Coming Events

Campaign Launch: "Pokie Free and Proud of It"

Wednesday, 16 May, 7.00 – 8.00pm, The Pegasus Arms Restaurant and Bar, 14 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch

Run by Anglican Life and Problem Gambling Foundation, the purpose of this campaign is to raise awareness that our cities don’t need Pokie machines, and to support the venues, establishments and organizations that are Pokie Free. Studies show that Pokie machines are incredibly harmful— with more than 1 in 4 regular players developing a gambling problem at some point. There are enough struggles in life without the added issues that Pokie machines bring to the table, so we want to promote a Pokie free environment.

A strong turn out of local clergy and Anglican lay people to support this campaign would send a great message.

Along with interested people such as yourself, a number of notable public figures, HODs, Local Body politicians and major and minor News Media (The Press, TVNZ etc) will attend.

Any questions, please contact Josh Hill of St Timothy's Parish of Burnside, 021-963-250

Ellel Ministries Aotearoa New Zealand Healing Service

Wednesday, 16 May, 7-9pm, St Augustine’s Church (5 Cracroft Tce, Cashmere)

This evening provides an opportunity to come and participate in worship, hear a brief message about healing and receive ministry.

For more information contact Paul or Jillian on 021 269 8384 or email info.newzealand@ellelministries.org

Missions Public Lecture: "The West, Islam and Grace"

Wednesday, May 16, 7.30pm - 9.00pm, Laidlaw College, 70 Condell Ave, Papanui)

Speaker: the Rev’d Colin Edwards, Interserve UK

Originally from New Zealand, Colin Edwards trained as a medical doctor and spent 15 years in Bangladesh with Interserve where he was involved in mission leadership at both national and international levels. He and his family moved to the United Kingdom in 2008 where Colin took up the role of Team Leader for Urban Vision, Interserve's cross cultural work within England and Wales. Colin teaches Christian-Muslim Relations at Redcliffe College, Gloucester at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He is currently working on a PhD in Christian-Muslim relations.

This lecture is open to all Laidlaw staff, students, alumni, supporters and friends who have an interest in missions. There will be light refreshments afterwards for those who want to stay and chat.

The lecture is free – just come along.

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

3rd Wednesday each month, 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.

16 May: Meister Eckhart - The Venerable Lynda Patterson, Theologian-in-Residence, Christchurch Cathedral

20 June: Ignatius of Loyola - Kevin Gallagher, Co-director, Sr Eveleen Retreat House

18 July: Teilhard de Chardin - Fr David Moore, Vicar, St Luke’s in the City

15 August: Thomas Merton - The Reverend Len Pierce, Retired Presbyterian Minister

19 September: Teresa of Avila - Sr Eleanor Capper RSJ, Education for Parish Service, Catholic Education Office

17 October: Therese of Lisieux - The Reverend Carlie Hannah, Vicar, St Faith’s New Brighton

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

Invitation to hear the Rev’d Dr Stephen May lecture

Thursday & Friday, 17-18 May, 7.30 pm, St Christopher’s (244 Avonhead Rd, Christchurch)

JOURNEYING INTO DARKNESS: THEOLOGY AND LITERATURE

Thursday: Through the tunnel: From Tolkien to Shakespeare

Friday: Into the abyss: From Dr. Who to Christ

Stephen May took his PhD in Theology from Aberdeen and a BD at New College Edinburgh, with a focus on Systematic Theology. He is an ordained Anglican priest with parish experience in the UK and has spent considerable time in the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand where Stephen taught theology at St John’s College, Auckland for over a decade. He brings a strong history of engaging and dynamic theological education.

Stephen’s research interests include the interface of theology and science, and theological conversation with his own passion for science fiction. The latter has resulted in the publication of his book Stardust and Ashes. Stephen has also published numerous articles. He is currently in New Zealand as a visiting lecturer at Bishopdale Theological College, Nelson.

All welcome. Gold coin koha.

Enquiries? Contact Chris Church 03-351-1364 or admin@theologyhouse.ac.nz

Monster Garage Sale

Saturday, 19 May, 9.00am – 2.00pm, St Columba’s Church, 452 Main South Rd, Hornby

Wet or fine. Lots of bargains: white elephant, books, crafts, baking and sweets, pre-loved clothing, plus lots of yummy food.

