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First 2019 application round for Mission Enterprise Fund grants closes 30 Jan
The closing date for the first 2019 round of applications for a Mission Enterprise Fund Grant or Aroha Grant is 30 January 2019. (There are three further application rounds in 2019.)
Minutes from General Assembly 2018 now available
At its most recent meeting, the Council of Assembly approved the minutes from the 2018 General Assembly, which was held in Christchurch from 3-7 October.
GA18 minutes online
The minutes of the 2018 General Assembly are now online. Read or download the decisions of the General Assembly here.
Free White Ribbon resources available to parishes
White Ribbon Day on 25 November 2018 is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women.
Church men encouraged to take the White Ribbon pledge
Yes to respect - No to violence
I have a wife, two daughters and two granddaughters and I want them to live in an environment where they are safe, respected and treated as equals by all people.
Human Trafficking Advent worship resource available
Find out how human trafficking featured in the family history and story of Jesus.
The Council for World Mission has prepared an Advent worship resource that reads the genealogies of Jesus through the Sundays leading to Christmas.
Commissioners invited to give feedback on General Assembly 2018
If you were at General Assembly 2018 (3-7 October in Christchurch), you are invited to provide feedback on Assembly arrangements including food, transport, venue and activities.
The survey will take less than 10 minutes to complete and can be done online by clicking on the link below.
Membership fee for Hewitson Library dropped
In response to feedback, Hewitson Library has announced that it is dropping its membership fee. When borrowing books for a personal or group project, Hewitson will mail them to you free of charge and will also include return postage.