Anglican Diocese of Waiapu
YEAR BOOK & Summary of Proceedings
SECOND SESSION
of the
SIXTY FIRST SYNOD held at Holy Trinity Parish Complex, Gisborne 12-13 September 2015
ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU Yearbook 2015
INDEX Page Numbers
Diocesan Appointments, Committees and Boards 1 4 Clergy Listing 5 7 Lay Synod Representatives 8 Parish Wardens 9 Minutes of the Second Session of the 61st Synod – First and Second Day 10 32
APPENDIX 1 General Diocesan Fund Budget for 2015/2016 33 36
APPENDIX 2 Diocesan Appointments 2015/2016 A1 Acts of the Bishop A2 A4 Standing Committee Report A5 A6 Children Youth & Families Committee A7 A8 Anglican Care Waiapu Report A9 A10 Waiapu Archives Report A11 Association of Anglican Women Report A12 Waiapu Overseas Missions Report A13 Statistical Report A14 A15 Whakatane Hospital Chaplaincy Report A16 Rotorua Hospital Chaplaincy Report A17 Hawke’s Bay Hospital Chaplaincy Report A18 A19 Tauranga Hospital Chaplaincy Report A20 Carter House Chaplain’s Report A21 Hodgson House Chaplain’s Report A22 Te Wiremu House Chaplains’ Report A23 Waiapu House Chaplain’s Report A24 Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison Chaplain’s Report A25 NZ Police/NZ Fire Service BOP Chaplain’s Report A26 Anglican Cursillo in Waiapu A27 Mission to Seafarers Report A28 A29 Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees A30 A31 Waiapu Bishopric Endowment Trust A32 Hereworth School Chaplain’s Report A33 Hereworth School Trust Board Chairman’s Report A34 A35 St Matthew’s Primary School Annual Report A36 Woodford House Chaplain’s Report A37 A38 Waiapu Diocesan Theologian A39 Diocesan Trusts Board A40 Diocesan Assessment Percentages A41
APPENDIX 3 Financial Reports Anglican Diocese of Waiapu F1 F25 Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees F26 F54 Waiapu Bishopric Endowment Trust F55 F63 Hereworth School Trust Board F64 F76 St Matthew’s Primary School F77 F102
********** ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU (Created 1858)
Juris - Eastern portion of the North Island of N.Z. bounded by 176 degrees longitude and by Ruahine Range to gorge of Manawatu River, thence eastward to South side of Cape Turnagain, containing 42,004 sq.kms. Description of Arms (Woodward), Azure a saltire argent, on a canton the arms of Auckland.
Former Bishops
1859 - W. Williams, 1876 1877 - E.C. Stuart, 1894 1895 - W.L. Williams, 1909 1910 - A.W. Averill, 1914 1914 - W.W. Sedgwick, 1929 1930 - H.W. Williams, 1937 1938 - G.V. Gerard, 1944 1945 - G.C. Cruickshank, 1946 1947 - N.A. Lesser, 1971 1971 - P.A. Reeves, 1979 1979 - R.V. Matthews, 1983 1983 - P.G. Atkins, 1990 1991 - M.J. Mills, 2002 1989 - G.H.D Connor, 2005 (Bishop in the Bay of Plenty) 2002 - J.W. Bluck, 2008 2008 D W Rice, 2014
Present Bishop of Waiapu
The Right Reverend Andrew Hedge, B.Theol. P.O. Box 227, Napier.
Telephone: Office (06) 835.8230 - Fax (06) 835.0680 - email [email protected]
Vicar General
Vacant
Deputy Vicar General
The Reverend Noel Arthur Hendery, LTh, B.A., Dip Tchg.
Dean
Waiapu Cathedral, Parish of St. John the Evangelist The Very Reverend Dr. Michael Godfrey, M.A.(Hons), B.D., PhD.
Chancellor
Mr Evan Turbott, LLB. (Hons), Notary Public
Chairperson of the three Regional Executives
The Reverend Adrienne Bruce Bay of Plenty The Reverend Stephen Donald Eastland The Reverend Tim Barker Hawke’s Bay
Cathedral Chapter
` The Very Reverend Dr Michael Godfrey, Colleen Kaye (Diocesan Registrar) The Right Reverend Andrew Hedge, Reverend Richard Vialoux, Reverend Ron Elder, Sue Dick, Christine Scott, Barbara Arnott.
Emeritus Appointments
The Reverend Canon Tim Delaney, B.A., M. Div (Hons) The Reverend Canon Bruce White, B.A., L.Th. Diocesan Tribunal Members
Reverend Adrienne Bruce Mr Alan Hall Reverend Robert Bruere Ms Fiona McKenzie Reverend Dorothy Brooker Mr Jon Olphert Reverend Joan Edmundson Mrs Nicola Roberts Reverend Brian Hamilton Mr Evan Turbott Reverend Noel Hendery
Administration Centre
Anglican Diocese of Waiapu cnr Raffles & Bower Street, Napier, 4140 P.O. Box 227, Napier Telephone (06) 835.8230 Fax (06) 835.0680 - Email [email protected]
Diocesan Registrar: Colleen Kaye, C.A. Ministry Educator: The Reverend Deborah Broome Finance Manager: Ms Tracey O’Shaughnessy CEO, Waiapu Social Services: Mr Peter O’Brien
Diocesan Representatives on General Synod
2013/2015
The Right Reverend Andrew Hedge Mr Hugh McBain The Reverend Jo Crosse Mr Evan Turbott The Reverend Peter Minson Sarah Crosse (Youth)
EDUCATIONAL
Hereworth School, Havelock North (Preparatory School for Boys) Te Mata Rd, Box 8074, Havelock North Headmaster, Mr Steve Fiet
St. Matthew’s Primary School, Hastings Eastbourne Street West, Hastings Principal, Mr Tim Anderson T.T.C, Diploma of Teaching
BOARDS AND COMMITTEES IN THE DIOCESE 2014/2016
Standing Committee
The Right Reverend Andrew Hedge Mr John Binns The Reverend Arthur Bruce Mr Peter Minchin The Reverend Alex Czerwonka Miss Alison Thomson The Reverend Dr Howard Pilgrim Mr Brian Watkins The Reverend Ron Elder Mrs Frances White The Reverend Paul Williamson
Boards of Nomination for Clerical Appointments
Bay of Plenty: Bishop Andrew Hedge, the Reverends Joan Minchin, Peter Minson, Mr Evan Turbott and Philippa Hales.
