From the Word…
"Happy are those whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the Lord their God.” (Ps
146:5)
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 – 11 December 2013
Continuing Call to Prayer for the Philippines
Please continue to pray for the people of the Philippines as they cope with the disaster
wrought by Typhoon Haiyan, one of the most powerful storms ever experienced. As people
deal with the losses of life, housing, essential services and with shortages of food, water and
shelter they will continue to need our love and prayers to support them in the days and
months ahead.
Anglican Centre Closing for Christmas & New Year
The Anglican Centre (including Diocese, Anglican Care and Church Property Trustees) will
close from midday on Friday 20 December and re-open on Monday 13 January 2014.
Reminder – insurance Renewal Questionnaires due next Monday.
CPT wishes to remind Parish Wardens that the Completed 2014 Insurance Renewal
questionnaires are due back at Anglican Centre by next Monday (16 December). This
information will be used to complete the Diocesan Insurance Schedule for the Brokers who
require it early in the New Year to negotiate next year’s premiums and policy entitlements. If
you have any questions or concerns please contact: Valerie Whyte - CPT Insurance
Accountant - Ph. 348 6960 Ext 227. Thank you for your co-operation in completing these
questionnaires.
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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International Anglican Family Network News
The Province is a support partner of the IAFN – International Anglican Family Network. Their
latest Newsletter has a focus on the Church’s response to Domestic Abuse:
http://iafn.anglicancommunion.org/newsletters/2013/november/index.cfm
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Theology House Staff Change
Chris Church, TH’s Administrator since 2007 and Librarian since 2012, will finish her work with
us on 20 December 2013. This announcement is made with reluctance, with great thanks for
Chris’s work and presence at TH, and with very best wishes for Chris and her husband Brian
and family as they explore new things together in the new year. In the New Year, enquiries
concerning administration or library will be responded to by Sarah Dunning our Library
Assistant or myself. Contact details remain the same. Peter Carrell, Director.
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Carols at Riccarton Bush – this Sunday!
Sunday, December 15 6:30 pm on the Scout lawn (Monday night if wet).
Bring a cushion or a rug, come early and bring a picnic meal. Hosted by Riccarton St James
with music by Addington Brass.
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Christmas at the Transitional Cathedral
For information: http://www.cardboardcathedral.org.nz
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Give Water this Christmas – Share Water, Share Life
From typhoons to drought, some of the world's poorest farmers are facing life's challenges
head on with the help of Christian World Service supporters. The 2013 Christmas Appeal
highlights the need for water justice with the theme "Share Water, Share Life". One of the
biggest challenges poor people face is water. From southern Uganda to inland Nicaragua, the
supply is shrinking and putting huge pressure on rural people who have few options. Without
safe water, crops die, people become ill and poverty increases. The Appeal spotlights the
work of five partners that are improving people's lives through effective water management.
CWS partners are based in Tonga, Palestine, Nicaragua, Sri Lanka and Uganda and are also
helping communities prepare for potential disaster like typhoon or tsunami.
Pauline McKay, National Director of CWS says: "The more support we can give our partners,
the more people will be prepared for an uncertain future. There are no guarantees but CWS
partners are building water tanks and systems that are already helping,"
CWS is grateful to the Mission Team of the Diocese of Christchurch who have written and
compiled much of the worship material. All appeal resources including partner stories and
worship resources can be downloaded from the christmasappeal.org.nz or ordered from
Emma.
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Wanted - Housesitting
An older male parishioner of Christchurch St Michael’s would like to housesit over Christmas
and early January. Ph 385 2172
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Community Carol Service - Was it Really a Silent Night? – this Friday!
Friday 13 December 2013, beginning at 5.30pm; St Columba’s Church, 452 Main South Rd
Hornby
Community Carol Service starts at 5.30 with a free sausage sizzle, service at 6.30; Angel and
Shepherd clothing supplied for children, and lots of fun. For more info phone 349 7311
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Blokes’ Night Out – Christmas debate and film – this Friday!
Friday 13 December 6.30 pm, St Peter’s Hall – Yaldhurst Road
Topic: “That men have it too good”.
Affirmative:
Negative:
Olive Lawson
David Winfield
Ken Clearwater
Shirley Hawke
Film: “Kenny” - a comedy about an Aussie Plumber
BBQ at 6.30pm; BYO (alcoholic or non alcoholic); All welcome; Koha
Enquiries: Don Rowlands 388 6882 or church office 348 5653
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Mount Peel Lily Day – this Sunday!
Sunday 15 December, 10am – 4pm; Mount Peel Station, 75 Rangitata Gorge Road, Peel Forest
This very special event returns after 10 years. Johnny and Rose have resurrected the family
custom of opening their grounds to the public to view the ‘Mount Peel Lilies’ aka
'Cardiocrinum Giganteum'. So, make a day of it, bring a picnic and enjoy a day out in the
country. $10 at the gate (children free) proceeds to the Geraldine parish.
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Lets celebrate with…… The Traditional City Mission Christmas Carol Service
Wednesday 18 December 2013, Transitional Cathedral, Cnr of Hereford Street and Latimer
Square; 7.30pm
We do hope you can join us - take time to celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
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Keeping Good Company – How Wise was that?
Friday 20 December, 7.30pm, St Peter’s Hall, Upper Riccarton
Keeping Good Company present their comic play How Wise Was That? as above. If you
thought the wise men must have experienced hardship with the journey and then their
encounter with Herod it had been just as difficult getting away from home in the first place.
