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Now seeking parish profiles
Between now and 15 July, we encourage boards of nomination to forward to us in electronic and print form profiles for the work group to consider for placing before graduating ordinands. If you need more information about what to place your profile, see the February 2005 Issue of Bush Telegraph.
We remind nominators and boards of nomination that while we have a parish profile, approaches cannot be made to ordained ministers. We plan to return parish profiles for which introductions have not been made by mid September at the latest.
Beyond that point, nominators are encouraged to contact the convener to check if graduating ordinands are still available for consideration.
Geoffrey Skilton
03 453 5357
geoffrey.skilton(at)paradise.net.nz
Tawa Union parish celebrations
On Saturday 11 June 2005 , TAWA UNION PARISH is celebrating the opening of its new premises and you are warmly invited to join in, at 11 am , at its centre at 6 Elena Place , Tawa, Wellington . MP Peter Dunne and the Mmyor of Wellington Kerry Prendergast will take part in the opening. Come along and take the opportunity to view our improved facilities for both the parish and the local user community groups. This is a valuable community facility and supports the parish's vision of playing an active role in developing and fostering community. For further information contact: Rona Belcher on 04-232-4675 or the parish office on 04-232-8844.
On Sunday 12 June 2005 , TAWA UNION PARISH will hold a Thanksgiving Service, at 9:30 am to dedicate the new premises. This service will be led by our Rev Dr Jim Cunningham. You are warmly invited to attend this service and join us for the morning tea to follow.
Aspiring Faith Community summer school
The next Summer School organised by the Aspiring Faith Community will be held in Wanaka from 15 to 20 January 2006.
Theme: Fundamentalism: Its many faces
Further details will be printed in the next Bush Telegraph.
Contact: brown.hawea(at)actrix.co.nz
Contact changes
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As from 9 March 2005, all enquiries relating to the following matters should be referred to Fiona Stenhouse (details below):
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Police checks
Assembly Office checks (Regulations 86A & B, 225 vi, 226v,)
Ministers information forms
Five year lists
Matters to do with Boards of Nomination
Ministry regulations and terms of call for ministers
Applications for reception to the ministerial roll
Employment of lay people in the Presbyterian Church
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Fiona Stenhouse
Human Resources Manager
Assembly Office
Laughton House
100 Tory Street
Wellington
Phone 04 801 6000
Fax 04 801 6001
Email fionas(at)presbyterian.org.nz
Fiona works Monday to Thursday.
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Enquiries regarding selection, assessment, terms of call and related matters should be referred to Fiona Stenhouse, Human Resources Manager. See details above.
Enquiries regarding training should be referred to the Rev Dr John Roxborogh, Co-ordinator of Lay and Recognised Ministry Training, School of Ministry, Knox College, Dunedin.
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<typohead type="4">Transition Ministry</typohead>
Enquiries regarding Transition Ministry should be referred to the Rev John Daniel, National Mission Enabler. Contact details:
PO Box 1131, Dunedin.
Phone 03 477 7948
Fax 03 477 6736
Mobile 027 438 8988
Email jckd@maxnet.co.nz
<typohead type="4">Resources</typohead>
As from 18 February 2005, enquiries regarding resources such as preaching kits and study material available from the Assembly Office should be referred to:
Miriama Pritchard
Phone 04 801 6000
Email miriamap(at)presbyterian.org.nz
Other contact details as for Assembly Office.
News from CWS
<typohead type="4">Fair Trade Fortnight </typohead>
Christian World Service is supporting Fair Trade Fortnight from 7-21 May 2005. The purpose of the Fortnight is to promote fair trade, with Trade Aid shops being a particular focus of activity. CWS is encouraging churches to focus on fair trade in the service on Sunday 15 May. Pentecost worship materials are now available. Download from www.cws.org.nz or contact gillian.southey(at)cws.org.nz CWS, PO Box 22 652, Christchurch .
The Biggest Morning Tea will be held at Trade Aid shops, 10am – noon , Saturday 14 May. All welcome for a cup of free fair trade tea or coffee.
<typohead type="4">Point Seven Campaign </typohead>
CWS thanks everyone who signed the Point Seven campaign calling on the government to meet the UN target of giving 0.7 percent of national income in overseas aid by 2015. The petition will be presented to Marion Hobbs, Associate Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, at parliament forecourt at 12 noon on Thursday 12 May. If you are in Wellington , please lend your support. There will be speeches, music and street theatre. Big crowds are needed!
<typohead type="4">Latest CWS youth resources </typohead>
The latest Youth Topics is now available. It focuses on disasters and appropriate aid responses with the usual thought-provoking quizzes, games and ideas for worship. Aimed at youth group leaders, Youth Topics is in a colourful poster format. Contact youth(at)cws.org.nz or ring Liz Whitehead on 03 366 9274 for your free copy.
<typohead type="4">Do you need a speaker? </typohead>
CWS is happy to provide speakers on CWS’s work, including partner groups, the trade and debt campaigns, and other poverty related issues. Contact Mary. cws(at)cws.org.nz or phone 03 366 9274