Eastland: Bishop Andrew Hedge, the Reverends Joan Edmundson, Pat Davidson and Mr Ray James and Mrs Francis White.
Hawke's Bay: Bishop Andrew Hedge, the Reverends Margaret Thompson, Mary Rowlands and Mrs Meg Dawson, Michael Morgan and Chris Malcolm. Board of Nominations for Election of Standing Committee
Bay of Plenty: The Reverend Robert Bruere, Miss Philippa Hales.
Eastland: The Reverend Joan Edmundson, Mr Paul Sparks.
Hawke’s Bay: The Reverend Dorothy Brooker, Ms Christine Kerr.
Diocesan Solicitors: Messrs Sainsbury, Logan & Williams, Napier Diocesan Auditors: Grant Thornton New Zealand Audit Partnership, Wellington
TRUST BOARDS AS AT 1.4.14
Hereworth School Trust Board (Incorporated)
1. Bishop Andrew Hedge 2. Mrs Kate Vautier 3. Mr Stuart Signal 4. Mr David Todd 5. Reverend Steve Hayes 6. Mr Rob Hansen 7. Mrs Anna Dury 8. Mr Jeremy Absolom
Representatives: Parent seats 2, 7 & 8, Diocesan seats 1,3,5, Old Boys' Assn 4, 6 & 9.
Auditor: Markhams, Hastings Secretaries: Staple Rodway
St. Matthew’s Primary School Board of Trustees
Proprietor’s Representatives Parents’ Representatives
Reverend Helen Wilderspin Mr Simon Evans (Chair) Mrs Margaret Dentice Mrs Wendy Nicoll (Vacant) Mr Raman Flair Mrs Juliette Swenson Mr Ary Van Oneselen Staff Representative
Kathryn Rowe
Waiapu Bishopric Endowment Trust
1. Mr Richard. Montgomery 4. Mr Michael Morgan (Chair) 2. Mr Phil Williams 5. Mr Garth Laing 3. Vacant 6. Vacant
Board Solicitors: Messrs Sainsbury, Logan & Williams, Napier Auditors: Grant Thornton New Zealand Audit Partnership, Wellington
Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees
1. Mr Richard Montgomery 4. Mr Michael Morgan (Chair) 2. Mr Phil Williams 5. Mr Garth Laing 3. Vacant 6. Vacant
Board Solicitors: Messrs Sainsbury, Logan & Williams, Napier Auditors: Grant Thornton New Zealand Audit Partnership, Wellington
Waiapu Anglican Social Services Trust Board
1. Mrs Nicola Roberts 4. Mr Geoff Yates 2. Mr John Palairet (Chair) 5. Mr Evan Turbott 3. Mrs Christine Scott 6. Bishop Andrew Hedge 7. Mr Brian Watkins
Solicitors: Messrs Sainsbury, Logan & Williams, Napier Auditors: Grant Thornton New Zealand Audit Partnership, Wellington Annual Retirement of Trustees in accordance with Title F, Canon 1, Clause 2.6 (General Synod)
By seat number in 2014 2015 2016
Waiapu Bishopric Endowment Trust 3 & 4 5 & 6 1 & 2
Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees, 3 & 4 5 & 6 1 & 2
Hereworth School Trust Board, 5 & 6 & 8 1, 2 & 9 3 & 4 & 7
Waiapu Anglican Social Services Trust Board 3 & 4 5, 6 & 7 1 & 2
DIOCESAN MEMBERS ON COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS OF THE ANGLICAN CHURCH IN AOTEAROA, NEW ZEALAND AND POLYNESIA – 20015/2016
Tikanga Pakeha Ministry Council The Reverend Adrienne Bruce Te Kotahitanga The Reverend Adrienne Bruce Tikanga Pakeha Mission Council Mr Hugh McBain.
DIOCESAN ADVISORY COMMITTEES
Diocesan Pension Committee
The Right Reverend Andrew Hedge Diocesan Registrar
Joint Regional Committees - Anglican Members
Hawke's Bay Reverend David van Oeveren (Regional Dean) Bay of Plenty Reverend Adrienne Bruce (Regional Dean) Gisborne/East Coast Reverend Stephen Donald (Regional Dean)
REGIONAL EXECUTIVES
Hawke's Bay
Mrs Elizabeth Crawley The Reverend Tim Barker (Chair) The Reverend Helen Wilderspin
Ex officio: Regional Dean for Hawke’s Bay (vacant).
Eastland
The Reverend Stephen Donald (Chair) Open to all who would like to attend.
Ex officio: The Reverend Stephen Donald (Regional Dean).
Bay of Plenty
The Reverend Adrienne Bruce (Regional Dean) Mr John Binns The Reverend Alex Czerwonka Mrs Lesley Cotterill The Reverend Paul Williamson
Ex officio: Reverend Adrienne Bruce (Regional Dean), (Chair).
