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From the Word…
“"I give thanks to my God always for you because of the Grace of God that has been given you
in Christ Jesus, for in every way you have been enriched in him, in speech and knowledge of
every kind …1 Corinthians 1:4-5”
At Synod our Bishop called us to a year of intensive discipleship training:
“Start now assessing how your parish grows disciples. Talk about what it means to be a
disciple of Christ in your home groups and with your friends. Ask when was the last time your
parish offered a really good confirmation class that taught about being a disciple in every aspect
of life”
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Anglican News & Events – 15 January 2014
News
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‘Trial Collects in traditional form for Year A’, begins next weekend with Advent 1,
2013 and runs through 2014.
These have been commissioned by the Common Life Liturgical Commission in response to the
resolution of GSTHW 2012 asking for ‘at least one collect which follows the taonga/treasure of
Trinitarian collects (that is, addressed to God, the first person of the Trinity, through Christ, in
the Spirit)’... for ‘each Sunday and Holy Day’.
http://anglican.org.nz/Resources/Lectionary-and-Worship
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Hawke House 2014 Christchurch Student Accommodation
Next year St Christopher's are setting up Hawke House - a supervised flat to help students
explore faith, flatting & freedom. Rent is affordable, uni is walking distance, they'll have a live in
mentor & a ready made community of young adults. We're looking for students wanting to be
part of this experience - especially 1st year students from out of town. If you know of anyone,
or would like more information, email Rev Josh Taylor on youth@stchristophers.org.nz.
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Centennial - Anglican Parish of Cobden-Rūnanga, Church of the Resurrection
Saturday 15-Sunday 16 March 2014
The Parish of Cobden-Rūnanga will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the consecration of the
first Anglican Church in Cobden, the Church of the Resurrection that used to stand on the
corner of Ward and Sturge Streets. A centennial dinner in the Trinity Centre 195 Tainui St,
Greymouth on Saturday from 6pm costs $25, starts with drinks and nibbles and includes
speeches, nostalgic anecdotes, historical photos and a wonderful meal. On Sunday at Cobden
Church at 10am the celebratory service will be presided over by Bishop Richard Ellena of the
Diocese of Nelson. If you have a past or present association with the Parish and in particular
with the Church of the Resurrection, register to attend and be a part of the celebrations at
www.cranglican.org.nz/100yrs.htm (Accommodation is attendees’ responsibility.)
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To Give Away
Small, Fisher & Paykel fridge / freezer.
If interested please contact Pat at 021 1560 950
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Wanted - Chairs
The Sumner Catholic Church has been demolished and the parish centre that was there has
been revamped and is about to go into permanent use as a church / multipurpose space. They
are looking for some chairs so if you can help, please contact Mike Stopforth, Telephone 366
9869.
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The Colin Gibson Endowment Fund
Funding is available to promote NZ hymns. Funding applications can be sent at any time during
the year, and awards are made by a committee set up by the NZ Hymnbook Trust.
A full set of terms and conditions for the granting of awards can be obtained from the NZ
Hymnbook Trust office c/o info@hymns.org.nz
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Constitutional Change in NZ – is it time? / What do we need to do?
Sunday 23 February, 2014; 1.00 pm – 4.30pm; The Tui Room, St Barnabas Church Fendalton
Organised by Theology House and the Anglican Diocesan Bicultural Education Committee this is
a forum to ensure a better, fairer society for all New Zealanders, with protection for the
guarantees of the Treaty, for human rights, the environment, and for real democracy – now
and for future generations – urgent review of our constitution is needed. All are welcome to
share all views. Our experienced facilitator is Edwina Hughes, Co-ordinator from the Peace
Movement Aotearoa. Cost: Koha to assist with expenses. To register ring 03 341 3399 or email
admin@theologyhouse.ac.nz.
Participants are recommended to obtain and read the booklet Time for Change beforehand.
These cost $10 -$15 (depending on your income) plus P&P and can be ordered via
http://www.converge.org.nz/pma/change.htm
Vacancies – in the Diocese
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Children & Youth Ministry Worker
The Parish of Halswell Prebbleton: St Mary’s Church, Halswell and All Saint’s, Prebbleton seek
an enthusiastic person who relates well to children & young people within a church setting; is
innovative; shows leadership; and is able to facilitate a team of volunteer helpers. Hours are to
be negotiated as this is a job share position. For an application pack, please contact The Rev’d
Bryan Haggitt: rev.bryan@gmail.com or leave a message at 03 322 6095.
Applications close 12pm Wednesday 8 January 2014.
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Community Worker
Te Waka Aroha@St Faith’s New Brighton are seeking a part-time (12hrs per week) fixed-term
contract Community Worker. Enquiries Ph Katrina 029 770 3098
Applications close 20 January 2014
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Children’s Pastor
We are looking for someone to join our team to lead our discipleship and outreach for children
(age 5-13). The successful applicant will be paid at the Living Wage, $18.40 per hour for 16
hours per week.
St Timothy’s and St James’ Churches - The Anglican Parish of Burnside Harewood.
Further details and a full job description are on our website www.burnside.org.nz
Or contact our Vicar, Matt Watts vicar@burnside.org.nz
Applications close 31 January 2014.
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Youth Development Worker
Family and Community - The Community Development Division of Anglican Care have an
opportunity for a Youth Development Worker; 30hrs per week; wider Linwood Area
 To add value to Youth Organisations working together
 To listen and engage with young people
 Be a Big Picture Worker to strategise for long term change
 Be able to show leadership
 Work independently
 Experience working with Young People essential
A Job Description is available from famcom@xtra.co.nz
Closing Date15th February
Vacancies - other
The College of St John the Evangelist
Te Whare Wānanga o Hoani Tapu te Kaikauwhau i te Rongapai
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Mission Educator, St John’s Theological College.
