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EIDTS Study from Home
The Ecumenical Institute of Distance Theological Studies offers courses for people to study from their own homes.
In May a 20 week course will commence on Presbyterian (Reformed) Studies. This course will be tutored by the Rev Dr John Roxborogh and will be delivered via the internet. The course covers the history, theology and practice of the Presbyterian Church. It is intended for lay people as well as ordained.
Other courses commencing in June are Introduction to Pastoral Theology which will be tutored by the Rev Dr Mary Caygill and Theologies of the Hebrew Scriptures which will be tutored by the Rev Dr Keith Carley. Both of these courses will commence with three-day residential schools in Auckland and will then be delivered by distance learning.
For further information phone the Registrar 0800 667 969 or visit the Website at www.eidts.ac.nz
EIDTS Residential Schools
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On the weekend of Friday 4 June (evening) to Monday 7 June (mid-day) Keith Carley will be conducting a Residential School at St John's College, Meadowbank, Auckland on Theologies of the Hebrew Scriptures.
This is open to lay and ordained people. It will be a good course for lay people who want to learn more about the scriptures and it will be an excellent opportunity for ministers to brush up on their theology of the Old Testament (and earn CMF points!!!!).
The cost is $300 which includes food and shelter as well as the tuition.
This is a bargain !!!!! -- and a good opportunity !!!!!
The course is being run by the Ecumenical Institute for Distance Theological Studies and can be taken for audit (the residential course alone) or for credit (the residential course plus six months distance study with assignments).
For further information you can contact
Bruce Hansen at bahansen(at)xtra.co.nz
or the Academic Registrar at registrar(at)eidts.ac.nz
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Tutor Mary Caygill
The Rev Dr Mary Caygill will be conducting a Residential School in Pastoral Theology from Tuesday 8 June until Thursday 10 June at St John’s College, Meadowbank, Auckland.
This would be useful for lay and ordained people involved in pastoral ministry in a parish, or people who want to learn more and to grow in their personal understanding and care for others.
For further details contact the Academic Registrar, Ecumenical Institute for Distance Theological Studies, phone 0800 667 969, or email registrar(at)eidts.ac.nz
CWS - Don't Dump on Me! Campaign
New Zealanders use over 22 million plastic bags every week. Each plastic bag takes 500 years to break down. Every month New Zealanders throw out enough rubbish to fill a football field 30 stories high. The latest CWS Youth Topics, Don't dump on me, explores the impact of environmental issues on the global community. Designed for use with youth groups, this colourful poster activity programme tackles environmental issues through games,
activities, discussion starters, quizzes and worship material. Activities include:
Bye bye Tuvalu? Guess the contribution of different countries to global warming - which is threatening to wipe out entire Pacific nations
Taking action for the environment: how one group is fighting to protect their drinking water
Waste log: What is YOUR impact on the environment?
Free copies available from CWS. Contact youth(at)cws.org.nz or phone 03 366 9274/ 0800 74 73 72.
CWS Statement on Seabed and Foreshore
Concerned about the lack of informed debate, CWS is urging New Zealand to listen more carefully to Maori on the Foreshore and Seabed legislation currently before parliament. It encourages parishes and individuals to prayerfully consider their response and take action to protect human rights.
For a copy of the statement see www.cws.org.nz Background resources are available from the Ecumenical Coalition for Justice www.socialjustice.org.nz
Seabed and Foreshore - Background paper
The Auckland-based Ecumenical Coalition for Justice has written a background paper, Talking Points, on what it believes are the main issues for discussion by Church and community groups, when making submissions to the Select Committee on the legislation. This is available through its website www.socialjustice.org.nz.
About the Coalition: The Ecumenical Coalition for Justice was formed in 1999. Members are from the mainline denominations who have been active over the last 25 years on social justice issues, both nationally and internationally. Its initial focus was to promote fair trade policies. It has also produced resources for general elections and on child poverty. A current project on Church and Treaty of which this paper is a part has been funded by major Church aid and justice agencies.
Caring for Land and Sea Hui
A creational perspective on current debates on Genetic Engineering and the Foreshore and Seabed.
The Tamihana Foundation (exploring the transformation of culture by the Gospel in today’s society) is sponsoring a hui at Kainga Marae, 33 Mahora St, Kilbirnie, Wellington, on Friday 11 June (7-10pm) and Saturday 12 June (9 am – 5 pm).
The Hui will feature speakers The Right Rev Muru Walters, Bishop of te Upoko o te Ika, Fr Michael Gormly, Dr Charles Royal, Dr Scott Eastham, Petrus Simon.
For more information contact The Association for Christian Scholarship. Phone 04 4769 398 Email Petrus.Simons(at)xtra.co.nz.
Bible Society Celebrates 200 years
This year, the Bible Society are celebrating 200 years of translating, publishing, distributing and encouraging Bible use everywhere.
To celebrate they are offering churches an outreach focused New Testament in carton lots of 40 at $99.95 (including GST), for use in their ministry.
For more information contact 0800 424 253 fax 385 4624 or email orders(at)biblesociety.org.nz
Data Projector Bulk Buy Deal
The Baptist National Resource Centre is offering special deals on data projectors through some bulk buy arrangements.
Confirmed orders must be placed by 4 June 2004 for delivery around 20 June. Payment will be expected before or at the time of delivery, or by prior negotiation of terms for up to three years.
To order or for more information contact Helen or Sushila at the Baptist National Resource Centre. Ph (09) 278 7494 email sushila(at)baptist.org.nz.
They have chosen a robust brand of machine that has proven very suitable for the church setting. Details of the models available are below. If you want further specifications they can be emailed to you or you can visit the website www.boyd.co.nz and select Data Projectors from the menu bar then choose Ultra Portable &/or Portable & Fixed and then the specific model.
CP-X328
LCD size 0.7”
Brightness 2000ANSI
Resolution XGA
Weight 2.8 kg
Very Portable
Usual Price $5,400
Offer Price $3,550
CP-X385
LCD size 0.9”
Brightness 2200ANSI
Resolution XGA
Weight 3.2 kg
Very Portable
Usual Price $6,220
Offer Price $4,150
CP-X880
LCD size 0..99” (1.0)
Brightness 3000ANSI
Resolution XGA
Weight 5.7 kg
Portable
Usual Price $8,970
Offer Price $6,700
CP-X995
LCD size 01.3”
Brightness 4500ANSI
Resolution XGA
Weight 6.5 kg
Portable
Usual Price $12,980
Offer Price $8,950
Warranty is for two years for the machine and 500 hours or three months for the bulb.
They are also offering deals on Auriga Presenter Pro wireless control of PowerPoint presentations and ASUS Notebook computers. Contact the Baptist Resource Centre (contact details above) for more details.
Spiritual Growth Ministries Trust
Spiritual Directors’ Formation Programme 2005 - 2006
This comprehensive two year course is open to Christians of any denomination. It offers:
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Systematic study of spiritual direction
Regular workshops conducted by an ecumenical team of qualified leaders
Supervised practical experience
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For details contact the Co-ordinator:
Rev Sue Pickering
83 Vivian St
New Plymouth
Ph/fax ( 06 ) 759 2331
Email : sgmtp(at)xtra.co.nz or visit our website http://www.sgm.org.nz/index.html
Applications close 20 August 2004.
Aspiring Faith Summer School
The third Aspiring Faith Summer School will be held in Wanaka 16 to 21 January 2005.
Details will be announced in a future Bush Telegraph. Mark the dates in your diary now and plan to join us.
Alison Brown
Co-convenor Aspiring Faith Community