DIOCESAN ORGANISATIONS
ASSOCIATION OF ANGLICAN WOMEN
President: Mrs Elaine Woods Secretary: Mrs Ainsley Max Treasurer: Mrs Helen Blow ALPHABETICAL LIST OF BISHOPS, PRIESTS AND DEACONS HOLDING LICENCES WITHIN THE DIOCESE OF WAIAPU AS AT 18th DECEMBER 2015
NAME LICENCE
Andrew Hedge Bishop of Waiapu Barker, Tim Priest Missioner of St Peter’s Church, Riverslea Barkla, Gaye Priest Assistant to the Vicars of Holy Trinity, Tauranga Boardman, Robert Deacon holding the Office as a Member of the Parish Ministry Leadership Team in the Local Shared Ministry Parish of West Rotorua Brooker, Dorothy Associate Priest, Cathedral Parish Broome, Deborah Diocesan Ministry Educator in the Diocese of Waiapu Bruce, Adrienne Regional Dean for Bay of Plenty Bruce, Arthur Vicar of the Otumoetai Parish; Chaplain to St. John’s Ambulance (Opotiki) Bruere, Robert Vicar, Whakatane Parish Bussell, Andrea Honorary Priest Assistant to the Vicar of the Parish, Havelock North Carey, Bryan Vicar of St Luke’s Anglican Church, Havelock North Carey, Rosemary School Chaplain at Hereworth School, Havelock North Crawford, Ann Local Priest within the Local Shared Ministry Team of St Barnabas Anglican Parish, West Rotorua Crosse, Jo Vicar of the Parish of Southern Hawke’s Bay Czerwonka, Alex Vicar of the Rotorua Parish Davidson, Pat Local Priest within the Waikohu Co-operating Parish Ministry Leadership Team; Assistant-Priest Chaplain at Te Wiremu Eldercare Home, Gisborne Day, David Associate Priest of the Southern Napier Region based at St Augustine’s with St Luke’s Dewdney, Ruth Vicar of St John the Baptist Church, Te Puke; Chaplain at Carter House, Te Puke Donald, Stephen Regional Dean, Eastland; Priest-in-Charge, Gisborne Parish Edmundson, Joan Vicar of the Waipaoa Parish Fillary, Frank Local Priest within the St Andrew’s Westshore Parish Ministry Leadership Team Flavell, Heather Priest Associate to the Parish of Central Hawke’s Bay Fulljames, Jennifer Priest Assistant to the Vicars of Holy Trinity, Tauranga Gilpin, Marie Chaplain to the Mission to Seafarers’ at the Port of Tauranga; Chaplain of the RSA, Tauranga Godfrey, Michael Dean of Waiapu and Vicar of the Cathedral Parish of St John the Evangelist, Napier Gordon, Lynette Vocational Deacon within the Ministry Support Team of St James’ Parish, Mahora Guest, Julie Deacon Assistant to the Vicar or Priest-in-Charge of The Parish of St Luke’s, Rotorua Hamilton-Jones, Joy Chaplain, Woodford House, Havelock North Hatchard, Christine Local Priest within the Local Shared Ministry Team of St Barnabas Anglican Parish, West Rotorua Hebenton, John Vicar of the Gate Pa Parish; Chaplain to St John’s Ambulance (Tauranga) and Chaplain to the Returned Services Association (Tauranga) Held, Sam Ecumenical Hospital Chaplain to the Tauranga Hospital Hendery, Alister Vicar of the Parish of Central Hawke’s Bay Hendery, Noel Priest-in-Charge of All Saints, Taradale Irving, Mary Vocational Deacon, Papamoa Mission Johnston, Susan Priest, BOP Regional Ministry Resource Team King, Dorothy Priest Associate to the Parish of Central Hawke’s Bay Kynoch, Nigel Local Priest within St Andrew’s Anglican Parish, Westshore, Napier Laver, Jane Deacon Associate to the Parish of Southern Hawke’s Bay McCullough, Rosalie Priest Associate to the Parish of Central Hawke’s Bay McGrory, Sheryl Priest Assistant, Gisborne Parish McMillan, Rosemary Priest Associate to the Parish of Woodville Martin, Maureen Ecumenical Hospital Chaplain to the Whakatane Hospital Maxwell, Bettina Priest Associate to the Parish of Opotiki and Chaplain to Peria House Minchin, Joan Priest Assistant of Te Puke Parish Minson, Peter Vicar of the Taupo Parish Moses, Don Minister of the Omokoroa Community Church Moses, Lynda Deacon Assistant for Omokoroa Community Church Mountfort, John Priest Associate to the Parish of Woodville Ngatoro, Frank Local Priest with the Waikohu Co-operating Parish Ministry Leadership Team Pilgrim, Graeme Associate Priest, Cathedral Parish, Priest-in-Charge of Puketapu Parish Pilgrim, Howard Diocesan Theologian Pirikahu, Pelly Ecumenical Hospital Chaplain to Hawke’s Bay Hospital Reynolds, Jenny Local Priest within the Edgecumbe/Kawerau Parish Ministry Leadership Team Robertson, Ian Local Priest within the Edgecumbe/Kawerau Parish Ministry Leadership Team Rowlands, Mary Priest Associate to the Parish of Central Hawke’s Bay Senior, Richard Local Limited Licensed Priest with the Ministry Team of the St Paul’s Parish, Wairoa Showan, Wendy Ecumenical Chaplain