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GM supports visit by West Papuan human rights defender
The Presbyterian Church’s Global Mission has contributed financially to a visit to Aotearoa New Zealand by the Rev Socratez Yoman, West Papuan human rights defender.
Moderator's Anzac Day 25 April 2016 message
Read below or download a pdf of the Anzac Day (25 April 2016) message, “Dead Poets Speak“ from the Rt Rev Andrew Norton, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand.
Easter hours Assembly Office
Happy Easter everyone. Assembly Office will be closed from 5pm Thursday 24 March reopening 8am Wednesday 30 March.
What do you think of our communications?
We are interested in feedback from all groups within Presbyterian and Uniting parishes - ministers, elders, members, youth pastors, family workers, members and others - about the usefulness of Church communications like our website, Bush Telegraph and Spanz.
Easter message from the Moderator
CWS launches an appeal for cyclone-devastated Fiji
Christian World Service has launched an appeal for Fiji after Cyclone Winston caused widespread destruction. The death toll has reached 42 and continues to rise. Many more have been injured, and government authorities report that more than 13,000 people are sheltering in evacuation centres.
Read more or give to the appeal here.
Get involved in Neighbours Day on 19-20 Mar
This year, Neighbours Day Aotearoa - the weekend that brings neighbours together to help build stronger, more resilient communities - falls on Psalm Sunday, with Good Friday just a few days later.
Moderator releases green volunteers papers
Church Moderator, the Rt Rev Andrew Norton, has published two documents as a follow-up to his June 2015 It's a matter of faith white paper.
Inclusive language resources available
The Church's leadership subcommittee has made available some resources relating to the use of inclusive language.
ICBC submission against physician-assisted dying
Read the InterChurch Bioethics Council (ICBC) submission against introducing legislation to allow “physician-assisted dying”.