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The South Calling - Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka South Calling - Update 26 February 2020 Please click here for a printable version of this newsletter. Please forward articles for inclusion in the next edition to [email protected] by 9am 2 March 2020. Thank you. What would you take with you on your boat? We asked this slightly unusual question of Bishop Steve on Thursday 20 February, have a listen to his answer. W hat would you take with you on your boat? Thanks to Bishop Kelvin Wright for the photograph of the boat (that inspired the question!). Prayers for the Diocese…tomorrow, Thursday 27 February 2020 at St Mark's Green Island, 3pm - 4.30pm A warm invitation to join with Bishop Steven in 2020 for continuing prayers for the Diocese. At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray all kinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray. Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6. 18) You may have read in the Diocesan Newsletter that once a month I go to different churches and spend up to 2 hours praying for the Diocese. Some of you have joined me for some of the time, and one or two have asked me what it is all about… I believe in the reality and power of prayer. I am not especially drawn to uniformity of practice, and indeed a variety of styles can often be wonderfully refreshing, and my goal is that we pray as we can, not to worry about what we cannot do. For these monthly times of Prayer for the Diocese it has developed into a generally unstructured time of prayer. Usually we are silent, and for myself I try to start with about 15 minutes of being quiet and open before God – not bringing specific requests or concerns, but waiting on Him. My own practice is then to use a notebook (I prefer an electronic version) and I name every Parish, Ministry Unit, Chaplaincy and Anglican “presence” before God: the leaders, personnel, the situation as I know it, items for thanksgiving as well as problems for solving. I try to balance offering a list with giving time for God to inform my prayers. I will pray for the non-church part of the Diocese, with specific intentions though it is much more general in nature. I pray for our country – for our leaders and for prosperity. And (unashamedly) I pray for a Christian revival. I rejoice and celebrate in the almost innate spirituality that is in many of the people and much of the geography of New Zealand, but we are Christian – followers of Jesus Christ, and I believe he has something for all people that can’t be found apart from him.
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The South Calling - Ko Te Tonga kei teKarakaSouth Calling - Update 26February 2020
Please click here for a printable version of this newsletter.
Please forward articles for inclusion in the next edition to [email protected] by9am 2 March 2020. Thank you.
What would you take with you onyour boat?We asked this slightly unusual question of Bishop Steve onThursday 20 February, have a listen to his answer.
What would you take with you on your boat?
Thanks to Bishop Kelvin Wright for the photograph of theboat (that inspired the question!).
Prayers for the Diocese…tomorrow,Thursday 27 February 2020 at StMark's Green Island, 3pm - 4.30pmA warm invitation to join with Bishop Steven in 2020 forcontinuing prayers for the Diocese.
At all times, pray by the power of the Spirit. Pray allkinds of prayers. Be watchful, so that you can pray.
Always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. (Ephesians 6. 18)
You may have read in the Diocesan Newsletter that once a month I go to different churchesand spend up to 2 hours praying for the Diocese. Some of you have joined me for some of thetime, and one or two have asked me what it is all about…
I believe in the reality and power of prayer. I am not especially drawn to uniformity of practice, andindeed a variety of styles can often be wonderfully refreshing, and my goal is that we pray as wecan, not to worry about what we cannot do. For these monthly times of Prayer for the Diocese it hasdeveloped into a generally unstructured time of prayer. Usually we are silent, and for myself I try tostart with about 15 minutes of being quiet and open before God – not bringing specific requests orconcerns, but waiting on Him.
My own practice is then to use a notebook (I prefer an electronic version) and I name every Parish,Ministry Unit, Chaplaincy and Anglican “presence” before God: the leaders, personnel, the situationas I know it, items for thanksgiving as well as problems for solving. I try to balance offering a list withgiving time for God to inform my prayers.
I will pray for the non-church part of the Diocese, with specific intentions though it is much moregeneral in nature.
I pray for our country – for our leaders and for prosperity.
And (unashamedly) I pray for a Christian revival. I rejoice and celebrate in the almost innatespirituality that is in many of the people and much of the geography of New Zealand, but we areChristian – followers of Jesus Christ, and I believe he has something for all people that can’t be foundapart from him.
I hope to continue to follow this habit, and am open to different ways of prayer – please do let meknow what would be helpful for you. And please feel welcome to join: there is no requirement tostay all the time, or for a minimum – come and go as you are able. If you don’t feel able to pray –come enjoy a time of quiet, and if you are not able to attend – set aside a few moments whereveryou are and remember before God our Diocese and all who live and worship here.
The next Prayers for the Diocese is at St Mark's Green Island, tomorrow Thursday 27February 2020 from 3pm to 4.30pm
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Special Session of Synod to considerthe Future of Selwyn College -TeMaru PūmanawaEverything you need to know about the Special Synod,including timelines for any Bills, Motions and otherpaperwork.
On 18 February 2020 the Diocesan Council passed the followingmotion:
That material in connection with the Special Synod re Selwyn College -Te Maru Pūmanawa 2020 beissued both electronically and in printed form, on the basis that: (i) electronic copies, and/or where requested printed copies, be sent out by Friday 3 April 2020 being28 days before that Synod and;(ii) printed copies of all material sent out electronically before the Synod be available to all membersof Synod shortly after their arrival at Synod.
