Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

Click here to go to the site of the national Presbyterian Church to which we belong: Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand  It has has many interesting links, including to the Church lectionary, resources for study and worship and much more.

Lectionary resources and explanations of the regular system used for the weekly scripture we focus on in services can be found here.

SPANZ - The official monthly magazine of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand

We hand out copies of this magazine at services, but if you would like to see it on line, click here:  SPANZ   This link takes you to the web site where you can see the full colour version of the magazine or download an easily read pdf file of it.  The magazine is very professionally produced, well written and has a lot of inspiring news about the national church and material on current debates.

Presbyterian Support

This organisation is one of New Zealand's largest social service agencies, providing services to the elderly and to families.  St John's has many links.

Click on Presbyterian Support

Christianity Today

A well known US christian magazine with lots of interesting material.  This link takes you to the web site: Christianity Today

First Things

Another US christian magazine providing thoughtful commentary on current issues.  This link takes you to the web site where you can find articles from the magazine on line: First Things

Christian Century

In its own words,

"The Christian Century is a magazine that believes the Christian faith calls people to a profound engagement with the world--an engagement of head and heart.  We think Christians must articulate their faith in a way that is socially meaningful and intellectually compelling."

Find its web site and lots of interesting articles here: Christian Century

Overseas Churches

The Presbyterian Church (USA) web site can be found here:

Presbyterian Church (USA)

The Church of Scotland web site can be found here: Church of Scotland

This site gives a good account of the history of our ancestor Church.