and Link Chaplain to the NZ Police and Fire Service in the Bay of Plenty Spence, Richard Priest Assistant to the Bishop, incorporating Diocesan Spiritual Director for Cursillo in the Waiapu Diocese, and Chaplain to the Mission to Seafarers’ at the Port of Napier Sutherland, Deb Priest Associate to the Parish of Central Hawke’s Bay Swinburne, Doreen Village Chaplain to Bayswater Lifestyle Village, Tauranga Tamepo, Emily Local Priest, Turangi Parish Tapper, Jan Chaplain, Waiapu House Te Kira, Leo Priest-Missioner of the Southern Napier Region based at St Augustine’s with St Luke’s Thompson, Margaret Associate Priest and Cathedral Administrator, Cathedral Parish van Oeveren, David Regional Dean for Hawke’s Bay Vialoux, Richard Vicar of the Mt Maunganui Parish Walker, Barbara Chaplain, HB Regional Hospital Walker, Elsie Voluntary Chaplain at Peria House, Opotiki Wilderspin, Helen Vicar of the Hastings Parish Williams, Jon Priest Assistant, Cathedral Parish Williamson, Dale Co-Vicar, Holy Trinity Tauranga Parish Williamson, Paul Co-Vicar, Holy Trinity Tauranga Parish
THE CLERICAL DIRECTORY CONTAINS FULL DETAILS OF CLERGY QUALIFICATIONS ALPHABETICAL LIST OF BISHOPS, PRIESTS AND DEACONS WITH A PERMISSION TO OFFICIATE OR WITH A LETTER OF AUTHORITY IN THE DIOCESE OF WAIAPU
NAME LICENCE
Barber, Petra Letter of Authority Beale, Jenny Permission to Officiate Bennett, Bill Permission to Officiate Bradley, Margaret Permission to Officiate Bradly, Lewis Permission to Officiate Brake, Gaelyn Permission to Officiate Briant, Lenore Permission to Officiate Brown, Ursula Permission to Officiate Buchanan, Dermot Permission to Officiate Chapman, Bill Permission to Officiate Clark, Gerald Permission to Officiate Crawford, Joyce Permission to Officiate Crawshaw, Geoffrey Letter of Authority Dalloway, Joan Permission to Officiate Davidson, Lex Letter of Authority Delaney, Timothy Letter of Authority Dinniss, Ann Permission to Officiate Duncan, Hamish Permission to Officiate Dymock, Phil Permission to Officiate Elder, Ron Permission to Officiate Fairbrother, Erice Permission to Officiate Fitzgerald, Olwen Permission to Officiate Flavell, John Permission to Officiate Flower, Brian Permission to Officiate Garrett, Deborah Permission to Officiate Greenway, Margaret Permission to Officiate Greenaway, Jim Permission to Officiate Hamilton, Brian Permission to Officiate Harvey, Betty Permission to Officiate Hendery, Noel Permission to Officiate Hickman, Geoff Permission to Officiate Hicks, Harry Permission to Officiate Husband, Gary Permission to Officiate Johnson, Sheila Permission to Officiate Keene, Tessa Permission to Officiate Lee, Deidre Permission to Officiate Malcolmson, Adrienne Permission to Officiate McNeill, Roger Permission to Officiate Mills, Murray (Bishop) Permission to Officiate Moore, Bruce (Bishop) Permission to Officiate Neilson, Geoffrey Permission to Officiate Nicolas, Pat Letter of Authority Robertshawe, Ralph Permission to Officiate Robertson, Ian Permission to Officiate Sanders, John Permission to Officiate St. George, Douglas Permission to Officiate St. George, Ruth Permission to Officiate Speedy, David Permission to Officiate Sweeting, Eric Permission to Officiate Van Gend, Anne Permission to Officiate Wakerley, Jim Permission to Officiate White, Bruce Permission to Officiate Williams, Kath Permission to Officiate
* Those without specific designation are those clergy living in the Diocese LAY SYNOD REPRESENTATIVES 2015
CHANCELLOR Mr Evan Turbott
CATHEDRAL Miss Alison Thomson CLIVE Mr Tom Libby DANNEVIRKE Mrs Lynette Morgans EAST COAST Mrs Aria Lelievre EDGECUMBE/KAWERAU Mrs Jose Mir GATE PA Ms Ava Gardner L of A (Alt Cliff Simons) GISBORNE Mrs Kay Scragg HASTINGS Mr Randev Peiris HAVELOCK NORTH Mr Brian Watkins MAHORA Mr Steve Cave MT MAUNGANUI Mrs Felicity Street OMOKOROA Mr Peter Ewart OPOTIKI Mrs Gloria Lewis OTUMOETAI Cherie Crawshaw PAPAMOA MISSION Mr Stephen Johnston PUKETAPU Mrs Margie Symonds L of A PORANGAHAU RIVERSLEA Mr Bruce Tregonning ROTORUA Mrs Carol Gillice ST AUGUSTINE’S Christine Kerr TAKAPAU/NORSEWOOD/ORMONDVILLE Mr J Waldin TAMATEA TARADALE Mr Peter Williamson TAUPO Mrs Marion Wilson TAURANGA Mr John Binns TE PUKE Mr Peter Minchin TURANGI Mr Geoff Bell WAIKOHU Mr Paul Sparks WAIPAOA Mr Ray James WAIPAWA Mr Hugh McBain WAIPUKURAU Mrs Janette Hudson WAIROA Mrs Vicky Manson WEBER Miss Sarah Crosse WEST ROTORUA Mrs Kathleen Roper WESTSHORE Jan Marrington WHAKATANE Miss Philippa Hales WOODVILLE Mr Brian McMillan
