Anglican e-Life | 17 October 2012

16 Oct 2012

From the Word…

In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverent submission.

(Hebrews 5:7)

At Synod our Bishop called us to a year of prayer and study:
“Therefore I stand before you today to call for a year of prayer and study so that we might better understand and receive the healing God offers, and furthermore be better equipped to offer God’s wholeness to others…”

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Anglican News & Events – 17 October 2012

News

1. Public Events where the Archbishop of Canterbury will be present

Saturday – Sunday, 3 – 4 November 2012

Saturday evening the Most Reverend Rowan Williams will attend “The Concert” at the AMI Stadium in Addington, and is expected to address the crowd briefly.

Sunday morning the Archbishop will celebrate the Eucharist at the 9.00am service at Christ’s College. Preferential indoor seating will be given to Cathedral regulars. In addition to seating in the chapel, the public is invited to sit outdoors (BYO chair) at the College, as good amplification of the service is planned.

Sunday afternoon Dr Williams will participate in a 2.00pm Service of the Word at St Christopher’s Church, Avonhead. He is expected to speak on the topic: “What does holiness look like? How do we seek holiness, given it is ultimately a gift?” Tea will be served in the parish halls following the service.

At 3.00pm young people (ages 16–30) will be invited back into St Christopher’s Church to listen to the Archbishop and have a chance for him to answer a few questions. He may stay briefly for refreshments afterwards before returning to Auckland.

2. Appointments to the Structural Review Group

As announced at Synod, a group to review the shape of the Diocese is being formed and will begin work shortly. Regular reports will be forwarded through e-Life.

Thank you to all nominees for their willingness to serve the Diocese in this group, and to those who forwarded suitable nominations. Thanks to that willingness, Standing Committee members were able to review a pleasing number of suitable nominees, consider the requirements and balance of the group, and have resolved to appoint the following:

Chair Bishop Victoria (or her deputy)

Members The Rev’d Lynette Lightfoot

The Rev’d Andrew Allan-Johns

Mrs Juliet Wensley

Mr Philip Mackenzie

Mr John-Luke Day

These appointees bring a range of skills and perspectives and we all wish them well.

For your information the Terms of Reference for the group are on the Diocesan website www.anglicanlife.org.nz . The Vision is for members to prayerfully consider, review, and recommend the future shape of the Diocese of Christchurch, giving glory to God and a sure foundation for the future.

The primary objective and purpose is to provide Synod and the Standing Committee of the Diocese with a draft proposal to re-structure Diocesan Ministry Units, in accordance with the Strategic Plan (Growing Forward), into a new Diocesan map.

That draft proposal will be considered by Synod on 12-13 April 2013, so there is much work to be done over the next few months. Your prayers and good wishes would be appreciated as they begin this important work.

3. “The Concert”

Saturday, 3 November 2012, 2.00pm–10.00pm, AMI Stadium, Addington

Thanks to Skinny Mobile, “The Concert” is the biggest music event to hit Canterbury in 2012. Featuring Katchafire, Scribe, PNC, Pieter T, Savage, Dj-Sir-Vere, Che-Fu & the Kratez, Avalanche City, Hollie Smith, Goodshirt, Dane Rumble, J. Williams, K.One, Tyson Tyler & DJ CXL, Illegal Banditz feat. Brooke, Kidz in Space, Annah Mac, House of Mountain, Hera, The Eastern, Dukes, Autozamm, Late Nyte Hype, Massad, with special guest appearances from Titanium, Christchurch Pops Choir, and the Archbishop of Canterbury!

Tickets available from www.TheConcert.co.nz. Its free, well, almost free. If you have done 4 or more hours of any sort of volunteering, whether through an organization or volunteer to work with an elderly person in your community or on a committee, you qualify for a ticket. The volunteering must have taken place in 2012, but may have been at any point.

Throughout the diocese many church groups will have large lists of people who would qualify for tickets given their continual community service. The easiest way for these people to be processed is for the church, or youth group, to simply email us a spreadsheet with their names and emails. We can then upload their information into the website and email them e-tickets. The only condition is that it is an R15 event. Please send any such lists to sam@theconcert.co.nz

4. Warm Kids Learn Better: Free Insulation for a School

If you have any connection with a school, we are running a competition for a school or class to build a cardboard house. We have curriculum resources to go with the activity, and the winning entry will have all their school buildings insulated for free.

