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Regarding An Unbalanced TV1 Broadcast

Wednesday, 17 March 2004, 1:26 pm | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Last night TV1 broadcast a news item which presented an unbalanced view of a dispute in Christchurch between a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand and a significant number of his congregation. This release corrects some of the misinformation ... More >>

Presbyterian Church Online Minister

Thursday, 18 December 2003, 12:16 am | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

An online e-Minister is just one of many new features on the new Presbyterian Church website, launched today. The service is believed to be the first of its kind in New Zealand. More >>

Presbyterian Church policy on homosexual ministers

Tuesday, 21 October 2003, 2:06 pm | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand today announced a decision clarifying Church policies regarding homosexual ministers. More >>

Leader of Presbyterian Maori Synod Dies

Friday, 19 September 2003, 9:45 am | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Mrs Mona Riini the Moderator of Te Aka Puaho died suddenly today (Wednesday September 18) in Palmerston North. Mrs Riini was in her second term as Moderator of the Maori synod of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand. More >>

There is another way – peace with justice

Monday, 17 March 2003, 2:23 pm | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

The Right Rev Michael Thawley today called on all New Zealanders to support the strong alternative to war with Iraq. More >>

Presbyterian Church Protests Pokies

Monday, 7 October 2002, 9:34 am | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand has expressed its outrage to the Government about the impact poker machines are having on individuals, families and communities. In a letter to George Hawkins, Minister of Internal Affairs, the Moderator ... More >>

Presbyterians Establish Pacific Islanders' Synod

Wednesday, 25 September 2002, 11:50 am | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

In an historic decision the Presbyterian Church's General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to establish a Pacific Islanders' Synod. The Synod will work in partnership with the rest of the Church on issues affecting Pacific Island people. The Synod's aim ... More >>

Presbyterian Church General Assembly 2002

Thursday, 12 September 2002, 12:17 am | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Key Facts About Assembly p2 Media Release for New Moderator p4 Key Proposals & Events p5 Overseas Guests p6 Photo Opportunities p6 More >>

Presbyterian Church Welcomes Kyoto Package

Tuesday, 30 April 2002, 5:12 pm | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand welcomes the Government’s Preferred Policy Package on Climate Change and their intention to ratify the Kyoto protocol as early as August. More >>

Presbyterian Church Of Aotearoa New Zealand

Wednesday, 10 April 2002, 3:33 pm | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Rev Richard Lawrence will address the spiritual side of climate change at an extended service at St Andrews on the Terrace Presbyterian Church, Wellington this Sunday. The service is part of a campaign by the Church in support of the Kyoto Protocol. More >>

Presbyterians Support Chaplaincy Role

Monday, 18 March 2002, 1:46 pm | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

“The Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand believes that hospital chaplains are integral to a comprehensive public health system that aims to treat the whole person”, says Acting Moderator Very Rev Bruce Hansen. More >>

Conference of Churches Aotearoa AGM

Monday, 1 October 2001, 12:11 am | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

The Conference of Churches Aotearoa New Zealand at its annual meeting in Hamilton has adopted the Principles of Global Corporate Responsibility, and has recommended to its member churches to use these to help in the ethical dimensions of its investment ... More >>

Churches are attracting larger congregations

Thursday, 27 September 2001, 5:08 pm | Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Several major Auckland Presbyterian Churches are attracting larger than usual congregations following the recent terrorism in the United States and the prospect of war. More >>

 

 
 
 
 
 

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