Posts Tagged: new zealand

Human rights and ageing

A reflection on the Open-ended Working Group on Ageing for the purpose of strengthening the protection of Human Rights of older persons   August 1-4, 2011 Peng LeongFirst Chinese Presbyterian Church of New York CityVolunteer Intern, Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations I have been working with older persons for many years in my church as… Read more »

Reflections on New Zealand

Pam Tankersley of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand spoke at the Ecumenical Women’s worship service on March 1. She reflected on the earthquake that struck her country – of the loss of human life – the injuries – the…

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Nothing Is Lost on the Breath of God

Pam Tankersley of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand spoke at the Ecumenical Women’s worship service this morning. She reflected on the earthquake that struck her country – of the loss of human life – the injuries – the pain…

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Observers arrive in Philippines

The Philippine Election Observer Team reports that there will be over 80 observers of the elections in the Philippines from over ten countries. Most of the observers come from the United Sates and Canada. Other countries include Australia, New Zealand,…

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Cries of Anguish, Stories of Hope

During Lent, a series of study resources will help congregations and individuals work to end violence against women. Featuring films and stories from places as diverse as Colombia, India, the Democratic Republic of Congo and New Zealand, the WCC Decade…

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