Contact Jolyon on justice.anglicanlife@gmail.com or see

https://www.facebook.com/CardboardHouseCompetition

5. Door-Knocking Volunteers Needed

Tuesday–Thursday, 23-25 October, and
Tuesday–Thursday, 30–31 October & 1 November

The Earthquake Response team from St Christopher’s Avonhead will be assisting Holy Trinity Avonside with door knocking their Red Zone and surrounding areas, and is looking for additional volunteers to help with this important work.

They hope to cover a large area over the six-day period to check on the residents’ well-being and to assist with any concerns they may have. At the most volunteers will be door knocking until lunchtime on any of the scheduled days.

In order to be rostered with another volunteer, please contact Janette Sprott, Earthquake Response Coordinator, on
03-358-8780 or 027-736-5309 or email earthquake@stchristophers.org.nz .

6. Community Fun Days: Funding and Partnerships Available

Is your church interested in running a fun day holiday program? CERA is wanting to co-ordinate some big holiday events. Not just this summer, but next winter. There may be some funding available, and a coordinated approach would ensure churches could be involved without having to carry all the load.

If your parish has a desire to run a holiday program event, but doesn't have the capacity to go it alone, please contact Jolyon, who will put you in touch with those co-ordinating this.

Jolyon White, Social Justice Enabler

mobile: 027-612-2230 email: justice.anglicanlife@gmail.com

7. Seanna Donaldson Joins Anglican Centre Staff

Church Property Trustees and the staff of the Anglican Centre are pleased to welcome Seanna Donaldson in her role as Insurance Accountant. Her six-month term position is being funded entirely by ACS (formerly known as Ansvar Insurance Limited) to assist both ACS and CPT with more than 200 existing claims.

Seanna is based with the CPT team at the Anglican Centre and will be working closely with Liz Clarke, CPT Property Manager to expedite, centralise, and report on the insurance claims process, and confirm the total cost for each of our claims to ACS and the Church so that they can be processed and settled in a way that is advantageous to both parties.

8. Feedback needed if you work with International Students

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is reviewing the policies surrounding international students working in New Zealand. There is some overlap in their work on labour exploitation.

If you work with international students, or have at any point been concerned about exploitation in this area, please contact Jolyon White urgently as he prepares feedback on MBIE policy.

Jolyon White, Social Justice Enabler

mobile: 027-612-2230 email: justice.anglicanlife@gmail.com

9. Boundaries in Ministry

Level 1 – Saturday, 24 November (9am – 3pm approx)

Level 3 – Thursday, 22 November (9am – 1pm approx)—Recommended for Clergy only

The last two courses for 2012 will be held at the end of November. If you are due to do either level 1 or 3 and are available to take some time in November to do it, then please contact Jo Barrett – dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz – to register.

10. Household Equipment for Community Groups

If any community group/ church/ social service agency needs a fridge, kitchen counter, or other houseware for their organisation, there is a possibility of an arrangement through CanCERN from houses in process of demolition.

Contact Jolyon White, Social Justice Enabler

mobile: 027-612-2230 email: justice.anglicanlife@gmail.com

11. Photocopier FREE to good home

Craigs Investment Partner, 12 Moorhouse Ave, has a photocopier to give away. You will need a trolley or some strong folks to get it out of the main floor of the building.

Contact Gloria Magee for more information: 03-942-6308

12. 360 Degree Not-for-Profit Training Day

Friday, 25 October, Riccarton Park, Club Grandstand Building, Christchurch

This training opportunity for community groups, sports clubs, or any other type of organisation will also help our ministry units looking to bring in more funds by gaining useful, practical tips to build their profile and donations.

Learn from New Zealand's most sought-after experts on these essential topics:
- Developing a Fundraising Strategy

- Online Fundraising and Social Media
- Bequest Strategies
- Direct Mail
- Major Donors
- Special Events From the Ground Up

Ideal for staff, volunteers, new board members and those looking to learn or brush up on the essentials of not-for-profit fundraising, social media, event planning and more.

Rates (including GST): $125 for FINZ members; $145 for non members

Two tea breaks and a full buffet lunch are included in each registration.

When you bring three people from your team, a fourth comes free! (The fourth person must be a FINZ member to qualify). Please phone Ashley in the FINZ office at 0508 64 FINZ to take advantage of this special rate.

Register at www.finz.org.nz/tools/events/details.aspx?SECT=Events&ID=9081 to join the 360 Degree Not-for-Profit Training Day.

13. Invitation to Clergy and Ministry Unit Advocates/Links

Wednesday, October 24, 10.00-11.30am OR 5.30-7.00pm, Knox

Presbyterian Centre, 28 Bealey Avenue, Christchurch (ph. 03-379-2456)

Christian World Service invites you to a regional forum to promote your

congregation/organisation's awareness of CWS's current ministry with its overseas partners, and to make use of CWS's latest resources, including the Annual Christmas Appeal kit that you recently received.

