Anglican e-Life | 31 October 2012

30 Oct 2012

From the Word…

…Jesus looked upward and said, "Father, I thank you for having heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I have said this for the sake of the crowd standing here, so that they may believe that you sent me."

(John 11:41–42)

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 – 31 October 2012

News

1. Please promote these public events where the Archbishop of Canterbury will be present

Sunday, 4 November 2012

If you plan to attend the 9.00 Sunday morning Eucharist service 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 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. Coverage of Anglican Consultative Council in Auckland

Podcast of Archbishop of Canterbury's ACC Opening Eucharist Sermon

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams gave the sermon at Friday's beautiful opening eucharist for the ACC-15 meeting at Auckland's Holy Trinity Cathedral.

Speaking on the Gospel reading, John 15:17-27, he said we all needed to remember that while the world around us is a place where love is conditional, Jesus punctures that view of love. He said that the challenge for the Church is rethinking love and belonging. "We are to create more belonging with those who don't belong...", he said. "The church is whatever in us says 'yes' to the reckless love of God that reaches out in mission."

Listen to (or download) the Archbishop’s sermon at: http://www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/10/28/ACNS5217

Podcast: Young Anglicans Question Anglican Primates“It is your Church, your home, ask for the best of your best of your pastors and teachers” with those words the Archbishop of Canterbury Dr Rowan Williams concluded an extraordinary morning of welcome at the TelstraClear Pacific events Centre in Manukau, New Zealand. The response was to a question posed by a young person who was participating in a youth forum where questions were addressed to the Archbishop; Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schori, the presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church; and Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, the Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa.

Dr Williams, along with the Anglican Consultative Council delegation who are meeting in Auckland, New Zealand, had arrived at the centre for a powhiri - a Maori welcoming ceremony. A significant part of the morning event was a youth forum where questions ranged from Dr Williams' favourite biblical passage to church attitudes towards women, same sex marriage, what shoes God would wear, and whether it was fun to be Archbishop.

Listen to (or download this podcast at: www.aco.org/acns/news.cfm/2012/10/27/ACNS5214

Other news items about ACC-15 can be read at:
http://www.aco.org/communion/acc/index.cfm and
http://www.anglicantaonga.org.nz/ and
http://anglicanlife.org.nz

3.Drivers Wanted to Collect Bread for Food Banks

Since February’s earthquake, a number of drivers have collected bread for food banks at St Ambrose Aranui and elsewhere. This is a great way to support the work of these food banks. We are now looking for drivers for Sunday mornings (drop off to Avonhead) and Mondays (drop off to Aranui). Collection is from Papanui anytime before 10.00am, and takes approx 2 hours.

Contact Kate Day 027-635-7330 or kate.v.day@gmail.com whether you can commit weekly or less frequently.

4. Family-friendly Fair

Saturday, 3 November, 9.00am, St. Nicholas (cnr of Barrington and Frankleigh)

Buzz Coffee, plants, books, clothing (new and recycled), food, sausage sizzle, scooter derby, toasties, slushies, homewares, crafting supplies etc. Call in for a bargain and a good time.

Free entry

Enquiries to David 03-942-5464 or Judith 03-338-9680

5. Family-friendly Christmas Services

Respond by: Friday, 16 November 2012 to communications@anglicanlife.org.nz

We are always asked through the coming weeks before Christmas for the times and locations of family-friendly Christmas services. Your ministry unit’s services will be included in this list if you respond with details about your community carol / lessons and carols / Christingle services.

Please note the order of information:

Service name
day, date, time, location, address, very brief description of service

SAMPLE:

Lessons and Carols
Sunday, 9 December, St Swithin’s, 7 Manger St, includes favourite carols, crèche for infants, and supper to follow

and send it to communications@anglicanlife.org.nz .

6. Looking for resources as you plan a Christingle Service?

Go to the Children's Society page:

www.childrenssociety.org.uk/what-you-can-do/fundraising-and-appeals/christingle/what-christingle

7."Heart for the Lost" evangelism network meeting

Tuesday, 20 November, 7.30pm, Beckenham Baptist, 146 Colombo Street, Beckenham

Calling all pastors, evangelists and those with a real heart for the lost.

It’s time to talk about God’s heart for the lost in Christchurch! It’s time to pray, dream, network, and strategize together to fulfil the Great Commission in Christchurch. Our goal is that “Every Christchurch resident gets the opportunity to engage with the claims of Jesus in a relational context each year.” We need to work together to meet this goal!

This network is one of the many networks that have come about through the developing unity of the churches in Christchurch.

If you are unable to come that night but would like to be included in the network email database, please email julieyoung@paradise.net.nz with your contact details, the name of your church, the church contact details, and what role you have there.

8. Workshop: How to Recognise and Prevent Fraud in Your Organisation

Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 1.00pm – 4.00pm, Westpac Business Hub

Internal Affairs - Charities and accounting firm BDO are teaming up with the Christchurch Small Business Enterprise Centre to offer a three-hour practical workshop on how to recognise and prevent fraud in your organisation.

