Anglican e-Life for 8 February 2012

08 Feb 2012

From the Word…

Do you not know that in a race the runners all compete, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win it. Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.

(1 Corinthians 9:24-25 New Revised Standard Version)

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Anglican News & Events – 8 February 2012

News

1. Synod Reminder: Change of Date

Saturday, 21 April, St Christopher’s Church, 244 Avonhead Rd, Christchurch

Synod registration packages have been mailed out. If you are a Synod delegate and you have not received your one, please ring Jo Barrett on 03-348-6701 or email dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz

2. Compiling a Contact List for Men’s Groups in the Diocese

If your parish has a men’s group that meets regularly (even bi-monthly or quarterly) would you please send the name of your parish, the name of the group (if applicable), and a contact name, phone number, and email address to communications@anglicanlife.org.nz . We have had a couple of requests for distribution of information to this kind of group, and a central list would make the task a little easier.

3. Wanted: Copies of Philip Yancey’s “What’s So Amazing about Grace?” DVD study series

Fendalton parish would love to borrow copies of the DVDs for Lenten studies, as we are having difficulties acquiring some extra copies. Can anyone help please?

Contact the Rev’d Jill Keir 03-358-5453 or jkeir@clear.net.nz

4. Respite Accommodation Wanted

Monday 27 February - Wednesday 29 February 2012

Two ladies looking for a retreat location within 50 km of Christchurch would be pleased to pay up to $40 per night each for two small bedrooms and access to a quiet place for reading and meditation. They are willing to self-cater.

If you have suitable spaces to offer, please respond to Philip Baldwin, communications@anglicanlife.org.nz or ring 03-348-6701.

5. Boundaries in Ministry

If you are due to complete one of these courses, please contact Jo Barrett, on 03-348-6701 or email dioadmin@anglicanlife.org.nz

Friday, 22 June (Level 2)

Saturday, 23 June (Level 3)

Thursday, 22 November (Level 3)

Saturday, 24 November (Level 1)

6. 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.

7. Freedom from Addictive Behaviours: An Ellel Ministries Understanding Day

Saturday, 18 February, St Andrews Church, 148 Main Rd, Redcliffs

Registration at 9.00am, for 9.30 - 5.00pm

The word addictive comes from the Latin word addictus (meaning slave), which is the total opposite of the freedom which is available through Jesus. While not everyone suffers from addiction, most if not all of us can identify things in our lives which take up more time than we would like and over which we have less control than we would like. Whatever area you might struggle to control (for example; drinking, shopping, TV watching, computer use, gambling, eating, drug use), this seminar provides a biblically based understanding of addictive behaviours and a Christ centred way of dealing with them. Some individual ministry will be available.

Presenters: Paul & Jillian Larsen-Robertson, Directors of Ellel Ministries Aotearoa New Zealand.

Cost: $50 (tea and coffee provided, bring lunch to share) – reduced rates available

For more information contact Paul or Jillian at info.newzealand@ellelministries.org or 0212-698-384

8. Cathedral Farewell to Dean Peter and Gay

Sunday, 19 February, Choral Evensong at 6.30pm at Christ’s College Chapel
(NB: no 5.00pm service)

Coffee and cake to follow in the College Dining Hall

Donations for a gift can be given to any of the Cathedral staff or Vergers or placed in the offertory bags. Please make sure it is labelled Dean’s Gift.

9. Habitat for Humanity (HfH) Men's Breakfast

Saturday, 25 February, 8.00 – 10.00am, Breezes Road Baptist Church, 153 Breezes Road (at Wainoni Road), East Christchurch

Helping rebuild Christchurch from the inside. Join in for Food, Prayer, and Fun

Cost $10.00

Registrations by phone/txt/email 021 306949 or wendy@baptist.org.nz

10. Missional Communities and Discipleship Workshop

Tuesday, 13 March, 9.00am – 5.00pm, Auckland Baptist Tabernacle, 429 Queen Street, Auckland

AGENDA:

- Culture not infrastructure

- Discipleship in the Church

- Missional communities

- Yeast in the dough

Speaker Rich Robinson is part of the senior leadership team of Network Church Sheffield, United Kingdom. For the past four years he has overseen all the Missional Communities within the church and has developed leaders’ training, coaching and consultancy resources, and a coaching team to disciple leaders and support the work across Sheffield. The church has a network of over 120 Missional Communities across the city, each have a distinct missional vision to reach out to networks and neighbourhoods.

In his role Rich draws on his experience to train, resource and coach churches and leaders as they build a discipleship culture, form a missional mindset and launch Missional Communities in their contexts.

sttoms.net/

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Missional_community

missionalcommunities.co.uk

11. Vacancy: Dean of the Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter

Applications close at 5.00pm on 19 March 2012

Applications are again being sought for the position of Dean of the Waikato Cathedral Church of St Peter within the Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki. The Cathedral draws its congregation from well beyond its geographical boundaries. The congregation is culturally diverse and is representative of broad spectrum of people in New Zealand society. There is a strong focus on worship and tradition, with excellent liturgical and musical standards.