You can choose to come to either the mid-morning or a late afternoon session

(each lasting 1.5 hours) in Christchurch over the next few weeks. Each will give you time to meet each other and CWS staff member/s in an ecumenical space, raise questions, and give us your feedback. Feel free to bring a friend from your ministry unit.

It would be helpful to those hosting if you could RSVP to the CWS office

(Mandla, ph. 03-366-9274, email admin@cws.org.nz) with:
(i) your name/s,

(ii) the date and
(iii) time slot you wish to attend the forum at least five days beforehand.

Please bring your Annual Christmas Appeal Resource Kit with you.

If you have any questions, please contact Michael Earle at 03-366-9274 ext. 706 (office), email michael.earle@cws.org.nz or mobile 027-5059-588.

14. LENTEN STUDIES 2013 for the Diocese of Christchurch

Responding to Bishop Victoria’s call for a year of prayer and study, Standing Committee has commissioned a series of Lenten Studies which all ministry units are encouraged to participate in, as a shared diocesan exercise in prayer and study.

Entitled “The Praying Life: Through Lent with Luke”, six studies (including introductory exercise, background notes, questions, and time for prayer) are in production. The writers are Lynda Patterson and Peter Carrell.

Publication and distribution is being arranged through Theology House. This is an advanced notice. Details of costs and how to order sets for your ministry unit will be advertised soon.

15. James & Edna Clark Scholarship

Completed applications must be in our office by the closing date of Wednesday, 31 October 2012

The Waikato Diocesan Trust Board administers this scholarship.

1. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide assistance towards the cost of tertiary study to the sons of any person who has been, or is, a clergyperson of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand.

2. The Scholarship will be awarded to those who have shown pronounced talent in some aspects in the study of science or biology at secondary school and wish to continue their studies in the fields of science or medicine at a university.

3. A recipient will have attained the age of 16 but not be over the age of 26 years as at 1/3/2013.

4. A recipient may apply for grants over 3 consecutive years

All the forms required are available on the website: Anglican Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki - Administration

16. Info Night at Laidlaw College’s Christchurch Campus

Monday, 29 October 2012, 7.00pm, 70 Condell Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch

If you have been thinking about theological study or training in counselling or teaching then Info Night is perfect for you! Those attending will have the opportunity to hear the vision of the College, talk to our academic staff, and explore their study options. Enrolments are now open for 2013.

Laidlaw College offers diplomas and degrees in theology, mission and ministry, as well as professional qualifications for a career in counselling. All of our courses are NZQA accredited with student loans and allowances available.”

We'd love you to join us. No RSVP required.

For more information phone 03 354 4270, email chch@laidlaw.ac.nz or visit www.laidlaw.ac.nz/en/news-and-events/info-night-october-2012 .

17. Keeping Good Company: Casting 2012 Christmas production

Performance dates: 10 – 17 December

Keeping Good Company is now casting for their ‘A Kiwi Nativity’.
They will be looking for actors, singers, musicians, and backstage crew.

For further information or to express an interest, please contact the Rev’d David Winfield on 03-322-8723 or davenjo@xtra.co.nz.

Vacancies

18. Waimate District Cooperating Venture is seeking a full-time Vicar

Closing date for applications: Monday, 16 November 2012

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED.

The Bishop and the newly-formed Waimate District Cooperating Venture (Anglican and Presbyterian) seek a full-time, ordained minister.

The parish is geographically large consisting of

• St Augustine’s (Waimate),

• St Mary’s (Esk Valley),

• St Peter’s (Pareora),

• St James (Maungati),

• St Michael’s and Waihao Downs Church (Waihao Downs),

• Hunter Church (Hunter), and

• Glenavy Church (Glenavy).

The formation of the new venture was approved by the April 2012 Synod

and was officially launched on 24 September 2012 with a service in St

Augustine’s, Waimate.

The parish seeks an energetic, experienced, prayerful person to direct and

help the parish grow in Christ-centred Mission. The successful applicant

will need to have an understanding of rural ministry and co-operative

ventures, and above all be a person of God led by a calling to take Christ

into the community in the power of the Spirit.

For further information, expressions of interest, and Parish Profile,

please contact:

Bishop Victoria Matthews

Anglican Diocese of Christchurch

Anglican Centre

PO Box 4438

Christchurch, New Zealand 8140

email: bishopspa@anglicanlife.org.nz or ring 03-348-6960

19. St Michael & All Angels, Christchurch seeks a full-time Vicar

Closing date for applications: Friday, 30 November 2012

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED.