And how did those gifts actually come to be chosen? No charge for admission but a koha is
invited. Some seasonal refreshments and carols will add to the enjoyment of the evening.
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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.
Vacancies - other
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Ecumenical Hospital Chaplain (½-time) - Northland Hospital, Whangarei – Readvertised – closes this Friday!
Applications are sought from experienced chaplains and ordained clergy who have a degree
or post graduate diploma in Theology or Ministry, as well as their denomination’s ministry
formation training. Experience as a sole charge minister in a parish or other relevant ministry
position for at least 3 years is also required for this 20 hour per week position. Completion of
at least one CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) course will also be an advantage for this position
which is offered for a 1 year term initially.
An application must be made on the application form in the information pack which is
available from: The National Executive Officer, Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy
PO Box 6427, WELLINGTON 6141; Phone: 04-801 8008 Fax 04 381; 4842; E-mail
admin@ichc.org.nz; Closing date for receipt of applications is now Friday 13 December 2013.
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Anglican Missions Board, Wellington – Executive Assistant – closes this Saturday!
The role requires excellent organisational skills to provide administrative and management
support to the Executive Officer and to the Board. Whilst the AMB is in Wellington, the
Executive Officer is based elsewhere, so you must have excellent communication skills to
work remotely. You will have proven experience as an administrator and/or PA and
experience with organising meetings and taking minutes, preferably at board level. Strong
verbal and written Communication skills are a must as you will be liaising regularly with the
Board’s Chair, the Chair of the Executive Committee, Board members, other staff, overseas
visitors, and Church personnel in New Zealand and Overseas.
In 2015 the AMB will be hosting a New Zealand Conference for Mission, and this position will
be a key liaison role for the church in 2014 when the conference is organised. Experience in
Event Management coordination would be an advantage. The EA also needs to be able to
operate internet / Skype / teleconferencing etc.
The Anglican Missions Board is a non-profit organisation and is the Overseas Missions arm for
the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia. An interest in the Church and /
or Mission would be an advantage. If you are confident, patient, have a positive attitude,
enjoy multitasking and would like to work as part of a small, dedicated team, we would like to
hear from you.
This is a full time position. Remuneration will be dependent on skill set and experience, with
the opportunity to join an employer subsidised retirement fund. We are located within the
Wellington CBD and will provide a carpark if required.
To obtain a position description please email office@angmissions.org.nz or telephone(04)
473 5172. More information on AMB is on the website www.angmissions.org.nz
Written applications are to be received by 14th December 2013 and should be addressed to:
The Executive Officer, Anglican Missions Board, P O Box 12012Wellington.
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Vicar – St Margaret’s, Hillsborough
The Bishop of Auckland invites expressions of interest in the role of Vicar of St Margaret's
Anglican Church (Hillsborough). St Margaret's is an evangelical charismatic Anglican church in
the Diocese of Auckland, with an active involvement in local and overseas missions. They have
a significant focus on teaching and learning across all age groups; are multi-cultural with over
60% of their people born overseas and they have a significant number of young adults.
The role of the Vicar is to lead, develop and enable the Church to work towards a vision and
to encourage people to live as faithful Christians in the whole of their lives. The current Vicar
will be retiring in the middle of 2014 after 27 years of ministry at St Margaret's, and the
successful applicant would be expected to take up the role about the same time. If you
consider that God may be calling you to this role, or would like further information, please
email your expression of interest to bishop@auckanglican.org.nz to arrive by Friday, 10
January 2014.
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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Request from Bishopspark
The activities coordinator at Bishopspark asks if people can help provide the following:
1. Double knitting wool needed for residents to complete the blankets they are knitting
for the City Mission and Salvation Army. Please note that wool yarn is needed, not
acrylic.
2. Is there someone who is skilled using a jigsaw? Assistance needed to create some
large piece jigsaws for residents.
3. Volunteers needed to assist with activities; particularly people with special interests or
craft skills which could be demonstrated to residents and to perhaps teach them.
If you can help with any of these requests please contact the activities coordinator,
Bernadette Palmer at Bishopspark on 977 2320.
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The Anglican Centre 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 – 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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Lenten Study Book 2014 - Being Disciples: Through Lent with Matthew by Lynda
Patterson and Peter Carrell.
This book is on track for publication by Theology House Publications before Christmas. There
will be six studies in similar format and length to the Lenten study book for 2013.
Pricing: orders received before 10 December 2013, $5 per copy; orders received after 20
December 2013, $6 per copy. Distribution of books is planned for January. (Ash Wednesday
2014 is 5 March). Orders should be made by email: admin@theologyhouse.ac.nz. Theology
House will invoice you for payment. Alternatively we will receive orders by phone 03 341
3399 or when you visit us at 31 Yaldhurst Road!
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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.
2014 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.
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2014 Bicentenary Calendar - limited edition
A limited edition commemorative publication is available from the General Synod Office. It
contains images depicting places and events from our 200 years of history and starts in
December 2013. Prices, including GST are: Single copies - $12.00 + postage of $2.40
- Bulk orders of 30 copies or more - $10.00 each with postage depending on the numbers
- Please make cheques out to Anglican Church General Synod
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Internet banking details: 02-0192-0130001-004 with reference Calendar A6/9530 Order
from: General Synod Office, P O Box 87188, Meadowbank, Auckland 1742 or email
gensecm@anglicanchurch.org.nz