What this means for Synod Reps
Bills and Motions related to the business of this Synod: Due on Wednesday 12 March2020 (sent to the Committee on Statutes and Standing Orders on this date and back withRegistrar by 26 March). Please note, Motions can be tabled closer to Synod, but earliermotions can be printed in the Synod book (see below).If you want to receive printed copies of any Synod related material (the Synod Book andConsultation Panel Report), you need to let the Diocesan office know by Thursday 26 March.Email the Registrar Andrew Metcalfe with "Request for Posted Special Synod Documents"in your subject line, or phone 03-488 0821 before Thursday 26 MarchYou will receive Synod information electronically on Friday 3 April (and posted copiesshould arrive before Friday 10 April). You have 7 days from April 10 to submit to the Bishopany further notices of motion, questions or petitions (17 April deadline). The proceduresaround these are covered in the Standing Orders of the Dunedin Diocesan Synod.
What if our Synod Reps have changed and information is sent to a former representative?
With the timings of this Special Session of Synod it will be challenging to get information to the rightpeople. Please ensure you pass any information you receive in error onto any new SynodRepresentative.
What if I need to give my apologies?
You need to email the Bishop via his Executive Assistant, Nicola Wong with "Request Synod Leaveof Absence" in the subject line, or phone 03 488 0826. Your Parish can nominate an alternative layrepresentative to attend in your place for this Synod as long as the Bishop receives notification ofthis 14 days before the session commences (i.e. before 17 April - see Statute 1 clause 2.5 and FirstSchedule clause 12)
Watch this space for more information as it becomes available.
Synod will start at 10.30 am on Saturday 2 May - please make sure you get to St Luke's Anglican inMosgiel in plenty of time to sign in and get yourself settled.
For information about the 2 November 2019 Hui, please see this related article. Seeattached original message sent by +Steve regarding this Synod (27 November 2019)
Dunedin Anglican Young AdultGroupThe first meeting of the Dunedin Young Adults group ishappening next Tuesday 3 March 2020.
If you are a young adult (18yrs to 35yrs) who is interested inbecoming part of a young adult group in Dunedin please feelfree to come along and see if this group is right for you. Wemeet fortnightly and come together to pray, read the Bible
and form a community of Anglican young adults.
We are starting with a BBQ dinner. Bring your own drinks.
When: 6.30pm, Tuesday, 3rd March 2020. Where: Bishop Steven & Lorraine's house (contact John Graveston for address)
For more information please contact:
John GravestonEmail: [email protected]: (03) 488 0820, then press 6Mobile: 022 049 6029
Vacancies: 26 February 2020A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and thosefurther afield.
Diocese of Dunedin
Vacancy – Vicar of All Saints’ Gladstone Parish, Invercargill
All Saints’ Gladstone, a warm and vibrant Parish in New Zealand’s southernmost city, is seeking anew Vicar following the retirement of The Reverend Richard Johnson. Richard has conducted a longand energetic ministry and will be leaving the faith community in a motivated and positive shape.
All Saints’ Parish includes St Andrew’s Anglican Church on Rakiura/Stewart Island and is one of threeAnglican Parishes in Invercargill. Its Parish finances are in a secure state. A comfortable vicarage isprovided.
The Parish has a genuine, welcoming and collaborative community, a strong commitment to layleadership, to a balance of contemporary and traditional forms of worship, encourages participationof families and young children, and values applied preaching, teaching and social outreach. Parishleadership at All Saints’ has always worked closely with neighbouring denominations.
The City of Invercargill has reversed earlier trends of decline and is experiencing a period ofsustained growth. It is well resourced for school and other public facilities.
The Vicar will play a part in a welcoming and collegial Diocese that encourages imaginative, outwardlooking faith and ministry. The Bishop of Dunedin is looking to appoint Priests who are practisingand modelling lives of prayer, a commitment to the Bible, and witnessing to the risen life of JesusChrist.
The position is open to any Priest in Anglican Orders who is in good standing in their currentappointment and is entitled to live and work in New Zealand.
To request a Parish Profile or to make informal enquiries please contact:
Rt Rev’d Steven Benford (Bishop of Dunedin)
PO Box 13170, Dunedin 9052, New Zealand.
Email: [email protected] Phone: (03) 488 0826
To apply, please send a formal letter of application, your CV/Resume, and the details of twoReferees to the above address by 28th February 2020._______________________________________________________ Diocese of AucklandVicar - All Saints'Ponsonby
Applications are sought for the ministry of Vicar for All Saints Ponsonby. This is a full-time rolewith applications closing on 13 March 2020.
The Parish Profile is attached, and can also be found on the Diocesan Website (click here). Details forthe application process are on the final page of this profile.
Please take time to consider this ministry and/or pass it to other clergy who you believe may becalled to this role.
Blessings,
Archdeacon Carole Hughes
Diocese of Auckland
Neligan House, 12 St Stephens Ave, Parnell, Auckland 1052
P O Box 37 242, Parnell, Auckland 1151
www.auckanglican.org.nz
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The Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy (ICHC) Vacancies: Hospital Chaplaincy
Waitemata DHB, North Shore Hospital
Full-Time Hospital Chaplain based at North Shore Hospital; Waitemata DHB
1 x FTE General Chaplain Closes: 4 pm Friday 13 March 2020.