St Michael’s, the mother church of Christchurch, is currently the only

Anglican church open in the inner city of Christchurch. The parish has a

strong Anglo-Catholic ethos with an associated musical tradition. Part of the parish community is St Michael’s Church School, located on the

parish grounds.

While maintaining the liturgical tradition of the parish, a new Vicar will be

encouraged to lead new endeavours with young people and with those

working or living in the inner city, and to lead the pastoral care of the

gathered parish community.

For further information, expressions of interest, and Parish Profile,

please contact:

Bishop Victoria Matthews,

Anglican Diocese of Christchurch,

Anglican Centre,

PO Box 4438,

Christchurch, New Zealand 8140

email: bishopspa@anglicanlife.org.nz or ring 03-348-6960

20. Part-time Secretary/Administrator

The closing date is Monday, 5 November 2012

St Michael and All Angels, Christchurch is seeking a part-time Secretary/Administrator to assist the Vicar and Churchwardens in the operation of this historic parish by running the office and performing some secretarial duties. Details of the position may be obtained from smaa@xtra.co.nz.

Applications should be forwarded to:

The Churchwardens,

St Michael and All Angels’ Church,

P.O. Box 4022,

Christchurch 8140

or electronically to smaa@xtra.co.nz including a brief CV, along with the names and contact details of three persons who are happy to be contacted.

21. The Parish of Bryndwr (Christchurch) seeks a full-time Vicar

Closing date for applications: Saturday, 10 November 2012

THIS POSITION IS BEING RE-ADVERTISED.

St Aidan’s Bryndwr is an evangelical, family-orientated Anglican church

in the Diocese of Christchurch, seeking a Vicar who will:

• be evangelical

• demonstrate a pastoral heart

• make children and youth an intrinsic part of church

• have proven skills in facilitation and delegation

• be well organised

We are committed to:

• bible-based, practical preaching

• fellowship

• children, youth, and young-adult ministries

• local community outreach

For more information visit our website: www.staidans.org.nz

To obtain a parish profile and receive an application form, please contact:

Bishop Victoria Matthews,

Anglican Diocese of Christchurch,

Anglican Centre,

PO Box 4438,

Christchurch, New Zealand 8140

email: bishopspa@anglicanlife.org.nz or ring 03-348-6960

22. Diocesan Children’s Ministry Adviser

Closing Date: Friday, 2 November 2012

Note: This position is being re-advertised. It is a fixed term contract to cover Parental Leave and the term of appointment will expire on completion of the term of parental leave or twelve months, whichever comes sooner.

The Anglican Diocese of Christchurch seeks a suitably qualified and experienced person to continue the development of Ministry with and for children and their families. The position is part-time (10 hours per week) and remuneration is based on the current Diocesan pay scale for Youth Workers.

The primary objectives of the position include training those involved in ministry to children in parishes and communities; to advocate for the well-being of children in all communities, to offer resources to enhance their quality of life from the perspective of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and to assist parishes to develop child-friendly and safe outreach for the communities they serve.

The Diocesan Youth Adviser is responsible to the Bishop and is a valuable member of the Diocesan Mission Team, working particularly with those involved in ministry to children and young people in the Diocese and further afield.

For a job description or further details please contact the Diocesan Manager: ph 03-348-6960 or
email diomanager@anglicanlife.org.nz

23. Applications are sought for a HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN, Auckland City Hospital

The closing date for the receipt of applications is Friday, 30 November 2012.

This full-time ecumenical position is open to experienced chaplains and other suitably qualified ordained clergy, who will be working primarily in Cardiovascular Services. Wards include assessment and planning unit (APU),

cardiac including coronary care, cardio-thoracic and vascular surgery,

haematology, stroke and other wards, should the need arise.

The position is funded by the Anglican Church and the Ministry of Health

through the ICHC, and is being offered on the basis of a 3 year term

initially.

Applicants should have a degree in theology or ministry and have completed a

minimum of one CPE Course and have experience in Hospital Chaplaincy,

parish, or other relevant ministry positions.

The chaplain will work ecumenically and must have the ability to provide

spiritual, emotional and pastoral care to people with a range of health

needs and from a variety of cultural and religious backgrounds. The ability

to fully participate in multi-disciplinary Health care teams, consistent with

the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi, is absolutely essential.

The successful applicant will become a member a very busy ecumenical

chaplaincy team serving one of the main tertiary hospitals in the country.

They will share in the training, supervising and leading of a team of

volunteer Chaplaincy Assistants providing Christian ministry, spiritual

support and pastoral care to patients, families and staff. They will take

their turn on the on-call after hours roster which covers emergency calls.