For more info ring 03-349-7311

Earthquake Seminars 2012: Managing Ongoing Challenges and Promoting Wellbeing for Individuals and Communities

Monday 21 May & Monday 28 May | 9.30am – 1.00pm | Venue to be confirmed

Tuesday 22 May | 9.00am – 4.30pm | MHERC, 403a Worcester Street, Linwood

Thursday 7 June | 9.00am – 4.30pm | Waimakariri District

Monday 11 June | 9.00am – 4.30pm | University of Canterbury

Monday 18 June | 9.00am – 4.30pm | University of Canterbury

Friday 22 June & Friday 29 June | 1.30pm – 5.00pm | Venue to be confirmed

Tuesday 26 June | 9.00am – 4.30pm | Selwyn District

These workshops are intended for Community Leaders to support and provide leadership to people who work with individuals and groups affected by the Canterbury earthquakes:

• Each workshop run over two half days or one full day

• Developed by the Mental Health Education & Resource Centre and the University of Canterbury

• Facilitated by the University of Canterbury

• Funded by the Ministry of Social Development Family and Community Services

Learning Intentions:

1. Describe differing responses to the ongoing effects following the Canterbury earthquakes

2. Apply strategies to manage uncertainties and challenges

3. Demonstrate techniques personally and professionally for reducing vulnerability and sustaining emotional wellbeing

4. Develop skills to enhance and support relationships with self, whanau and communities

5. Recognise when someone might need help and be able to identify appropriate referral pathways

Mental Health Education and Resource Centre and the University of Canterbury are delighted to offer these seminars FREE of charge.

To register or for further enquiries please contact Christina: projects@mherc.org.nz

Restore & Rebuild focusing on Community Revitalization conference

Thursday, 24 May "Rebuilding community from Disaster"

Friday, 25 May "Community Building - turning theory into practice in addition for faith based organisations

Saturday, 26 May " Following Jesus Footsteps into the Community – the role of churches in building local communities"

Venue: Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi

(in the heart of a community that is actively rebuilding)

Key note speakers

Peter Kenyon: Bank of Ideas

Daryl Taylor: Rebuilding Kinglake after Black Saturday Bush-fires

Jeremy Brown:Creating Neighbourhood Social Enterprises

Lachlan Keating: Communities of Special Interest

For further information and conference registrations, please visit the conference website: www.p2phelptrust.org.nz

Wesley Day – Anniversary of the Anglican-Methodist Covenant

Thursday, 24 May 2012

Wesley Day (24 May) is an opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the Anglican-Methodist Covenant. We encourage local and regional gatherings to bring to life the ethos of the Covenant which is borne out of our common Methodist and Anglican heritage, particularly through the lives of John and Charles Wesley.

This is an opportunity to create a gathering around this date, whether you are a co-operating parish that has both Anglican and Methodist components, or across co-operating, Methodist and Anglican parishes. You might like to consider a worship service (and sing with gusto some of the Wesleyan hymns, traditional and contemporary), a social gathering, youth group event, or a joint study.

There are some joint-worship resources on the Methodist website (http://www.methodist.org.nz/faith_and_order ); and we would love to add further resources that you might have found or developed. And after you have gathered, how about sharing something about it with the Covenant Dialogue Team – we would love to collate and share stories of events through Touchstone and Taonga, or local Anglican and Methodist publications. Send through your stories and/or pics to Tony (tony@franklinross.co.nz).

Grace and peace,

The Rev’d Tony Franklin-Ross, Methodist Co-Convenor

The Rt Rev’d David Rice, Anglican Co-Convenor

Synod Reports

Due Friday, 25 May in the Diocesan Office

If you have been asked to write a report for the Synod Yearbook, please remember this due date.

Thank you to those who have already submitted their report.

Business Breakfast with Tom O'Toole, Australia’s No 1 motivational & entertaining business speaker

Friday, 25 May, 7:15 – 8.45am, Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi

Tom is the inspirational Baker from Beechworth. His bakery is one of Australia’s greatest retail success stories: he took a run-down bakery with 2 employees to 70 employees.

Check out Tom @: www.tomotoole.com.au

Special price for Kaiapoi Residents $45.00 Full Price $55.00

Ticket numbers are limited. Please register online at the Conference website www.p2pkaiapoi.org.nz

Leading Your Church into Growth

Monday, 28 May (3.00pm) to Thursday, 31 May (after lunch)
or
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

Info Night at Laidlaw College’s Christchurch Campus

Monday, 28 May 2012, 7.30pm, 70 Condell Ave, 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, including the possibility of starting in July this year.

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

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.”

For more information phone 03 354 4270, email chch@laidlaw.ac.nz or visit www.laidlaw.ac.nz

Keeping Good Company’s 2012 Dinner Theatre season

Wed 30 May, Sat 2 June, Mon 4 June and Wed 6 June, St. Peter’s Parish Hall, Church Corner, Upper Riccarton

Bookings are now open for this professionally catered three-course meal, along with performance of the newly-written comedy ‘A Cordial Invitation’.

