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Prayers for Sri Lanka
The Christian Conference of Asia is shocked and distressed at reports of violent religious tensions in the south of Sri Lanka and call on all CCA member churches for prayers for “justice, peace, and amity.” Read more here.
Enter the children's PresCare art & writing competition
Children preschool to Year 8 can enter the 2014 PresCare "Love Reaches Out" art and writing competition. There’s $900 in prizes. Entries close 25 August 2014. For more information, including entry forms, see the Kids Friendly website.
Pacific Islands Director of Theological Reflection
The Pacific Islands Synod is looking for someone to lead establishment of the Pacific Islands Theological Reflection Centre. This is a half-time position for two years and is based in Auckland. Read more
Apply for the role of Assembly Executive Secretary
The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand is seeking a new Assembly Executive Secretary (AES).
New National Youth Director appointed
Matt Chamberlin has been appointed as the new National Youth Director. Based in Wellington, Matt is responsible for leading the Presbyterian Youth Ministry team, running Connect and other equipping events, development and nurturing of youth leaders around New Zealand and much more. More about Matt
Apply for a Presbyterian Foundation grant
Applications for the 2014 round of Presbyterian Foundation grants are now invited; application forms can be downloaded here.
Call for action on alcohol
Moderator of the Presbyterian Church, the Right Rev Ray Coster, along with 36 other New Zealand leaders, has called on the next government to enact legislation in four priority actions related to the marketing and pricing of alcohol.
Te Kotuku Rerenga Tahi
This discussion paper, by Rev Wayne Te Kaawa, Moderator of Te Aka Puaho, explores Presbyterian Minister, the Rev John Dunmore Lang’s influence on the Tiriti o Waitangi (Treaty of Waitangi).
Spanz winter 2014 online
The winter edition of Spanz magazine explores key issues some of the Presbyterian Church’s leaders will consider before casting their ballot this election.
Prescare Lent resource feedback survey
This year Prescare published a Lent Reflections booklet. So that we can continue to improve, we'd love to know what you thought about the resource. Take this short survey to tell us what you thought about the Lent Reflections 2014 booklet. Read more