AAW Mrs Elaine Wood AAW Mrs Catharine White STANDING COMMITTEE Mrs Frances White
DIOCESAN YOUTH FACILITATOR Jocelyn Czerwonka HB/EASTLAND YOUTH FACILITATOR Sandi Hall DIOCESAN INTERN Samuel Frost BOP YOUTH Tess Le Guern EASTLAND YOUTH David Gordon HB YOUTH James Smith L of A WASSTB Mr Peter O’Brien WASSTB Mr John Palairet (Chair)
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DISTRICT VICAR’S WARDEN PEOPLE’S BISHOP’S WARDEN WARDEN
CATHEDRAL Mr Martin Williams Mrs Jeanne Ayson CLIVE Mr Tom Libby DANNEVIRKE Mr Robert Bell Mr Murray Cushing EAST COAST Miss Buddy Kururangi EDGECUMBE/KAWERAU Mrs Beverley Robertson Mrs Jocelyn Coburn GATE PA Mr Cliff Simons Mr Clark Houltram GISBORNE Mrs Patricia Housden Mrs Chesley Birch HASTINGS Mrs Alison Kerr Mrs Pauline Jamieson HAVELOCK NORTH Mr Alistair Bowes Mrs Jan Wilson MAHORA Mr Steve Caves Mrs Jill Pattison MOUNT MAUNGANUI Mrs Shirley Shilling Mrs Judy Friend OMOKOROA Mr Mark Wickham Mrs Olwyn Nicholls OPOTIKI Mr Simon Dondi Mrs Lois Watson OTUMOETAI Mrs Viv Heimann Mrs Diane Sorensen PAPAMOA Dr Miranda Churchill Mr Steve Johnson PORANGAHAU Mrs Carol Tipene PUKETAPU Mr Ian Littlejohn Mrs Fiona Duley REPOROA RIVERSLEA Mr Steve Ellison Mrs Michelle Thornton ROTORUA Mr John Carr Mrs Carol Gillice ST AUGUSTINE’S Mrs Denise Wheeler Mr Keith James TAKAPAU Mrs Patricia Tod TARADALE Mr Bruce Welby Mrs Val Chapman TAUPO Mrs Lesley Cotterill Mrs Mary Grant TAURANGA Mr John Rose Mrs Elizabeth Price TE PUKE Mr Peter Minchin Mrs Jackie Martin TURANGI Mr Geoffrey Bell Mr James Jefferson WAIKOHU Mrs Lovey Harrison WAIPAOA Mr Jonathon Harris Mrs Kerry Smith WAIPAWA Mrs Judy Butler Mr Chris Wheeler WAIPUKURAU Mrs Maureen James Mrs Jennifer Davies WAIROA Mrs Vicki Manson Mrs Rosemary Clark WEBER Mrs Sue Morgans WEST ROTORUA Mrs Diana McArthur Mr Rongo Tahata WESTSHORE Mrs Meg Dawson Mr Tim Richards WHAKATANE Mrs Gillian Dowd WOODVILLE Mrs Vicki McMillan Mrs Rona Squires.
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Minutes of the Second Session of the 61st Synod held on Saturday 12th September and Sunday, 13th September, 2015 At Holy Trinity Parish Complex, Derby Street, Gisborne commencing at 9.00am with Eucharist.
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
Following the 9.00 am Eucharist service, the President, the Right Reverend Andrew Hedge, opened the Synod at 10.15am and welcomed all members.
New members of Synod were invited to introduce themselves, also Youth Stewards were introduced.
Before the President read the “In Memoriam” list, he advised of two deaths in the last day or two – the names of Bruce Welby (Vicar’s Warden at Taradale Parish) and John Kerr (husband of Vicar’s Warden at Hastings Parish) to be added to the list. The President then read the list of “In Memoriam” and invited members to pause for a moment of silent reflection.
DECLARATION OF A QUORUM
The Diocesan Registrar confirmed that a quorum was present and the President declared Synod in session.
PROCEDURAL MOTIONS
The President moved items 1-2 on the Order Paper. i. Establishing Hours of Business ii. Procedural Motions.
HOURS OF BUSINESS
The hours of business of this Synod shall be: -
SATURDAY 12 September 2015
Synod Morning Session 9.00 am to 12.30 pm Morning Tea 10.30 am Lunch 12.30 pm Afternoon Session 1.15 pm to 5.30 pm (including afternoon tea at 3pm) Social – Drinks 5.30 pm to 6.00 pm Social - Dinner 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm Evening Session 7.30 pm – 9.00 pm
SUNDAY 13 September 2015
Synod to resume Synod Service 10.00 am to 12.00 pm (including morning tea following service) Lunch 12.00 pm Afternoon Session 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm (including afternoon tea at 3pm) Except that when in the opinion of the President the discussion on any particular item on the Order Paper is almost completed, an extension of time may be allowed for its completion, provided that the sitting finish not later than half an hour after the stated time. Unfinished business will be referred to the Standing Committee.
SYNOD ARRANGEMENTS
a) That the Minutes of the proceedings of the First Session of the 61st Synod as printed in the 2014 Year Book on pages 10-50 be taken as read and confirmed in accordance with Diocesan Standing Order 8(d). b) That the following persons be granted a seat in this Synod with the right to speak:
Archbishop Philip Richardson Archbishop Brown Turei Bishop Ngarahu Katene
Samuel Frost – Diocesan Ministry Intern Diocesan Youth attending.