Click here for Job Description and Application Form:
Applicants can send their CV, Cover Letter and Application form to [email protected]
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Northland DHB, Whangarei Hospital
Part-Time (0.7 FTE) Hospital Chaplain based at Whangarei Hospital; Northland DHB
0.7 x FTE General Chaplain
Closes: 4 pm Friday 13 March 2020
Click here for Job Description and Application Form
Applicants can send their CV, Cover Letter and Application form to [email protected]
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Hawkes Bay DHB, Hastings Hospital
Full-Time Hospital Chaplain based at Hastings Hospital; Hawkes Bay DHB
0.5 x FTE Mental Health Chaplain and 0.5 x FTE General Chaplain
Closes: 4 pm Friday 6 March 2020
Click here for Job Description and Application Form
Applicants can send their CV, Cover Letter and Application form to [email protected]
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Diocese of Auckland Kerikeri Mission District - Priest-in-Charge
The Kerikeri Mission District is seeking a Priest-in-Charge to join them in ministry from the middle ofthis year. This is a post with a full stipend and housing, in a beautiful part of the Bay of Islands. Theyare making a transition from LSM to Mission District and need a Priest to lead and guide them inthat ongoing process as they establish a fresh vision for their mission and ministry together. Aprofile and application information can be found in the attached document below. Applicationsclose on Friday 28 February 2020.
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Vicar – Full time Wakefield and Districts in the Diocese of Nelson
Are you passionate about the Gospel and have a heart for creative ministry in both rural and urbancommunities working alongside hardworking and hospitable people – then the parish of Wakefieldand Districts will be the place for you. We are looking for a full time Vicar to encourage us to grow asa team, grow in our discipleship and in our ability to reach out in loving service in our communities.The successful applicant should have proven experience in rural ministry and leading andencouraging teams. Wakefield and Districts encompasses the large geographical area of Wakefield,Tapawera and Murchison. We are an evangelical diocese committed to biblical teaching and tomaking disciples.
For the successful candidate we offer an opportunity to join our diocesan team which is committedto working collaboratively to support one another across parish boundaries. We also offer a creativeenvironment for developing new models of mission.
Expressions of interest can be made through the Bishop's office by contacting the Bishop’s PA. POBox 100, Nelson 7040, Ph: 03 548 3124 Email: [email protected]
Please include a formal letter of enquiry and CV/Resume. Closing date for applications: 31 March2020.
The Parish profile can be viewed on the Diocesan website – click here
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Diocese of Christchurch Full Time Vicar CashmereParish
Is God calling you to St Augustine’s to partner with us in our faith journey to worship and serve ourLord Jesus?
Cashmere is situated on the north side of the Port Hills and rises above the southern end ofChristchurch.
St Augustine’s is an evangelical parish, having at its heart mission at local and overseas levels and avariety of worship styles. Central to the life of the parish is a strong pastoral ministry. Home groupsplay an important role in parish life, providing discipleship, exploration of faith and pastoral support.We place high value on strong Bible-based teaching.
Our new vicar will need clarity of vision and much energy.
· We look for a vicar with a heart for pastoral care and the ability and experience to minister to allages
· We look for a Christ-centred preacher and teacher: one who will navigate a range of views withsensitivity and respect. A person who both challenges and encourages us to move forward.
· We look for competence and skill to lead a diverse group of people, re-build lay leadership andimprove our diminished financial resources
· We look to re-build and grow the parish.
A parish profile and an expression of interest form are available by emailing the Executive Assistantat the Diocese of Christchurch: [email protected] or by phoning 03 348 6701.
Applications, which must include a CV, a response to the profile of not more than four pages, and astatement about your faith and personal approach to ministry, are requested by 5pm Monday 24February 2020 and are to be sent to [email protected]
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World Vision New Zealand - please see the website for details of currentvacancies https://www.worldvision.org.nz/about/careers/
Diocesan Events and CalendarRead on for events throughout the Diocese, includingfurther education and ministry training as well as a linkto a calendar for regularly scheduled meetings.
Let us know anything that your Parish, community service or other organisation is doing andwe will place it here. Make sure you visit this page regularly and keep all that is going on inyour prayers. Link to Diocesan Office Calendar
Regular meetings and events at/organised by the Diocesan office in a monthly calendar format
Link to Christian Calendar
Dates for feast days and other Christian observations
Up-coming Meetings and Events:
Waitoto Children's Choir - Free Community EventSaturday 29th February 2020 6pm - 7.15pm at Nations Church, South Dunedin.See this link for more information.
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Green Island Dunedin Community Garden Sustainable Living Workshop - Saturday 7 March9am - 3pm. Green Island Community Garden. Flyer attached.
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ART AUCTION: to raise funds for the stained glass window in honour of Arnold Spencer-Smith:Thursday March 12th 5.30-7.30pm Community Gallery, 20 Princes St, Dunedin
A diverse selection of highly collectable artworks by leading artist will be auctioned. The auctioneerwill be the actor, writer and producer Peter Hayden MNZM. Entry is Free and refreshments will be provided.
There will be a selection of artworks for sale before the auction.AUCTION VIEWING TIMES: 12pm-4pm Wednesday 11th March & 10am-4pm Thursday 12th March.
