‘Holding on to hope’
The Moderator’s Advent message to the church urges us to hold on to hope. That is ‘the bigger narrative.’ At this time of Advent, we also have that sense of …
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White Ribbon day 2023
Rev. Hana Popea has issued a message to accompany resources for churches to use in marking 25 November. The PCANZ White Ribbon campaign encourages our Church to join with other …
Moderator’s message: Hamas Israel war
The Moderator of the PCANZ, Rt Rev. Rose Luxford, issued a message on 26 October which draws on Matthew 5:9, ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ Rose also invites people to consider …
Kia kaha te reo Māori
The Moderator has released a message for Te Wiki o te reo Māori, Māori language week 2023. Rt Rev. Hamish Galloway writes: What about an identity that is more closely …
Season of Creation 2023
The Moderator has posted a message for the Season of Creation 2023. Creation time runs from 1 September until 4 October (the day on which churches remember St Francis). As …
Peace Sunday
On 6 August 2023 we mark peace Sunday and will reflect in our service on the complexity and simplicity of the concept of peace. The Moderator has sent a message …
Matariki message to the church
The Moderator has shared a Matariki message. Matariki opens up so many possibilities for reflection and celebration. In its literal meaning there is the idea of divine encounter. And this …
General Assembly 2023
Rev. Rose Luxford, the national church’s Moderator designate, has announced the theme for the PCANZ General Assembly this year: ‘Authentic and Hopeful in Christ.’ She writes:
Moderator’s message for Pentecost
Rt Rev. Hamish Galloway connects the season of Pentecost with the circumstances of young people in Aotearora. Where does the church fit in? Does it? Could it? This month the …
Moderator’s Easter message
Here is an Easter reflection from the Right Rev. Hamish Galloway, Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand. Resurrection and Restoration The Easter message of death and resurrection is …