Rev’d Mike Hawke, Anglican Missions Board
c) That the following Officers be appointed for the Second Session of the 61st Synod of this Diocese:
Committee Chairperson Mr. Hugh McBain Committee Deputy Chairperson Mr. Brian Watkins Clerical Secretary Rev’d Margaret Thompson Lay Secretary Miss Philippa Hales Timekeeper Rev’d Julie Guest
GREETINGS
The President announced greetings from: -
Right Reverend Ross Bay and Right Reverend Jim White and the Diocese of Auckland The Most Reverend Philip Richardson on behalf of the Archbishops of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Right Reverend Helen-Ann Hartley and The Most Reverend Philip Richardson and the Diocese of Waikato and Taranaki
APOLOGIES
Clergy: Rev’d Dermott Buchanan Hodgson House Chaplain Rev’d Andrea Bussell Havelock North Parish Rev’d Rosemary Carey Havelock North Parish Rev’d Patricia Davidson Waikohu Parish Rev’d David Day St Augustine’s Parish, Napier Rev’d Lynette Gordon Mahora Parish Rev’d Sandra Johnston Papamoa Mission Rev’d Dot King Takapau/Norsewood/Ormondville Parish Rev’d Maureen Martin Whakatane Hospital Chaplain Rev’d John Mountford Woodville Parish Rev’d Graeme Pilgrim Cathedral Parish Rev’d Dr Howard Pilgrim Diocesan Theologian Rev’d Wendy Showan Gate Pa Parish/NZ Police Chaplain Rev’d Craig Smith Ruahine Mission Rev’d Dr Debbie Sutherland Waipukurau Parish Rev’d Emily Tamepo Turangi Parish Rev’d Barbara Walker HB Regional Hospital Chaplain Rev’d Adrienne Bruce Regional Dean, Bay of Plenty Rev’d Arthur Bruce Otumoetai Parish Rev’d Jon Williams Cathedral Parish Rev’d Linda Moses Omokoroa Parish Rev’d Helen Wilderspin Hastings Parish Rev’d Richard Spence Mission to Seafarers
Laity: Ava Gardner (Alt Cliff Simons) Gate Pa Parish Hugh Margie Symonds Puketapu Parish James Smith HB Youth Representative Janette Hudson Waipukurau Parish
Motion Carried
ELECTION OF MEMBERS TO GENERAL SYNOD
The President called for nominations to be received up to 5pm on the first day. Nominations and supporting biographical information will be posted on the noticeboard and an election held on the second day of Synod.
PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS
Greetings and peace to you as we gather to join together for this Second Session of the 61st Synod of the Diocese of Waiapu, in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Our time together over the coming days will offer us the opportunity to focus on our life as a diocese, together making decisions as we meet in three houses of Bishop, Laity and Clergy.
It was in 1859 that the Rt Rev George Selwyn, the Bishop of New Zealand, summoned the first General Synod of the Anglican Church in this country. What was extraordinary about Selwyn's summons was that he called the church together in three houses; the House of Bishops, the House of Clergy, the House of Laity. This pattern, of a church that is Episcopally led and Synodically governed, is something that we take for granted now but at its time the inception of Selwyn’s particular model was something new to the life of the Anglican Communion. Now as we meet together we follow in those same footsteps to make decisions about the life of our church in Waiapu and in relationship with our brothers and sisters in Christ in our province of Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia.
We celebrate our identity in Waiapu recognising that we share partnership with two Hui Amorangi in Te Manawa o Te Wheke across the Bay of Plenty and Te Tairawhiti across Eastland and Hawke's Bay. Partnership is an important element of the life of the church in the 21st century, not only between our three Tikanga but also within the wider Anglican Communion, across ecumenical groups and within the local communities that we are spread across from Omokoroa to Woodville and Turangi to Gisborne. Partnership will be a theme of discussions at the upcoming meeting of the Bishops of our Province later this month.
Partnership requires us to recognise potential in one another across groups, to consider what we may learn from the other and how we may grow because of time spent with others. Partnership approaches relationship from a perspective of not seeking to solve problems or correct apparent inaccuracies, but rather, with a humble mind and heart, to listen, understand and serve. In the coming years our understanding of partnership needs to be teased out and developed in each circumstance where we intentionally aim for that model of a way of relating to others in ministry. We need to be prepared to accept that we will make mistakes but it’s even more important to be clear with one another about expectations and committed to one another for the long term.
It is very nearly a year since I was enthroned as Bishop of Waiapu. Several themes have emerged in my personal reflections of the past 11 months; Welcome; Identifying challenges; Finding ways of responding to those challenges; Looking at the far horizon and beyond.
Welcome: “Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let's not be afraid to receive each day's surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or as joy. It will open a new place in our hearts, a place where we can welcome new friends and celebrate more fully our shared humanity.” Henri Nouwen
I have been privileged to enjoy a very warm welcome throughout the Diocese as I have travelled to be with you in many of the Parishes and Chaplaincies of Waiapu. I have enjoyed celebrating the Eucharist in 18 parishes and 2 schools during the past 11 months, in some places on more than one occasion and on some occasions for visits other than a Sunday morning service. I look forward to my visits to parishes for Sunday services, and in particular over the coming months to conclude my first visits to each parish in the Diocese.
Identifying challenges: In my first few months as Bishop I joined with each Regional Dean to journey with them around the three regions of the Diocese as a way of orientation for myself into Waiapu. In each parish we met with the leadership group of the parish as described by the Vicar, Priest- in-charge, or Wardens of the parish. Our conversations tended to move quickly from a welcome to focus on the questions of what characterises the particular parish, and how that parish relates to the wider community. The conversation around these questions often raised challenges that the parish leaders identified both within and without the church. The challenges were unsurprisingly familiar from place to place around Waiapu often described in terms of ageing congregations, reduced attendance, financial sustainability, identity and leadership. These challenges were sometimes coupled with reflections of potential for opportunities as well, such as developing deeper relationships with Anglican Care Waiapu services and responding to initiatives in the wider community.