St Peter’s is located in the city of Hamilton in the central North Island. Hamilton is one of the fastest growing cities in New Zealand, attracting individuals from throughout the world. The city boasts a university, excellent schools, and all the amenities of a major city. Great importance is given to the continuing development of close relationships with local Maori as well as the development of the Cathedral’s presence within the city of Hamilton and the Waikato region. Websites of interest include: www.stpeter.org.nz.; www.waikatotaranakianglican.org.nz; www.hamilton.co.nz

Information for prospective applicants including the parish profile, full position description and diocesan application form are available by contacting the Bishop's PA, Ellen Luccock, PO Box 21 Hamilton 3240 or by email bishopspa@waikatoanglican.org.nz or on 07 857 0020.

12. An Inspector Calls

Friday, March 23 – Saturday, 31 March, St Michael and All Angels' Church, cnr Oxford Terrace & Durham Street

7.30pm, except Monday at 6.00pm. No show on Sunday or Wednesday.

Repertory is privileged to be able to present J B Priestley's time-honoured masterpiece in the beautiful historic ambience of St Michael's. A theatrical detective thriller which probes the social malaise of 1912. Directed by Rozena Hallum.

Bookings phone 03-379-8866 or online at www.repertory.co.nz . Door sales available.

13. Anglicare Australia Conference:
Connecting Care, Church, and Community

Sunday 25 March – Wednesday 28 March 2012

Conference: Parnells on the Rose Gardens, 85 Gladstone Road, Parnell , Auckland
Accommodation: Kingsgate Parnell, 92-102 Gladstone Road, Parnell, Auckland

Programme details available online at www.anglicare.asn.au/documents/FINAL-ProgramNetworkGatheringAucklandMar2012_000.pdf

Registration form available online from www.anglicare.asn.au/documents/RegistrationForm_Final_NetworkGatheringAucklandMar2012_001.pdf

14. Two Public Lectures at Laidlaw College

Monday, 27 February, Laidlaw College, 70 Condell Avenue, Papanui, Christchurch

7.00pm What the Bible says about Work: Some Surprises

8.00pm 30-minute break with refreshments

8.30pm Workplace Ethics: Creativity and Conflict

William G. Messenger (Theology of Work Project) works at the interface of academia, theology and business ethics. He is Executive Editor of the Theology of Work Project Inc. and an adjunct professor of business ethics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He is ordained in the Episcopal Church, holds a B.S. in Physics from Case Western Reserve University, an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School, a Master of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology and a Doctor of Ministry from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.

The lectures are free; no need to register.

15. Graduate Diploma in Not-for-Profit Management

The courses on in Christchurch this year are:

16-18 April and 21-23 May

Values Based Management and Leadership in the Not for Profit Sector - laying the foundation the rest of the programme builds on

24,26 and 27 April and 21-23 May

Leading Change - tying together all your other learning on the programme

25 -27 June and 23-25 July

Community Funding and Entrepreneurship - plan your organisation's fundraising strategy here

27 - 29 August and 1-3 October

Governance, Strategy and Stewardship - concepts and tools to strengthen your organisation's leadership

10- 12 September and 15- 17 October

Influencing Public Policy and Social Change - plan your strategy for changing the world here! (also available in Dunedin)

Unitec is currently offering 50 free places on the Values Based Management and Leadership courses this year across the country. Thanks to those who have enrolled early, there are less than 10 left for Christchurch, so get your enrolment in TODAY! You can also apply for partial scholarship on any other course in your first year of study on the programme. It is really important for all students - new and current - to enrol this month for any of these courses. Late enrolments are accepted but they don't help your planning or ours, and you risk missing out on scholarship support.

Feel free to call or email if you have any enquiries about the programme that you can't sort from the website http://www.unitec.ac.nz/social-health-sciences/community-health-services/programmes_healthservices/not-for-profit-management/graduate-diploma-in-not-for-profit-management.cfm.

This Week

16. City-wide Worship & Prayer Night

Thursday, 9 February, 7.30pm, Hornby Presbyterian Church, 27 Amyes Road, Hornby

It's been the desire of a number of pastors to start the year together in UNITED WORSHIP and to PRAY FOR OUR CITY!

SEAN FEUCHT (USA) & his band will lead this event, as he has also expressed a real desire pray and worship over Christchurch with the wider Body of Christ!

This free event (offering will be taken) is hosted by Harmony Church, Hornby Prebyterian Community Church, Beckenham Baptist Church , South City Chr. Ctre , Riccarton Baptist Church, Living Waters Chr. Ctre, Plains Vineyard, The Worship Centre & others.

This meeting replaces the regular CHCH PRAY meeting for February.

17. Easter Changing Gears Workshop

Monday, 13 February, 7.00 – 9.00pm, St Christopher’s Church Foyer, 244 Avonhead Road, Avonhead

Bring a favourite Easter idea to share.

Questions and RSVP to Julie julie@strandz.org.nz or 03-342-3556

For a full listing of up coming events go to www.anglicanlife.org.nz/Coming-Events