Make up a party ($45 per person) and reserve your places by phoning 03-348-5653 or emailing stpeter@world-net.co.nz.

Christian Schwarz (Founder and President of Natural Church Development International)

Thursday, May 31 2012, Auckland

Friday, June 1, 2012. Christchurch

Christian's main focus will be in the area of Empowering Leadership and to that end (and to gain the most benefit from the conference) all delegates will be invited to complete the online EL survey.

www.ncd.net.nz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=60&Itemid=59

The purpose of this message is to get some idea of likely numbers for venue, catering, resource material, and so on.

Costs will be in the vicinity of $97 (if 4 come from one church, $74 each).
There is a special rate for four people if a church has completed ten or more surveys.

Neil Adams, 33 Lakewood Drive, Taupo 3330

Phone: 07 376 5792 Mobile: 027 7335 065

Clinical Pastoral Education in Christchurch 2012

Applications close Friday, 1 June 2012.

A CPE unit (part-time,15 weeks) will be offered 15 July - 5 November.
Expressions of interest invited now.

Contact Helen Roud 03-322-8346 or email helen.roud@gmail.com

St Chads of Linwood Coffee Club Reunion

Saturday-Sunday, 2–3 June 2012 (Queen's Birthday weekend)

RSVP by Sunday, 8 April

St Chad’s vestry was asked to consider a coffee club reunion for the coffee club that operated in the early 1960s with bands playing and dancing. We would like to know if are there any past coffee club members interested in coming to a reunion at St Chads the first weekend of June, with a dance on the Saturday night, and a Church service Sunday at 10.00am followed by either a morning tea or lunch, depending on the numbers coming.

Apart from coffee club members all past and present parishioners would be welcomed. If interested please send replies to:

Jimmy & Gaynor Le Comte
"The Steps"
26 Suffolk St
Phillipstown
Christchurch 8011 or
send email to groovygran@xtra.co.nz

Te Kotahitanga (St John’s College Trust Board) Scholarships for 2013

4 June 2012 deadline for completed applications submitted to Bishop Victoria at bishop@anglicanlife.org.nz

Application packs for scholarships for clergy and laity for study, study leave courses, theological education, and related courses are available on request..

Email Peter Carrell, Director of Education at director@theologyhouse.ac.nz and he will send an e-copy to you.

Ecumenical Fresh Expressions Vision Day

Saturday, 9 June,1.00pm – 5.00pm, Spreydon Baptist Church (244 Lyttelton Street, Spreydon)

Following the earthquakes many of us are grappling with the tension between maintaining and developing familiar church as it was yesterday, while realising the importance of seizing the new possibilities to mission in the “new Christchurch”. This is an ideal time to introduce the vision of Fresh Expressions in Christchurch, encouraging our churches to move beyond what we've done in the past.

On June 9, some background to the movement will be given, and future possibilities will be discussed. Insights and related experiences of pioneering new approaches to ministry here will be shared. There will be opportunity for interaction, prayer, and fellowship together.

If you share the concern about developing new approaches to ministry, we hope that you will be able to participate on June 9.

Registration contact: John Day mission@anglicanlife.org.nz 021-277-2737

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 2012

Deadline for course applications Friday, 15 June 2012

Course runs 15 July - 12 November

Enquiries and applications to The Rev’d. Helen Roud - helen.roud@gmail.com

Holy Land Pilgrimage

17 June – 2 July, 2012

There are only THREE more places left for the Israel Pilgrimage. Don’t be a straggler; join in on an unforgettable journey to Israel. On the way we will stop off at the Petra valley for a breathtaking walk (or camel ride) and then we will go to Mt Nebo where Moses saw, but never entered the Promised land (Deuteronomy 32.48). Then we experience the frustrations of crossing the sensitive border from Jordan to Israel! Contact Mike Hawke CSO of AMB for more details mike@angmissions.org.nz or ph 021-711-726

Boundaries in Ministry

Level 2: 22 June 2012

Level 3: 23 June 2012

Please contact Jo Barrett on 348 6701 or dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz.

2012 Women in Ministry Provincial Hui: Treasuring Women in Ministry

Wednesday–Friday, 27–29 June, St John’s Theological College, Auckland

For Anglican women in lay and ordained ministry, a variety of workshop sessions will be offered:
• Urban Mission
• Controversial Issues in Women’s Health
• Pioneering Women
• Women of Golden Years
• Pacifica Speaks
• The Listening Process
• Reflecting and Visioning

Registration fee: NZ$25

Allowances are available to assist those who require help with travel or accommodation costs.