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Equipping for Ministry and Shared Worship Opportunities Quarterly Celtic-style Eucharist at St Paul's Cathedral-
This is provisionally set down for the fourth Friday in the months of February, May, August andNovember. In 2020 that is 28 Feb, 22 May, 28 Aug and 27 Nov. Rev'd Mary Greet has confirmed shewill be celebrating the Eucharist on 28 February at 12.10pm in the Chapter Room downstairs,accessible from the Octagon by the first side door, or internally by either of the two sets of stairs. Weare pleased to welcome the new Dean, the Very Rev'd Dr Tony Curtis, to this our first gathering forthe year – just a few days after his installation in the Cathedral (4pm Sunday 23rd). The autumnal /Lenten theme will be 'Testing times.'
Warm regards from co-ordinator Dr Helen Watson White: [email protected]
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Diocesan Lay Minister Training Day - Saturday 29 February 2020 9.30am - 4pm St Mark'sBalclutha.
This Training Day is open to anyone in the Diocese who is interested in attending, but it isrecognised as an essential part of the Licenced Lay Minister annual training requirements. Pleasesee attached Registration form for details, there is no registration fee.
Registrations due by this Friday 21 February.
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Lenten Quiet Day - a day set aside to prepare for Lent.
Saturday, 29th February 10am to 4pm.
All are welcome to a Retreat Day led by Rev’d Sandra Baird.
(Offered in conjunction with the Southern Coastal Deanery)
Venue: St Margaret’s Anglican Church, 4 Seaview Terrace Brighton.
Bring Bible, journal and pen if desired, bring your own lunch. Hot drinks provided.
Participants are invited to make an offering of a Koha to defray expenses.
To register and for further information please phone Maureen 03 456 0573;
021 10 71 401.
_______________________________________________________World Day of Prayer Service - prepared by the women ofZimbabwe
6th March 10am at St John's Roslyn. All welcome.
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FLEXILEARN FOR 2020: Formed for Mission: 8 weeks of 2hr online tutorials on Mondays from 17Feb to 8 Apr.Gospel of Luke: 8 weeks of 2hr online tutorials on Mondays from 27 Apr to 25 June.Doing Theology: 12 weeks of 2hr online tutorials on Mondays from 20 July to 22nd of Oct.Developing Inter-generational Community: 6 Weeks of 2hr online tutorials from 2Nov to 9 Dec.
Note the closing date for enrollment is 1 February. If you have uncertainties in enrolling please be intouch with Keith Gover or Richard Johnson. Watch this space for further information.
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CURSILLO 3 DAYS late afternoon 17 April - mid afternoon Monday 20 April @ St Peter's CollegeGore.
Cursillo is an Anglican spiritual Development program delivered in an Anglican Way. It includes talksmostly by lay persons, discussion, undergirded by worship, times of quiet contemplation and fun.Please make this event known in your congregation. Persons who attend must have a sponsor whocan be any person who has attended a previous Cursillo 3Days. If there is any potential attendeeunable to find a sponsor, please be in touch with Anne Gover. Cursillo has a system of forwardfinancing and the cost of any person attending is already paid. Everyone attending is given theopportunity to make a donation to Cursillo.--- See attachments.
2020 3-day Cursillo Application Form (Word)
(for 17-23 April 2020)
2020 3-day Cursillo Application Form (.pdf document)
What is Cursillo pamphlet
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NIGHT CHURCH IN SOUTHLAND REMINDER - NIGHT CHURCH takes place on the 1st & 3rdSundays of each month, 7pm at All Saints Invercargill. 2020 night church began on 2 February. Nextnight church is 1 March.
See also https://www.calledsouth.org.nz/organisations/
For Southland News to pass on, contact Keith Gover: [email protected] or 027 222 4055For all other news, contact the Diocesan Office
Bishop Steven's Diary 26 February -4 March 2020If you wish to invite Bishop Steven to an event or makean appointment to see him, it is very helpful if this canbe done through his EA Nicola [email protected] or 03 488 0826. Thankyou.
Wednesday 26 February
Various meetings
Thursday 27 February
Various meetings
3pm - 4.30pm Prayers for the Diocese @ St Mark's Green Island
Friday 28 February
Various meetings
Saturday 29 February
Various meetings
March 1 2020
10am - St Matthew's Dunedin
Monday 2 March
Day off
Tuesday 3 March
Various meetings
Diocesan Council and Trusts BoardMeeting 18 February 2020The Diocesan Council and Trusts Board meet on thesecond Tuesday of each month. Read on for some briefnotes from the latest meetings.
Diocesan Trusts Board
South Centre Board - this has a number of vacancies and is looking to strengthen itsmembership. See separate article requesting new board members. Please note, the closingdate for applications has been extended. Board Self Assessment - The Registrar has developed a self assessment tool for Boardsbased on information presented at the Governance Workshop led by Simon Caley, CEO of the(Taranaki based) Bishop's Action Foundation. The closing date for Board to complete this is28 February. See separate article for more information. Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board (DDTB). Two members have retired (see separate article)and the following people have been appointed for three year terms: Mr Stephen Grant, Rev'dDr. Peter Ross, Mr William (Bill) Paterson. The Trusts Board noted that there was a genderimbalance in this Board, we are looking to encourage greater diversity in futureappointments.