There is also a roster for worship services. A good team player is essential.

An appointee who is not already an accredited healthcare chaplain will be

required to work towards obtaining accreditation within 5 years of

appointment.

An information pack is available from:

The National Executive Officer

Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy

PO Box 6427

WELLINGTON 6141

Phone 04 801 8008 Email admin@ichc.org.nz

This Week

24. Mission Partners Visit Diocese of Christchurch

October 2012

The Rev’d Iri and Kate Mato (Ethiopia) will be in the Diocese this spring.

From 14-21 October the Matos will be in South Canterbury

Contact: Indrea Alexander indrea@xtra.co.nz 03-688-1076

25. Praying With the Mystics: Spiritual Guides for the 21st Century

17 October: Therese of Lisieux - The Reverend Carlie Hannah, Vicar, St Faith’s New Brighton
7.00-9.00pm, Mary Potter Community Centre, 442 Durham Street North, St Albans, Christchurch

The Christian tradition bears witness to the quest of religious women and men for personal and direct encounters with the Living God in Christ. Wherever religion has become legal, concrete, historic, infantile, or institutional - or prayer has become dry - faith has always been renewed through this quest for living encounter. In the mystical tradition faith is re-grounded in a living experience. Such experience is an all-consuming passionate love affair between human beings and God. In their various and unique ways, the mystics bear witness to this eternal renewal of the living Spirit of Christ, through its arduous and joyous undertaking, into the all-encompassing love of God for humankind. Because they have struggled with eternal mysteries their insights continue to illumine the spiritual path long after their time.

21 November: Francis of Assisi - The Venerable Lawrence Kimberley, Vicar, St Mark’s & St Anne’s Opawa-St Martins

Enquires & registration (which is appreciated) david@stlukesinthecity.org.nz Further information at www.stlukesinthecity.org.nz

26. Ellel Monthly Healing Service

Wednesday, 17 October, 7.00–9.00pm, Spreydon Baptist Church (Lyttleton St, Hoon Hay)

Come along for some worship, fellowship, a short message and the opportunity for corporate and individual ministry.

27. Holy Trinity Avonside Parish and Community Fair

Saturday, 20 October, 10.00 am – 1.00pm, Avonside Parish site (168 Stanmore Rd, Richmond, Christchurch)

All are welcome to attend an interesting and fun fair. Childrens events, books, entertainment, plants, food, raffle, trash 'n treasure, linens, bouncy castle.

Plus, be surprised at the range of community stalls, and see how our churchyard garden is being developed.

Enquiries to 03-389-6948 (leave a message).

28. Inaugural Spring River Festival

Saturday – Sunday, 20 – 21 October

There is something for everyone with over 40 fantastic events throughout the east, with event hubs at New Brighton, Ferrymead, Wai-noni, Burwood/Travis, Shirley, and Avonside. The festival, sponsored by AvON (Avon-Otakaro Network), showcases the vitality and potential of the east as “Otakaro: place of the game”.

There is something for everyone, whatever their age, ability or interest: a diverse range of activities embracing sport and recreation, culture and heritage, environment and gardens, and entertainment and community. For the full programme go to www.springriver.org.nz or check out the Mainland Press, Thursday 18 October.

Throughout the festival AvON will be running stalls for “Eastern Visions: Share an Idea for the East”, offering people the opportunity to submit their ideas and visions for the east whether for a specific suburb, the Avon River Red Zone, or the east as a whole. The results will be input into an on-line database set up by Rebuild Christchurch and then the analysis of the results will be published and the raw data table made available to any one who wants it to do further analysis. We intend this to be the start of an ongoing dialogue.

29. St John's Hororata Spring Fair

Labour Day, 22 October, 9:30am -2.00pm

Craft Stalls, Family Entertainment,

Country Auction, Second Hand Books,

White Elephant and much more

30. Opening of Theology House

Tuesday, 23 October 2012, 4.00–5.00pm, 31 Yaldhurst Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

Note: park cars on Main South Road, please, and walk through grounds of St Peter’s, Upper Riccarton, between the church hall and the Anglican Centre to the rear entrance to Petersgate/Theology House.

All are welcome to an opening of Theology House by Bishop Victoria at its new location.

RSVP to Chris Church, Theology House Administrator, admin@theologyhouse.ac.nz or 03-341-3399 for catering purposes.

A complete listing of coming events can be read at www.anglicanlife.org.nz/Anglican-Life-Home/Magazine/Culture/Coming-Events (click on the blue Events bar in the RH column of www.anglicanlife.org.nz .