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Liturgy Workshops by Dorothy McRae-McMahon

World acclaimed Australian liturgist, Dorothy McRae-McMahon will visit New Zealand to run a series of workshops on liturgy this year and in 2005.

The first workshop was held in North Canterbury in mid-July. Similar workshops will be held throughout New Zealand this year and next.

The workshops explore worship ideas including New Zealand symbolism and will benefit lay preachers, presbyters, worship leaders, and all interested in creative worship and meaningful prayers.

Rosalie Sugrue, Chairperson of the Wellington branch of the New Zealand Lay Preachers Association, says the workshops will be a hands-on experience for participants and will draw on the ideas generated during the sessions.

For further information contact:

Rosalie Sugrue
Ph: 04 298 3334
sugrue(at)paradise.net.nz

Seasons of the Spirit

A reminder that there are substantial discounts available for people ordering this lectionary based Christian education material before 1 August 2004. It seeks to build strong faith communities by integrating worship, Christian education and service. Feedback on the resources has led to changes in the material available.

Mary Petersen (mjpetersen(at)xtra.co.nz) is available to run workshops, show sample copies of the material or discuss options. Any other queries, orders or requests for samples can be made to 0800 833 477.

Resources for Worship and Study

<typohead type="3">Preaching Notes and Prayers Kits</typohead>

Preaching Kit 6 – Pentecost 6-11 for 11 July – 15 August has been written by the Very Rev Neil Churcher of Dunedin and is now available both in printed form ($4 plus postage ) and on the website.

As with all the preaching notes, which cover every Sunday and special day of the Church year, these are based on the three year Common Lectionary readings. They are suitable for both lay and ordained preachers or can be used by groups either preparing worship or wanting to do some Bible study.

The notes contain exegetical material on each of the lectionary readings, preaching suggestions and prayers. These and other lectionary resources are available on www.presbyterian.org.nz in the “Find a Resource” section.

Ken Wall has produced an interesting study leave report called Identity - In Search of an Understanding which is available from him for $12 plus postage. He has done it in a format that could be used by individuals or groups for personal reflection and study.  Rev K Wall, 176 Cobden St, Gisborne, email: kswall(at)clear.net.nz.
If you are seeking a resource for a particular occasion please feel free to ask.  Verity Doak is in the office on Tuesdays and can help – ph: 04 381 8294 or email verityd(at)presbyterian.org.nz