Diocesan Council
Omarama Project - the Misison Fund has been supporting a project from Upper CluthaParish to support a faith presence in Omarama. This has come to $4,000 over the past twoyears and has been led by Rev'd Ken Light. This has involved Ken working collaboratively withother denominations and as the former church has been successfully leased to WaitakiTourism, this work has now become self supporting. This is indeed "good news" forcommunities in this location.
Bishop's Update - two parishes (Gladstone in Invercargill and St Matthews Dunedin) are stillin the process of recruiting new clergy. +Steve has had recent contact with Archbishop Don(Hui Amorangi) and we are continuing to look at ways we can collaborate more and shareresources with our Māori brothers and sisters.
Diocesan Committee Structure - the Diocesan Council spent more time talking about thecurrent committee structures. We are planning to have updated terms of reference availableafter the March meeting and will be asking Synod members to prayerfully consider puttingtheir names forward for Diocesan Council and the related committees (working groups). Wewill also be working on some orientation resources for new members.
Special Synod on Selwyn College -Te Maru Pūmanawa - The Special Synod to considerSelwyn has been scheduled for 2 May 2020, and Diocesan Council reviewed the final reportfrom the Consultation panel and draft paperwork for the Hui. Information so far is containedin the above link, with Diocesan Council finalizing the paperwork at its next meeting. A copyof the Consultation Panel report for Synod members will be released with paperwork for theSynod on Friday 3rd April. We will be sending out a Synod reminder (the above article)electronically to all existing Synod members this week, which has information about closingdates for Bills, Motions and so on. The following motion was also passed:
Motion 9.3.2: that material in connection with the Special Synod re Selwyn College-Te MaruPūmanawa 2020 be issued both electronically and in printed form, on the basis that: (i) electroniccopies, and/or where requested printed copies, be sent out by Friday 3 April 2020 being 28 daysbefore that Synod and; (ii) printed copies of all material sent out electronically before the Synod beavailable to all members of Synod shortly after their arrival at Synod.
Funding Applications via the Social Transformation Committee - the following fundingapplications totaling $13k were approved by Council (with more being considered at its nextmeeting): Home of St Barnabas Trust grant for three hi-lo beds; Gladstone Parish, grant tosupport Playbreak Playgroup ministry.
Diocesan Registrar's report - Noted that the Diocesan Property Consultation has begun thismonth and that Strategic Pay are being engaged to help review pay and conditions of office-based staff.
Diocesan Child, Youth & Family Educator report - John Graveston is working on arecommendation to bring to Diocesan Council re linking into SafeCare for Child and Youthworker training/validation. He has been part of a small group organising the visit to Dunedinof Padraig O’Tuama (poet and theologian from Northern Ireland) from 24-26 March.
Property Matters - a number of projects are currently taking place, including exploringpartnerships with Habitat NZ for social housing projects for the Dunedin North and NorthInvercargill Parishes.
A reminder of who is on the Council
The Rt Rev’d Steven Benford, Rev’d Canon Michael Wallace, Rev'd Canon Gary Griffith-Smith; Rev’dDr. Andrea McDougall, Rev'd Elizabeth (Liz) Cheyne, Mrs Anne Gover, Ms Lisa Burton, Mr FredMcElrea, Mrs Trish Franklin, Ms Lynda Turner-Heaton.
In Attendance eachmeeting
Mr Andrew Metcalfe (Diocesan Registrar – Meeting support-minutes, Ven Michael Godfrey (DiocesanMinistry Educator), John Graveston (Diocesan Child, Youth, Family Educator)
Other Information
The Diocesan Council is the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Dunedin Synod as regulated byStatute 1: (To regulate the composition and procedures of the Diocesan Synod and toestablish a diocesan council). The Trusts Board considers applications for vacancies on variousBoards, Trusts and other Committees for Diocese of Dunedin organisations.
For any correspondence to the Diocesan Council or Trusts Board, contact Andrew Metcalfe:[email protected], Telephone (03) 488 0821. Any matters for these committees need tobe received 7 days before scheduled meetings so that members have time to read all the materialrequired.
Meeting Schedule (Tuesdays @ 10.30 am) for 2020:
10 March, 21 April, 19 May, 9 June, 14 July, 11 August, 8 September (Synod weekend follows), 13October, 10 November, 8 December.
Please continue to hold the Trusts Board and Diocesan Council in your prayers.
We've spotted a mistake in Statute11We have uploaded a new version of Statute 11 (HomeMission Fund) onto the website after spotting a mistakein clause 7 (a)
In the incorrect version, 7 (a) was repeated in 7 (b) i.e. we leftout that grants were available from this fund "to parishes,Pastorates and the Cathedral District where there is anassistant curate in training". The correct version is on the
website here, and we are reprinting hard copies of the statute for those who have hard copies.
Remember that as soon as statutes are printed they are uncontrolled, and the website will alwayshave the most up to date version.
You can visit the statutes area of the website here.
From Anglican Missions BoardPlease find attached the Tikanga Giving Schedule for theDunedin Diocese for January 2020.
Kia ora Dunedin Diocese
Please find attached the Tikanga Giving Schedule forthe Dunedin Diocese for January 2020.
Each parish is represented by the following colours:
• Green - where giving has increased (compared to the same time last year)
• Orange - where giving has decreased (compared to the same time last year)
• Blue - where giving is the same (compared to the same time last year)
• Brown - no giving this month
• Red - where there has been no giving for the year to date.
