lectionary for 2010-2011 is now available. The lectionary starts in November and is the calendar of the liturgical year, including Scripture readings for each week.