The Anglican College of St John the Evangelist wishes to appoint a full-time Mission Educator,
to include local and global mission education, based around the ACC 5 Mission Statement,
incorporated in the constitution of our three Tikanga Church. The appointee will provide
teaching, training and mentoring; be fully engaged in College community life and with fellow
faculty members ensure that the seminary nature of the college is developed and enriched in
ways that will assist the Anglican Church to effectively minister in a multi-cultural, multireligious, post-Christendom era - in brief: to assist in developing an ‘outward-focussed’,
mission-engaged culture within the College; with ripple effects into the Province.
Person specifications include: tertiary level teaching qualifications; breadth of mission
experience; superior creative communications skills able to link at all levels of the Church and
across Tikanga; excellent planning and reporting experience along with a willingness to
undertake some travel within the Province. The successful applicant would hopefully begin
during May of 2014. Further details can be obtained from the Principal/Manukura, Rev Canon
Tony Gerritsen; t.gerritsen@stjohnscollege.ac.nz 09 521 2725
Applications close on Friday 14 February.
Notices
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Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Master Plan and Bylaw
The Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Master Plan and Cemeteries Bylaw came into effect
on 1 July 2013. It replaces the Christchurch City Bylaw No 110(1980) Cemeteries, the Waimairi
District Bylaw No 1 (1983) Cemeteries and the Banks Peninsula District Council Cemeteries
Bylaw 1996. The Bylaw allows the CCC to set the rules for the operation and management of
cemeteries it owns or administers. The Cemeteries Handbook provides the detail of those
rules. These documents can be downloaded from
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/city/leisure/communityservices/cemeteries/index.aspx
Fees relevant to cemeteries can be found in the Fees and Charges Schedule on the CCC website
www.ccc.govt.nz . This same site also has forms relating to cemetery administration.
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The Anglican Centre – Phone System & PO Box Number
The telephone system has been upgraded which now allows most staff members to have Direct
Dial numbers. The main office number is still 348 6960 but if you would prefer to call a staff
member directly please call the office number or email reception@anglicanlife.org.nz to have a
Staff Contact List emailed to you.
Reminder that the correct box number for the Anglican Centre (including the Diocesan Office,
Church Property Trustees (CPT) and Anglican Care is PO Box 4438. Please check you have the
correct address. Mail sent to the previous PO Box 6088 will eventually get to us but will take
much longer.
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New Archives Resource now available.
In 1897 the Sunday Schools of the Diocese presented Bishop Churchill Julius with a very large
volume to commemorate his safe return from the Lambeth Conference and Queen Victoria’s
Diamond Jubilee celebrations. 5767 names of scholars and teachers are included in it, from all
parts of the Diocese, as well as photographs of various churches. These names have now been
indexed and can be searched. If you think your ancestor might be amongst them, contact the
archivist archivesdiochch@anglicanlife.org.nz As well as including the name of the person to
be searched, their location in 1897 would also be useful, as there are 70 people with the
surname Smith alone. There will be a $5.00 search fee.
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Reminder - Police Checking
Please ensure you use the latest form (on the website at
http://www.anglicanlife.org.nz/Diocesan-Life/Forms) and complete all details on both pages
including the name of the ministry unit. The person being checked must give their consent (on
page two) to release of information to a named person and without that consent we cannot
release it.
Events
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Boundaries in Ministry – 2014 Dates
The revised format for Boundaries in Ministry starts with an “intro” day and every three years
you are expected to attend a “refresher” day. If you have not attended a course in the last
three years, please look at the dates for 2014 and register. If you are unsure of when you last
attended, please contact Jo Barrett and she can look up your past dates. Please note that if you
currently hold a Bishop’s license, you are required to keep up to date with these courses.
The 2014 dates are:
22 February– Introductory for clergy only
1 March—for West Coasters (please note that everyone will attend the same day—we
will not do a separate Intro and Refresher)
30 October (evening)—Refresher
1 November—Introductory
We will also be offering an Intro and Refresher to all church wardens. Wardens will be
contacted directly later on in the year, but you can mark Thursday 8 May (Refresher) or
Saturday 10 May (Intro) in your diaries.
Enquiries and registrations to Jo Barrett, ph 03-348-7202 or dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz.
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Theology House Courses in 2014 outside of Christchurch
Clergy in South, Mid and North Canterbury and West Coast will receive information soon from
Peter Carrell about Theology House courses being offered in regional venues in 2014.
Courses on offer will include theology and practical ministry training. Any person, lay or
ordained is welcome to enquire further. Contact Peter Carrell, director@theologyhouse.ac.nz
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Pentecost Pilgrimage to Israel 20 May to 11 June 2014
Is a visit to the Holy Land something you’ve always wanted to do – but thought it was too
expensive, didn’t know the best way to do it, who to go with? Well, you could be spending
Pentecost in Jerusalem next year! Revs John and Dawn Stringer from St Christopher’s Church,
Avonhead have visited Israel several times and know just what makes a great pilgrimage to the
Holy Land – taking time to savour each place – places like Galilee, Nazareth, Capernaum,
Jericho, Bethlehem, The Dead Sea, Qumran and of course having plenty of time to really get to
know the magnificent city of Jerusalem. Meeting people from all walks of life, worshipping
with them and hearing their story is a significant part of the experience. The bible will come
alive for you like never before! The trip is three weeks long, departing 20 May, and the cost is
only $6,800 including all accommodation and airfares ex Christchurch. There are places still
available for this pilgrimage. Contact John and Dawn for more information and itinerary
johndawn@xtra.co.nz or phone 03 342 7833.