Finding ways of responding to those challenges: In some parish settings the challenges have been crystallised over recent years to a point where changes were required quickly in order to respond to need. The Ruahine Mission is a good example of how change was possible in this past year because of the needs that were identified in the review of the model in early 2014. The majority of those early conversations that I had with the parishes in the Ruahine, with the Rev’d Jenny Dawson who was the Regional Dean for Hawke’s Bay, were broadly speaking about seeking change to the model of ministry. There is significant change taking place in terms of models of ministry for parishes in Ruahine which will see the institution of two new parishes, Southern Hawke’s Bay and Central Hawke’s Bay. This model was developed earlier this year in consultation with the parishes of Ruahine. As a Synod we will be asked to take the first steps toward acknowledging the change of models of parish-based ministry across that region. The changes involved in creating these two new parishes have been largely received positively, but I also want to acknowledge that the change has been painful for some who are involved in the parishes.
You will also all be aware that there has been a significant change signalled for the parish of Gisborne. The parish no longer meets the requirements for being able to sustain a stipend and so I have needed to act to make changes here that reflect that reality. As we meet for this Synod we are in the midst of the process around that for this parish, a process that is difficult and painful for all concerned.
Changes in ministry, those I’ve mentioned and other forms of change in different places, are often experienced as a mixture of both positive and negative, enjoyable and painful, easy and difficult and everything in between. Change is driven by different factors, needs, influences, and developments in different situations and will yield different outcomes in different situations. I accept that change, and all that comes with it is a necessary part of our life in the church and that changes in models of ministry will be a significant part of our discussions as a church, not only in Waiapu, but also across the Province and the Communion for a long time to come.
Looking at the far horizon and beyond: In order to respond well to change we need to keep our attention focused on the far horizon and beyond. We need to have our focus on the broader picture of the purpose of the church, as well as the particular details of the boat we’re sailing. Our calling to be the Body of Christ requires us to love God with all our heart mind and soul and to love neighbour and ourselves, to proclaim the Good News, call people into the church and nurture believers, to serve the needs of others, to walk humbly seeking justice and loving mercy, to protect and care for creation. To enable ourselves to be the Church in this way we need to focus our lives in prayer to God and allow ourselves to be transformed more and more by day and night into disciples of Christ. It is only our focus on God through regular prayer and continued discipleship that will allow us to keep a clear focus on developing our ministries, respond to challenges and seek to explore opportunities.
At a very practical level I signalled to the Standing Committee in November last year that there are four areas of ministry that cover across the Diocese that I have identified as needing some attention over this year and next. In no particular order they are:
1. Property committee - There is a need for our parishes to be supported in any development of their plant with the correct skill base of tradespeople and professionals who can offer advice and also assist in processes for consent application. There is also the need for the Diocese to have access to people who can support parishes and the Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees in dealing with issues of seismic assessment and strengthening. I have begun conversations with WBDT about how we best address this need in the Diocese.
2. Ministry committee - The Diocesan Ministry committee has not been in place for several years now and will be reconvened with the appointment of the new Ministry Educator, The Rev'd Deborah Broome. The committee will initially be comprised of myself and the Regional Deans to allow for a period of induction for Deborah into Waiapu and to assist with setting priorities for the coming year. I expect that the committee will be reformed after Deborah's first 6 months or so in her role. The Ministry Committee assist the Bishop and Ministry Educator to assess education needs and priorities for the diocese including all areas of ministry, lay and ordained.
3. Statutes/Canon revision committee - The Diocesan Canons are in need of continual review, which is a task that is onerous if left to one or two people. I intend to gather a small group of people with legal expertise and experience in the church to review the Canons with me over the coming years. This is a common practice in several dioceses and allows us the chance to review and enact changes, as we need to at Synod with confidence.
4. Communications committee - Communication across the Diocese is in need of review and planning for the future. You will see that this theme has been picked up by others in a motion before this Synod, which I am supportive of, as we need to consider not only the best methods of communications to employ in the Diocese but also the message we convey in that communication.
The significance of an Anglican presence in our communities and having a significant Anglican presence in the local community should not be underestimated. The Anglican Church is broadly recognised in most of our communities as being a reliable, approachable, reasonable part of the community. Across the country we are showing a commitment to staying with rural communities when other churches find it hard to continue. Lots of Anglicans have a presence in small communities through their work, service, and political, sport and social relationships across the community. The challenge for us all is to articulate our faith in the midst of those community settings; to behave in a way which reflects the Gospel and doesn’t bring discredit to the Church; to explore the shape of the Anglican footprint in our communities. Benjamin Brock-Smith, Director of Future Church programmes for the Diocese of Dunedin, presented to the recent Clergy Conference and offered a reflection on how that diocese is approaching this issue. Benjamin described the process as “Engage, Explore, Experiment”. Engage in your communities and be involved in the life of what’s around you. Explore the potential for expressions of the 5 marks of mission in that community. Experiment with new ideas, reflect and refine. It’s not a new approach by any means, but it is a good reminder that we need to focus on God, and on what God is calling us into that is around us in our communities.