Please register early—non-stipendiary women will be given first preference

For all enquiries and registrations, please contact:
Karena de Pont anglicanwomenstudies@gmail.com

09-630-1131 (w) or 027-631-3083

Rural Ministry Seminar on Dairy Developments

Changing the Tools: A New Era in Rural Ministry

June 30 2012, 10.00am-3.00pm (cuppa from 9.30am), St Albans Hall, Munro Street, Pleasant Point

The purpose of this day is to enable churches to respond effectively to the changes that are occurring in both rural and urban parishes as a result of the growth of the dairy industry.

There will be two leaders in the dairy industry, Desiree Reid and Shirlene Cochrane, speaking about “Understanding Dairying at the Corporate Level”, and “The Impact of Dairying on Our Communities, Both Rural and Urban.”

The afternoon will provide skills that will help the church to creatively grow in mission in dairying communities. The Rev’d John Daniel, a Church Mission Education consultant, and former National Mission Enabler for the Presbyterian Church, will lead this session, drawing out the experience of several key people in ministry in our region.

Sponsored by Rural Anglican Life (Diocese of Christchurch) and South Canterbury Presbytery

Entry $10 Lunch of soup and a bread roll provided

Please RSVP for catering purposes to Alison Spanton 03-693-9583 or r.a.spanton@slingshot.co.nz

Further details: Andrew Starky 03-6155-012 or starky@minidata.co.nz

Ordination and Installation of Justin Duckworth, Bishop-Elect of the Diocese of WellingtonSaturday, 30 June, 1.30pm, Cathedral Church of St Paul, Wellington

Bishop Victoria writes that Justin is “a fine priest and man of prayer who is known to many of the young adults of this Diocese. I invite your prayers for Justin and his family as they enter a time of transition…He will be a wonderful addition to the House of Bishops in this province.”

DIOCESAN QUIZ FOR MISSIONS

Saturday 18 August, 10.30am - 3.00pm, St Peter's Upper Riccarton

Did you miss it last year? Make a note of the date now, so it won't be missed.

Contact: Bob Henderson (Chair, Diocesan Council for World Mission) on 03-960-2640 or thehendersons@paradise.net.nz

The Annual Vaughan Park Residential Scholarship

Applications for the 2013 Scholarship will close on 24 August 2012

The Governance Board of Vaughan Park Anglican Retreat Centre invites applications for the annual Vaughan Park Residential Scholarship, which provides the successful applicant with a supportive environment, including accommodation and meals, for a period of three consecutive months of full-time study at the Centre.

Applicants may be lay or ordained, will hold a recognised level of tertiary education, be committed to an approved subject of study, and able to be resident at Vaughan Park for the period of the Scholarship. Applications will be made in writing to the Scholarship Grants Committee of the Vaughan Park Governance Board and will include: a short biography, an abstract and overall context of the study, and be supported by at least two and no more than three references.

The following choice of three-month periods is available: March – May and July – September. Please indicate your preference with your application.

For full information including Criteria for Application and Conditions of Grant, please contact: The Rev. John Fairbrother.
director@vaughanpark.org.nz or 09-473-2600

Or submit a Scholarship Enquiry using the form at
under the Scholarships tab.

Halswell/Prebbleton Parish Annual Church Fair

Saturday, 3 November, 11am to 2pm, St Mary's, 329 Halswell Rd – rain or shine!

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.

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

Boundaries in Ministry

Level 3: 22 November 2012

Level 1: 24 November 2012

Please contact Jo Barrett on 348 6701 or dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz.

Re-evaluating Christianity’s Influence in Shaping Aotearoa New Zealand c1800-c1860

27-29 November 2012, Waitangi, Bay of Islands

Pōwhiri, Welcome and Opening: Te Tii Marae, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, 27 November 2012

Plenary Sessions: Copthorne Hotel, Waitangi, Bay of Islands, 28-29 November 2012

Website: www.gospel2014.org

Clergy Conference dates for 2013

Mon – Thurs, 13-16 May 2013

This conference isscheduled at Wainui YMCA camp for the second week of Term 2 for schools.

Registration forms will be sent out early in the new year.

Centenary Reunion of St Peters Anglican Church

June 28 & 29 2014, Otipua Road, Timaru

If you were involved with AAW, Sunday School, Cubs and Scouts, Keep Fit, Cards, Bowls, Youth Group etc, either as leader or participant, please, if interested could you contact us with names, photos, anecdotes - in fact anything of interest.

Contact:

Ngaire Linton email ngairex@xtra.co.nz or telephone 03-614-7220 or mail: 21A Horton Street, Pleasant Point 7903, South Canterbury

OR

Averil Williams email avanto@xtra.co.nz or telephone 03-614-7533 or mail: 26 Harris Street, Pleasant Point 7903, South Canterbury