We have taken out the parishes that have not given for past year or so just to keep the table simple.
January always a very quiet month but the figure for this year is up on the one for 2019 – so that’s areally good start to the year. Thank you!
At the OMTP meeting next week, we will have a look at parishes that are no longer giving to get abetter sense as to why that might be (noting individual contributions are not included in theseTikanga Giving figures) and to see how Anglican Missions might get alongside and provide support.
Hei konā mai, Michael
Michael Hartfield
E. [email protected] T: +64 4 473 5172 M: +64 21 913 219
W. www.angmissions.org.nz FB. www.facebook.com/AnglicanMissions
PO Box 12 012, Thorndon, Wellington 6144, Aotaroa New Zealand
THE CLARK SCHOLARSHIPA scholarship for the children of Clergy - applications for2020 close on 30 June 2020.
The James and Edna Clark Scholarship paperwork is now available.
1. The purpose of the scholarship is to provide assistance towards the cost of tertiary study to thechildren of any person who has been, or is, a clergyperson of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, NewZealand.
2. The scholarship will be awarded to those who have shown pronounced talent in some aspects inthe study of science or biology at secondary school and wish to continue their studies in the fields ofscience or medicine at a university.
Please see the full terms and conditions of the scholarship attached plus the application forms.Applications close on 30 June 2020 and are for the 2020 academic year.
If you have any queries, please contact
Jill Schumacher,
Executive Assistant,
Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki.
Phone: (07) 857 0020
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.waikatotaranakianglican.org.nz
BereavementI recognise with sadness the recent death of Fr PhilipSallis, recently of the Auckland Diocese and previouslyPriest in the Dunedin Diocese.
We remember with gratitude his years of service as a Priest,in Dunedin and other Dioceses and hold his family in ourprayers at this time. Fr Philip's funeral was held in St Mary's-
in-Holy-Trinity in Auckland on 18 February 2020.
May he rest in peace and rise in glory.
+Steven.
In the MediaIn this space we highlight any recent media articlesabout our parishes, organisations and from the widerchurch that may be of interest. Please let us know if yousee or hear anything from the media in your communityworth sharing.
Anglican cathedral’s new dean welcomed. The collectivevoice of the Cathedral Choir rang out around St Paul’sCathedral in Dunedin as its new dean was installed
yesterday. As reported in the ODT on 24 February 2020. Have a look at our Called South Facebookpage for some more photos.
Hall may fall for social housing - "An Anglican Church hall in North East Valley is set to bedemolished to make way for social housing, as demand for accommodation in Dunedin continuesto rise." ODT 20 February 2020, including a video.
In the National & International Media
(with thanks to the Diocese of Christchurch)
Would you use a forgiveness emoji?Cathedral work imminentCoE changes carbon neutral target from 2045 to 2030 to show bold climate leadershipElectric Vehicles must be prioritised to meet carbon reduction targets—or perhaps trythese three new technologies?An update on the Catholic super parishes restructureA breakdown of the Salvation Army state of the nation report and statistics abouthousing, poverty and social hazardsPakistani Muslims help rebuild Catholic church for Catholic families living in theircommunityHow Bob and Freda Narev fled the Holocaust and became honoured KiwisSt Matthew-in-the-City's first female vicar Reverend Dr Helen JacobiTimaru's St Mary's Church towers under go check up to replace pinnacles
Last weekend's Three Bishops gathering in the West Coast
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Diocesan Property Consultation2020We are running workshops to help develop a morestrategic way of thinking about how we use our propertyassets to advance God's kingdom.The first one tookplace in Dunedin on 18 February. Remaining ones areopen to Clergy and Lay Synod reps as well as ParishWardens, with substitute places available Vestrymembers...
Workshops organised to date
Archdeaconry of Central Otago, Tuesday 26 May 2020, St Andrew's Church, 41 BlythStreet, Cromwell from 10 amArchdeaconry of Southland, Saturday 4 April 2020 (details to be confirmed) Archdeaconry of Oamaru-East Otago: Dates to be confirmed.
Bring yourself and a ballpoint pen to any workshop.
Why are we doingthis?
The Diocesan Council has been becoming increasingly caught up in property matters but withouthaving an agreed pathway for how to handle many situations apart from what is set out in Statute 3.
In the Synod held in 2019, the following motion was carried: That this Synod affirms the DiocesanCouncil intention to undergo a consultation process around the sale or other use ofproperties, buildings and other assets within the context of future mission within theDiocese.
This series of workshops throughout the Diocese this year that will take place in archdeaconrygroupings. They are open to Clergy and Lay Synod reps as well as Parish Wardens, with substituteplaces available to any Vestry members who have an interest or contribution to make around thisproperty discussion.
What do I need to do to prepare?
The information attached below provides pre-reading for the workshops. If you have any troubleaccessing or downloading any of the resources below or want a hard copy of variouspapers sent to you, please contact us by clicking this link, or email the Registrar with“Property Resources” in your subject line.
