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Congratulations Malcolm Gordon whose paper won the ANZATS Award
Paul’s use of the Gethsemane story in Romans 8:15-39? In a recent paper for the Australia and New Zealand Association of Theological Studies conference, I argued that Paul, in his …
Childrens & Families Advisor Vacancy
Children and Family Ministry Advisor VACANCY The Southern Presbytery is seeking a full-time regional ministry advisor to support the Presbyterian churches of Otago and Southland in their ministry to children and …
Six Young Adults Wanted for GA
Southern Presbytery Young Adult Commissioner Programme (2020/21) The upcoming General Assembly is taking place from September 30th - October 4th, 2020 at Lindisfarne College, Hastings. This means we are looking for six …
KCML Graduation 2020
On December 4th, KCML staff, friends and family gathered together at First Church in Dunedin to celebrate the graduation of the 2019-20 class of interns. Annie-Kate Williams, Kalele Moresi, …
Reflections of an Intern
Tom Mepham Reflects on His Journey as an Intern Five seconds ago, I was knee-deep in assignments. Suddenly I find myself here, having landed on the other side of the …
Rev Clay Gets Inducted!
On Sunday 20th October in Queenstown, in front of a packed church, Clay Peterson De Oliveira was inducted as a minister into the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand …
Sewing Seeds into South Dunedin
TEAM ATTENDS LIGHTHOUSE WEEKEND At the end of August, Linda, Alice, and Julie from The Seedling South Dunedin attended “The Lighthouse,” an event for mission innovators in Auckland, facilitated by …
Invercargill Churches Unite
Invercargill Churches Combined Worship Service a Great Event On Sunday 17th March, all of the Presbyterian Churches in Invercargill put a line through each of their own Sunday morning worship …
Youth Work Job - East Taieri
East Taieri Presbyterian Church & The Saddle Hill Foundation Trust are looking for a new full-time youth worker to join their team. The Saddle Hill Foundation Trust (SHFT) was established …
Ordination of Aaron Johnstone
Aaron Johnstone Now Ordained and Begins Hawea Ministry On Thursday 21st March, well over a hundred people squeezed into the quaint St Ninians church in beautiful Hawea Flats for the …
Assessments for CV's
Uniting Congregations of Aotearoa New Zealand Assessments for Cooperating Ventures Cooperative Ventures (also known as Union Parishes or Cooperating Churches) have two or three Church Partners – principally PCANZ, MCNZ and Anglican …
A New Addition to the Team!
KIDS FRIENDLY FAITH DEVELOPMENT PROJECT COORDINATOR Welcome to Rachel Bates who has recently joined the Southern Presbyterians team! This is a new 10 hour role, working alongside both Cheryl and Brad …
Armistice Day Resources
Armistice Day THIS SUNDAY! If you are looking for resources to use to remember Armistice Day during worship this week, then you may find the following resources useful. Rev Malcolm Gordon For …
Buddy Programme needs you!
The Buddy Programme is growing and needs more adult buddies!! This programme contributes to the emotional and social well-being of children by matching them with carefully selected and trained adult volunteers …
First Church Dunedin VACANCY
First Church Dunedin is seeking a new Senior Minister. For more information and to see a Parish Profile, click here.
Direct flights to salvation
Every year travelling Brazilians soar to Queenstown for work, and inevitably find themselves drawn to the doors of Global Community. Clay Peterson de Oliveira, Associate Pastor at Global Community, believes …
Church at Play
St John's walls hadn’t seen a child in nearly 10 years, but now they’re a second home for many. Carlton Johnstone, Minister at St John’s Presbyterian Church in Arrowtown, says their …
There's no "I" in Clutha
The unforgiving cold of South Otago made it’s presence known in the house of a young Balclutha Presbyterian family, last winter. Desperate for warmth, a call by the Minister of the Balclutha …
Church going global
What started as a seedling prayer has now grown into a fruitful international ministry, that is seeing First Church Invercargill welcome their first Asian members. Nyalle Paris, Minister at First Church …
Compelled by love
Forget flashy lights and the smell of hot coffee to entice people into your church, genuine love is the only ingredient you’ll need. Teina, Intern Minster at St Andrews Presbyterian …
Dials for change
With a rattle and a ring, every churches’ phone will be called, with questions that will shape the future. Southern Presbytery is running a review, that covers all the churches within …
Silver lining found after fire
In early morning stillness and cold, vibrant orange was seen glowing from within the churches’ stained glass. In 2015 at 5am, First Church Invercargill was the victim of a blaze …
Divine food deliveries
Angels will soon be sweeping through Wakatipu, gifting people in urgent need of food for the night. Though not technically angelic, BOB’s Angels is a branch off Baskets of Blessings, …