Using the results of the BDO Not-For-Profit Fraud Survey 2012 as a starting point the workshop will show you how to:

• recognise and prevent fraud in your organisation

• protect yourself against fraud

• be sure that the public, your donors and funders see your organisation as being open and transparent

• support your staff and volunteers to prevent your organisation from becoming a victim of fraud

This FREE workshop will offer practical resources, case studies and information on how to prevent your organisation from becoming a victim of fraud.

Go to

www.csbec.org.nz/not-for-profit/aspire_seminars/seminars

to download a registration form.

(due to limited spaces we are unable to accommodate anybody who arrives without having had their registration confirmed)

9. Holiday Offer for Coffs Harbour, NSW

Emily Struik in Coffs Harbour, Australia is offering a holiday to anyone affected by the Christchurch earthquake and needs some time out and relaxation. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, you just need to make your own travel arrangements to Coffs Harbour, and you would be picked up from airport/train/bus station. The offer includes up to 2 adults and 2 children.

Emily is also offering “caring skills” for anyone who needs some respite care for the month of January. Emily has experience with young children and older adults. No heavy lifting should be involved.

Both offers are for January as Emily's sister will also be helping with the holiday. Please contact Emily direct on justasiam1957@internode.on.net

10. Anglican Care South Canterbury Fundraiser

GET ON YOUR BIKE or support the cause!

Anglican Care South Canterbury has been very pleased to be accepted as one of the major benefactors of the Central South Island Charity Bike Ride 2013. This ride covers over 300 kms over 3 days and riders are asked to collect sponsorship for this event.

Two local South Canterbury vicars and three parishioners have also committed to the ride in February 2013. Let’s truly get behind them as they support the work of Anglican Care in the South Canterbury, MacKenzie Country region.

You can pledge your support to them by contacting the Manager of Anglican Care South Canterbury, Gwenda Kendrew, on 03-688-9291 or tcc.manager@clear.net.nz.

Vacancies

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. Vacancy in the Parish of Eastbourne, Diocese of Wellington

St Alban’s Church in the Parish of Eastbourne is looking for a full-time, fully stipended Vicar who will take delight in building on the excellent foundations we have, enhancing our young persons’ ministry, relating to all ages of parishioners and continuing the excellent relationship the Parish has with Wellesley College as the Chaplain of the private Anglican boys’ school set in Days Bay which provides excellent education to boys from Year 1 to Year 8.

St Alban’s in Eastbourne across the harbour from Wellington is a vibrant Parish set in a seaside town which is largely dormitory, with well-defined geographical boundaries and a very active community.

The church itself is picturesque, nestled at the end of a one-way street and situated between the sea and the bush. In recent times baptisms have even been known to take place in the sea. Adjacent to the church is a vicarage, containing four bedrooms and a study, which is set in a large established and well fenced garden. There is a recently refurbished hall which also houses the Parish office.

A part-time administrative assistant has been employed by the Parish over recent years to assist with clerical tasks. There are two retired Anglican clergy who are parishioners who take services or preach from time to time and another parishioner who is due to be ordained priest later this year who also assists with services.

Over recent years the children’s ministry has steadily grown and the Sunday Clubs are regularly attended by large numbers of children.

More can be learned about the Parish and its activities at http://stalbans.eastbourne.net.nz/

Please send applications with a CV and covering letter to:

The Right Reverend Justin Duckworth, Bishop of Wellington

P O Box 12046

Wellington 6144

Telephone: 04-472-1057 Email: justin@wn.ang.org.nz

This Week

15. Retirees Morning Tea

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

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

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. Halswell/Prebbleton Parish Annual Church Fair

Saturday, 3 November, 10.00am - 2.00pm, St Mary’s Halswell (329 Halswell Road)

The St Mary's (Halswell) Fair just gets better every year.

We have something for everyone: White Elephant stall, plants, books, raffle, games and rides for the kids, including the wonderful water walkers, stalls, great food and entertainment.

So come along, enjoy the food, relax and be entertained.

Held on the church grounds – rain or shine!

18. 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. 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 Dr Williams will participate in a 2.00pm Service of the Word at St Christopher’s Church, Avonhead. 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.

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.

19. 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!

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. Leading Your Church into Growth

Monday, 5 November (3.00pm) to Thursday, 8 November (after lunch)

Pudding Hill 9Inland Scenic Route Highway 72, Methven)

Who can come along: Clergy with their key lay leaders and staff

A residential workshop course for Church leaders, principally those who are ordained but also lay staff and lay leaders; it is cross-tradition and inclusive to help you lead your church into growth.

Cost: $650
(Clergy are eligible to grants from the Diocesan Clergy Prof Dev Fund up to $500; lay people are eligible to grants from the Lay Training Fund up to $250)

Contact: The Ven Canon John Day; mission@anglicanlife.org.nz ; mobile 021-277-2737

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 .