During the workshop, the following questions will be looked at in small (parish or communities ofinterest) groups, and you may find it useful to reflect on these before the workshop:
What are the particular dynamics you have around properties entrusted to you? (seepages 2-5 of the Diocese of Dunedin Strategic Property Strategy Consultation Paper 2020)In your setting, what is the most important consideration when thinking aboutproperty and how it can aid your ministry in the future? (think of this in terms of whereyou think your Parish might be at in 10-20 years time)What is your take on the Strategic Property Criteria? Anything not quite right? Anythingmissing? (see pages 7-8 of the Diocese of Dunedin Strategic Property Strategy ConsultationPaper 2020)If you were to rank in order of importance the suggested Strategic Property Criteria,what would this be? (individual exercise)What weight would you give to each criteria? (each person will be given 20 dots to"spend" as they want by placing these next to each criteria displayed in the room).
After the workshops, the combined feedback will be collated and given back to Diocesan Council forconsideration. We hope at the end of this process to have some information that will assist theDiocesan Council and Faith Communities in their decision making around property, with thepotential for motions/bills related to property to be taken to a future Synod.
Please continue to hold this process in your prayers.
Thy Kingdom Come 2020We're putting the finishing touches to this year’s ThyKingdom Come resources. Whether it is for the family,for your small group or for you - there's something foreveryone! All new resources will be out at the end ofFebruary.
This will include The Prayer Journal – which features artwork from world-renowned artist, CharlieMackesy; The traditional Novena and a new digital version of our flagship family resource - theFamily Prayer Adventure Map– with an augmented reality twist, which will also include anaccompanying new app! Watch this space.
Please visit the website for more information.
Karakia Pocket Pack - Te Reo MāoriResourcesWe have some resources to help you to pray a prayer orblessing in Te Reo Māori.
The first page has some blessings and prayers (karakia) inTe Reo Māori, including audio files you can listen to andpractice with. It's called Karakia Pocket pack as there is a linkto a document you can print out, fold up, pocket, and havenearby for handy reference.
The second page will link to some more resources that will give you similar access to more of NgaHakari Tapu - Liturgies of the Eucharist in Te Reo Māori. Watch this space for when we go live...
Thanks to the Rev'd Andrea McDougall from Oamaru-Maheno for making these available.
EASTER SEASON Retreat on StewartIsland -for Clergy/Pastors andSpouses.Monday 20th April– Friday 24th April
Stewart Island has many features that make it a great placefor a contemplative retreat - memorials and monuments,bush, beaches and birdsong. In fact the Island becomes thevessel that holds the retreat. Following 2 successful Easterseason retreats on this special Island where I grew up, I amagain offering the opportunity for clergy and other Churchworkers to receive spiritual refreshment following Easterministries. Easter themes will be interwoven with thephysical features of the environment. Spouses are welcome.
Numbers are limited so be in quick.
A moderate level of fitness is required for retreatants as we utilise the natural environment, andthere are hills to walk up and down. Ask if concerned.
For information please contact: Rev. Glenda Hicks at [email protected]; ph 0277114166
Arnold Spencer-Smith Window @All Saints DunedinA Commemoration service for Arnold Spencer Smith istaking place on Monday 9 March, as well as an ArtAuction on 12th March to raise funds for a stained glasswindow in his honour which will be installed at AllSaints' Church in Dunedin.
Monday 9 March Commemoration of Arnold Spencer Smith
5.30 pm Mass at All Saints followed by refreshments.7 pm lecture (in All Saints front hall) by Richard McElrea, author of Polar Castaways, the RossSea Party (1914 - 1917) of Sir Ernest Shackleton
Art Auction
A diverse selection of highly collectable artworks by leading artists will be auctioned. This will takeplace on Thursday March 12th 5.30-7.30pm at the Community Gallery, 20 Princes St, Dunedin.
The auctioneer will be the actor, writer and producer Peter Hayden MNZM.Entry is Free and refreshments will be provided.There will be a selection of artworks for sale before the auction.
AUCTION VIEWING TIMES: 12pm-4pm Wednesday 11th March & 10am-4pm Thursday 12th March
See an article from the Otago Daily Times for more background information: Windowto commemorate Spencer-SmithFacebook event inviteOn-line catalogue
PÁDRAIG Ó TUAMA inDunedin:‘Argue, For God’s sake’24 - 26 March 2020. Please read on for further details....
Pádraig Ó Tuama is an Irish poet and theologian who bringsinterests in language, violence and religion to his work. From2009-14, he led the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldestpeace and reconciliation organisation, and he now presents
Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios and also has the role of Theologian in Residence for OnBeing. Read more at www.padraigotuama.com
Pádraig is visiting New Zealand at the invitation of St John’s in the City PresbyterianChurch,Wellington. His week and events in Dunedin are hosted by the Centre for Theology andPublic Issues, University of Otago, the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin, and Student ChristianMovement Otago.
Posters are available for you to display - please see the end of this article
EVENTS:
Tuesday 24 March
Corrymeela: A Ministry of Reconciliation Amidst Fractured Communities in Northern Irelandand Beyond. Public lecture by Pádraig Ó Tuama, former leader of Corrymeela.
Venue: Archway 2, University of Otago: 5.15pm - 6.30pm.
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Wednesday 25 March
Conversion Therapy, Human Rights and Religious Freedom. An SCM discussion workshopfacilitated by Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Venue: Otago University Students' Association: 4.00pm - 5.30pm.
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Tenx9: Courage
Nine short stories on courage, facilitated by Paul Doran and John Graveston.
