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“We don’t think this year we are facing a major shortage”: Presbyterian secretary

Minister shortage changes methods 2006. The thirty-one advertised ministerial vacancies in Presbyterian churches throughout New Zealand do not constitute a major shortage, according to the church’s assembly executive secretary Dr Kerry Enright. He conceded, however, that parishes with smaller numbers could not attract ministers.

September 13, 2022May 5, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

‘Focus on the future’ for national church

Shifting priorities 2005. The Presbyterian Church is consulting with parishes and presbyteries to decide on the priorities for the church’s national tasks. Focus on the Future is a series of meetings with parishioners being held in the North and South Island and encourages written submissions.

June 21, 2022May 21, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Hall extension intends to make room for all

More kids trigger expansion 2006. Knox Presbyterian Church in Lower Hutt (New Zealand) is undertaking the extension and renovation of its Grimes Hall at a cost of nearly $750,000.

May 24, 2022May 20, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

“This vision to be a place of hope and inspiration and love for all has been growing in my heart for over 20 years.”

Church steps out in faith to build $7m worship centre 2006. The Presbyterian Church in the South Auckland village of Clevedon (a town in New Zealand; see picture below) has paid $1.2 million for 8ha of rural land on which it hopes to build a $7 million “worship centre”.

May 9, 2022May 21, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment

Left his mark: leaders respond to Pope’s death

Champion of moral certainties 2005. New Zealand Anglican and Presbyterian Church leaders have extended their sympathies to Catholic Church.

March 8, 2022May 27, 2023 peteswritingLeave a comment
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