Anglican e-Life | 24 October 2012

23 Oct 2012

From the Word…

…I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for everyone, for kings and all who are in high positions, so that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and dignity. This is right and is acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour, who desires everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

(1 Timothy 2:1–4)

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 – 24 October 2012

News

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

Saturday – Sunday, 3 – 4 November 2012

Saturday evening, 3 November, the Most Reverend Rowan Williams will attend “The Concert” at the AMI Stadium in Addington, and is expected to address the crowd briefly at 8.30pm.

If you plan to attend the 9.00 Sunday morning Eucharist service on 4 November at Christ’s College, please bring your own chair. 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. There will be excellent sound channeled outside and the Archbishop will take communion to the people seated outside, but there are no spare chairs available.

Sunday afternoon on 4 November 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?” There will be video screens and sound throughout the complex, and it is hoped there will sound outdoors, so it may be a good idea to bring a chair to this service if you are not arriving early. The only reserved seating will be for the ecumenical guests.

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. Afterwards he returns to Auckland.

2. Our Riccarton, Our Community, Let’s Have Fun

Saturday, 27 October, 2.00–4.00pm, Harrington Park, Peverel St, Riccarton

“Our Riccarton, our community, let’s have fun” will be an event for all ages, celebrating the diversity of the local Riccarton community. There will be ethnic food and a free BBQ, entertainment, activities, and information material for all age groups. Test yourself against a police fitness course, enjoy a jump on the bouncy castle, or relax as you listen to the music and cultural items.

Supported and organised by: Oak Development Trust, Riccarton St James, Riccarton West Neighbourhood Policing Team, Christchurch City Council, CERA

3. A big “Thank you” to the Ven. Jacqui Paterson and the Parish of Ashburton for the gift of a chalice to the Church of Papua New Guinea.

4. Door-Knocking Volunteers Needed

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

5. RETIREES MORNING TEA

The occasional morning tea gatherings for retired clergy, spouses, and widows are coming up soon.

Monday, 29 October,10.00am, St Paul's Church Lounge, Papanui

Women's Gathering Contact Eleanor Okey 03-942-1464

Thursday, 1 November, 10.00am, St Paul's Church Lounge, Papanui

Men's Gathering Contact Graham Button 03-352-6504

6. RunRIG “Incredible Tour” programme

Thursday – Sunday, 8 – 11 November 2012

This event which was cancelled earlier in the year has the theme: “How Incredible You Are To God”.

Thursday 8 Nov

7.30pm-9.00pm: Meeting with all from Burwood Parish and neighbouring churches interested in Children’s ministry.

Friday 9 Nov

Morning – Assembly with Burwood School.

Afternoon – Assemby with Burwood School.

Saturday 10 Nov

9.30am-12.00noon (All Saints Church, 305 New Brighton Road)

Training workshop for children’s ministry team members.

All interested in Children’s ministry invited to meet and talk with David.

4.00pm-6.00pm – “Incredible Tour Event” for all ages, ending with a Sausage Sizzle from 5.30pm onwards.

Heaps of fun, activities, teaching, songs and puppets.

Children bring your parents – Parents bring your children.

Admission – Gold Coin

Sunday 11 Nov (All Saints Church, 305 New Brighton Road)
8.00am Service about children’s ministry

9.30am All-Age Worship Service

Enquiries to the Rev’d Eric Etwell, Priest-in-Charge.

Phone office 03-383-4656, hm 03-358-3579

7. Te Kawenata Hou - The New Testament

Jackie Tappin, Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki, trying to locate 4 copies of the above publication for ordinations at the end of November. The Bible Society who publish this will not have any available until December.

She would appreciate your help if you have spare copies available for purchase, or suggestions for locating copies, having already tried Pleroma, Manu, Living World, Church Stores, The Bible Society, Fishpond, the Anglican Resource Centre in Wellington, and their own Cathedral Bookshop.

Jackie Tappin, Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki

P O Box 21, Hamilton 3240, New Zealand

Phone: 07-857-0020 Fax: 07-856-9975

8. “Our Place, Our Voice: Explorations in Contextual Theology”

This new publication on the Church in Aotearoa New Zealand and Polynesia will be launched on the eve of the ACC gathering in Auckland NZ. Published by the Council for Anglican Women’s Studies, the book is a collection of essays that reflect the spread and diversity of women’s theological scholarship

The essays explore contemporary challenges, tensions, and possibilities in ministry in this three-Tikanga church, the most southern of Churches in the Anglican Communion, by women who consistently make strong contributions to the wider structural and political life of the Church, nationally and internationally.

Edited by Erice Fairbrother and Dr Jenny Plane Te Paa, this book will become an essential reader for those engaged in ministry across the “borderlands” of culture, gender, pastoral care, ministry training, and formation. The book will be launched at the Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre in Auckland with members of IAWN as they gather for the ACC meeting and on sale at the ACC meeting. It may also be purchased through the General Synod office in Auckland: gensec@ang.org.nz or www.anglican.org.nz

9. 2013 New Zealand Ministries of Pastoral Care School

Sunday–Friday, 27 January – 1 February 2013, Lincoln University campus, Christchurch

We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2013 New Zealand Ministries of Pastoral Care. For more information and to view the various registration packages, please go to http://ministriesofpastoralcare.com/nzstore/

You may also visit our website at www.ministriesofpastoralcare.com and click on the button that says "Register Now for New Zealand MPCS."

We pray that you are able to attend our first ever New Zealand school.

10. “Policy Watch”, NZ Council of Christian Social Services newsletter

Items of interest in the 17 October issue include:

- Increase Inequalities - pay young people less

- White Paper Targets Target

- White papering over some cracks?