Venue: All Saints’ Church Hall, 786 Cumberland Street: 7.00pm - 9.15pm, Wednesday 25 March.
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Thursday 26 March
‘In The Shelter’: Living Well in a Troubled World
An evening of poetry, story, and Celtic Spirituality with Pádraig Ó Tuama.
Venue: St Paul’s Cathedral, 228 Stuart Street: 7.00 - 8.30pm.
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Further information is also here
Updating procedures on bestcommunion and pastoral practices.With the current international concerns over the Wuhanvirus, the General Synod office has forwarded helpfuladvice on best communion (and pastoral) practices.
The Diocese of Christchurch also has a web page with useful"extra" information and advice worth following
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Rev'd Canon Michael Hughes (General Secretary) writes:
"With the current international concerns over the Wuhan virus, it has been suggested to us fromsome with expertise in the field that it may be timely to revisit any previous policy/ advisories onbest communion (and pastoral) practices that you may already have from previous instances (i.e.around SARS/ AIDS/ Flu/ etc) - especially regarding hygiene during Liturgy and Eucharist –handshaking, hand cleaning, distribution and receiving of communion.
I see from email newsletters that some of you are already doing this.
As well as reassuring people that attending services and participating in communion is relativelysafe, there are some ‘best practices’ that can be encouraged.
For example the Anglican Church in Canada has online this advice:
“Nevertheless, eucharistic ministers should be instructed in the proper way to wipe the chalicebetween communicants. Some procedures that are helpful include:
(1) wiping the chalice on the inside of the rim as well as on the outside;
(2) opening the purificator to its full size so that a clean part of the purificator is used foreach communicant (it may be necessary for the minister to use more than one purificator);and
(3) rotating the chalice so that the next communicant does not drink out of the same placeon the cup.”
During the 2003 SARS crisis the Anglican Church in Canada developed some guidelines that arebased around good medical science. Links to these are below and the first pamphlet is also attachedas a PDF version to print.
Pamphlet on Liturgical Practice and the risk of infection
Eucharistic practice and the risk of infection
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Please contact us in the Diocesan office if you have any questions or would like more information.
Diocesan PrayersPlease let us know if you, or someone you know in theDiocese, has particular prayer needs and would like tobe included here.
Please pray for:
Christina Silkstone - for a full recovery and strong hip
Claire Christie
All those affected by recent flooding in Fiordland and Southland
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Please contact Nicola Wong [email protected] to include anyone here.
Please see this article for the Diocesan Cycle of Prayer.
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A prayer for our Diocese
O Lord, who has not stopped forming ussince the hour of our beginning;
Who has come among us to save us from ourselvesand to teach us to love;
Who dwells beside us and within usand below us and above us,
Give us the grace to think again.May we know the joy of true discipleship;
May our relationships with youand with each otherbe real and deep;
May we have the courage to give our best for the least.In the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen.
Diocesan Office Hours and ContactInformationThe office will be closed on Monday 23 March 2020 forOtago Anniversary Day.
Please read on for information about our usual opening hours.....
Peter Mann House is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm.
For anyone attending the office in person, there may be staff on site - we tend to lock the front doorif our reception area is unattended. There is a doorbell as well as a notice detailing phone numbersyou can call if there is anyone you need to see. We recommend you do let us know if you are comingin to to see us so we can make sure the right person is there.
Office contact information:
Nicola Wong (Bishop’s Executive Assistant): [email protected]
– Direct line: 03-488 0826
Andrew Metcalfe (Diocesan Registrar): [email protected]
– Direct line: 03-488 0821
Ginny Kitchingman (Diocesan Accountant): [email protected]
– Direct line: 03-488 0828
Dominique Aitcheson (Diocesan Senior Accounts Clerk): [email protected]
– Direct Line: 03-488 0825
Ven Dr Michael Godfrey (Diocesan Ministry Educator): [email protected]
– Direct Line: 03-488 0829
John Graveston (Diocesan Child Youth & Family Educator): [email protected]
– Direct Line: 03-488 0820 then press 6
To speak to Bishop Steven Benford, please contact his Executive Assistant, Nicola Wong.
Cursillo 3 day event April 2020Cursillo is a movement of the Anglican Church under theoversight of each Diocesan Bishop. The goal of Cursillo isto help the Church in its mission to bring all the worldand the whole of life under the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
The main way of doing this (and empowering Christians in this way) is through offering a three-daycourse for people to take part in. This provides the vision and offers an on-going process forachieving this goal. Cursillo equips Christians to live out their baptismal calling to serve Christ in theworld.
Below is the application/registration form for Dunedin Combined 23 which is being held at StPeter's College, Gore from Friday 17 April to Monday 20 April 2020. You can also look at the leafletthat explains Cursillo further and tells you about the process you need to follow to attend.
Dunedin Diocese uses a ‘Pay it Forward’ ethos so Dunedin Combined 23 has been paid for by thoseattending the previous three day Cursillo in 2018. Those attending this Cursillo will only be asked togive what they feel able to donate towards the next Cursillo. These donations are eligible for taxrefunds.
If you want any further information or would like to help sponsor someone to attend, contact AnneGover: [email protected] (03) 208 5235 or 027 311 0625
2020 3-day Cursillo Application Form (Word) (for 17-20 April 2020)2020 3-day Cursillo Application Form (.pdf document)What is Cursillo pamphlet
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