- Does it feel Better, Sooner and More Convenient yet?

- Home shortage not sorted just yet

- Boarding Houses – don’t ask any questions

Read the full story at http://christiansocialservices.blogspot.co.nz

11. Canterbury Business Association International Village proposal

The association is currently working with local government to assist immigrants by determining the feasibility of an international village to help businesses relocate and solve their premise crisis. The international village would be an area with ethnic food, retail, an art gallery, and training facilities aimed at the local market and tourists. It would be a great way to showcase the multicultural aspects of Christchurch. So we really need the input of a lot of Christchurch residents, they will give further support to help make our village dream a reality and we can see if this plan is feasible.

Follow the link below that leads to the Christchurch resident survey. You can help the association by filling it in this week, and maybe it will help you, too: http://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/cba/cba-chch-residents-survey/

Vacancies

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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.

15. 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

16. 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

17. Full-time Vicar, the Anglican Parish of Havelock North

Applications close 23 November 2012, 5.00pm

The Parish of Havelock North encompasses a large, mainly rural and coastal area in sunny Hawke’s Bay. St Luke’s located in Havelock North is one of two churches within the parish region. The other, St Stephen’s at Elsthorpe, caters for the large farming community, as well as residents living in the two nearby beach locations.

St Luke’s is known for its commitment to youth and social services, and increasing emphasis on mission. Additional to Sunday morning services, a range of weekly services and groups, including morning prayers Tuesday to Friday, and a Thursday Eucharist is run. Community-based ministry plays a large part in the life of St Luke’s including services at local retirement villages, rest-homes, a government funded after school programme, an op shop, and a number of youth programmes catering for juniors through to seniors. St Luke’s is a very popular venue for baptisms, weddings and funerals. For this reason the parish recognises this is a significant and important part of the Vicar’s ministry, providing as it does, a regular connection to a part of the community seldom seen at services.

The parish of Havelock North is seeking to find a person with a strong and inspirational faith, compassionate, and able to relate to all ages.

The successful applicant should:

· Have strong liturgical and pastoral skills

· Have a flexibility to lead both traditional and modern services

· Be willing to be visible in the community, particularly building a stronger link with the local schools

· Able to attract young committed families to the parish

· Be committed to bi-cultural dialogue

· Have an interest in ministry to the community and beyond

· Have good computer, organisational skills and financial acumen

· Be able to work with the staff team. The administrator is very IT skilled.

To obtain a Parish Profile and a copy of the Parish Consultation please contact the Bishop’s PA, Belinda Barnhill by phone (06 834 0374) or email.

Expressions of interest, including CV and the names of three referees should be addressed to: The Bishop’s PA, PO Box 227, Napier 4140, or emailed to belinda@waiapu.com,

This Week

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. Alpha NZ: The Relationship Central Tour

October 26 – 29, 2012

Alpha NZ is very excited to be announcing Nicky and Sila Lee will be coming to New Zealand! They will be touring through Christchurch (26th), Wellington (27th) and Auckland (29th) promoting and training those interested in their brand new Parenting Children and Teenagers Courses.

By registering and paying early at www.shop.alpha.org.nz/category.php?id_category=33 you will receive their brand new book, (on the day) The Parenting Book, containing the content of both courses free! (while stocks last)

For more information, go to: www.alpha.org.nz/relationshipcentraltour

21. COUNTRY FAIR, Anglican Parish of Kaiapoi

Saturday, 27 October, 10:30am–2.00pm, Ohoka Community Hall, Mill Rd, Ohoka

Stalls include: White elephant, cakes & sweets, plants, craft, books, pony rides, sausage sizzle + lots more!

For more information, call 03-327-7084

22. 155 years of St Johns Church, Woolston

27-28 October 2012

St Johns Church, Woolston will be celebrating 155 years of a dedicated church

on their corner this October. A dinner is planned on the Saturday evening and on Sunday a church service and refreshments to follow. At both these events Bishop Victoria will be present, and she will be preaching the sermon on the Sunday. All ex parishioners and clergy will be very welcome to attend these events.

More information is available from St John's Church, Woolston Phone 384 1737 Email StJohns.Woolston@xtra.co.nz or Gill Orr phone 389 0192 or gillian.o@xtra.co .nz

23. Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Auckland

Opening Saturday, 27 October 2012

The Auckland Diocese has prepared two brochures outlining some introductory information about ACC and how people can engage with it.

Go to http://www.anglican.org.nz/News/ACC-Anglican-Consultative-Council-Auckland-2012 to download these low-res (relatively small) documents.

The Anglican Consultative Council is the Communion’s only fully representative international body, with members elected from every province or member church. The ACC includes archbishops, bishops, clergy and lay people from every corner of the Anglican world.

The ACC provides the only opportunity for Anglicans to talk through their mission and ministry opportunities and challenges in a forum which includes lay people and clergy who are not bishops. Attending an ACC meeting is a very rich experience, and a chance to forge friendships with Anglicans in other parts of the world.

24. Biblical Storytelling Workshop

Saturday, 27 October, 2.00–4.00pm, Linwood Avenue Union Church (cnr of Linwood Avenue and Tilford Street)

The biblical story is waiting to be told. Come along to an introductory workshop.

Cost: Koha

For further details contact: the Rev’d Darryn Hickling on 022-6757-391 or 03-389-5303 or by email: minister.linunion@xtra.co.nz

25. 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

26. Door-Knocking Volunteers Needed

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 .

27. 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

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 .

Philip Baldwin | Communications Officer | Anglican Diocese of Christchurch

Anglican Centre, c/o St Peter’s Church, 22 Main South Road, Upper Riccarton, PO Box 4438, Christchurch 8140

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