The response of the Anglican Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand and Polynesia and The Catholic Church in New Zealand, along with other Churches, to the current Syrian refugee crisis has featured prominently in the media during the past two weeks. The Anglican and Catholic churches have taken a lead in the country in challenging the government to reconsider the number of refugees we can accept and also providing support for the New Zealand Red Cross as the lead agency for the resettlement of refugees in New Zealand. This has been enabled by the influence of the Archbishops supported by the local church. I’m sure we’re keen to discuss this at some stage during Synod and I will be open to considering a non-contentious motion arising from Synod to enable this to happen. How do we help? Archbishop Philip Richardson and Cardinal John Dew have met with the New Zealand Red Cross this week in response to the Government’s announcement of an increase in the numbers of refugees that New Zealand will accept. There is a clear and simple need arising from NZ Red Cross at this stage, and that is to have one person appointed as a coordinator within each Diocese to be a contact point for communication and sharing information. I imagine that this role could develop once needs are clearly identified by the NZ Red Cross-and responses called for across the church. Until we know more about what is required I think we need to simply stand ready to assist where possible. It seems unlikely that refugees will be resettled in Waiapu as the current centres listed by the Refugee Resettlement programme are Auckland, Waikato, Manawatu, Wellington and Nelson but that does not mean that we cannot be of assistance. Exactly what that assistance will look like remains to be seen, but regardless we need to be ready to support this effort and respond with our brothers and sisters in Christ.
I commend to you the prayer prepared for this situation by Bishop Helen-Ann;
God of compassion and mercy, Your children cry out in their distress. We pray for your guidance in bestowing wisdom upon our leaders. May their hearts be attuned to Your will. May they respond with open arms to welcome those who flee terror and war. We ask your protection on all those without homes, and we who have shelter give us a hunger for justice. May the power of Your Holy Spirit inspire us to speak out for those without voice. In the name of Your Son Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour we pray, Amen.
I bring you greetings from the Archbishop of Papua New Guinea, Clyde Igara, and the Bishops, Clergy and Laity of the Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea. I returned to New Zealand on Tuesday evening at the end of a two-week pilgrimage through PNG with a total of 23 pilgrims from the Dioceses of Waiapu, Rockhampton, Australia and Norwich, England. The pilgrimage visited each Diocese of ACPNG, some in small groups, but for the most part together as a whole. I, along with others from Waiapu, will be preparing reflections on the pilgrimage for a future edition of Waiapu News. It is possible that some or all of the Bishops from PNG will be attending the Common Life Missions Conference next month in Auckland and we may be able to arrange for some of them to spend some time with us in Waiapu during the following week. The pilgrimage highlighted for me the importance of partnership, the deep bonds of love in Christ that we share across the church, faithfulness, and joy in knowing God’s love.
I would like to conclude my Charge this year by paying tribute to our Vicar General, the Rev’d Brian Hamilton, as Brian has asked to step down from this role at the conclusion of this Synod. I have been very grateful for having Brian as Vicar General of the Diocese as I have settled into life in Waiapu. Brian, we have not known each other long, but when I first came to know you last year, it was clear to me that you were a person of deep faith, clear thought, and a person unto whom God has imparted the gift of wisdom. You have returned these gifts faithfully in service to God through the Church in many different ways over many years and it is in your role as Vicar General that I, and we all, would like to offer our particular thanks and recognition for your ministry among us. A Vicar General is a person in whom the Bishop can entrust the Diocese in their absence. They are called upon to be responsible for representing the Bishop when the Bishop is absent from the Diocese or prevented from acting by a conflict of interest or illness. The role requires the respect of the entire Diocese, clergy, and laity, employees and even the Archbishop and Brian you have shown that you do indeed have the respect of everyone I’ve mentioned. The Vicar General takes on an extra layer of responsibility when there is an Episcopal vacancy and Waiapu have been fortunate to have Brian in this role during two such vacancies. Brian, I know how much your ministry as Vicar General was appreciated during the last episcopal vacancy by many people in Waiapu but in particular by Archbishop Philip Richardson. You have the gift of being able to see a situation clearly and articulate your understanding of that situation in a manner that allows others involved to find their common ground. I’m sure that there are many of us gathered here today who can be grateful for your help in aiding us to find common ground with others. Brian, although we acknowledge your retirement from the role of Vicar General this weekend, I also want to acknowledge that you will continue to be with us as part of Waiapu and still have so much to offer to the life of this Diocese. I look forward to your continued involvement in Waiapu, in the life of the Church and as a brother in Christ to us all, in whatever way may unfold in the future. To acknowledge this moment I would like you all to rise as we offer our thanks and recognition to Brian by way of acclamation.
The Presidential Address was received with acclamation.
REPORT ON ACTIONS TAKEN PURSUANT TO 2014 SYNOD RESOLUTIONS
Rev’d Jo Crosse gave a verbal report on the Motion passed at the last Waiapu Synod (below), and forwarded to General Synod.
GENERAL SYNOD WORKING GROUP
Motion (1) Rev’d Stephen Donald (2) Rev’d Jenny Dawson
‘That Synod of the Waiapu Diocese meeting at All Saints’ Church, Taradale, 20th-21st September, 2014: a) Expresses their concerns that the Working Group of General Synod 2014 Motion 30 lacks proper representation of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender, Intersexual Anglican community; b) Requests an explanation of the process by which the Working Group will proceed and how individuals, parishes, diocese/hui amorangi can contribute input into the discussions of the said Working Group. Motion Carried
Copy of an email from Reverend Michael Hughes, the General Secretary:
Dear Colleen,
GSSC last month (November 2014) received the below from your Synod, and particularly discussed the Motion regarding the GS Working Group.
I was asked to firstly acknowledge receipt of the Motion, secondly to acknowledge the concern raised in part (a), and thirdly in answer to part (b) to reiterate the response given earlier this year to a letter from your Standing Committee, as follows (noting the Group is progressing its work as mandated and has now met a second time on Nov 26th):
“The Group has already met once, August 16, and now has a programme of work and meetings planned out. They will be consulting as they see need, including with the LGBT community.”
The Working Group has not been set up requiring a process of input/ submission, as with the Ma Whea? Commission, but is to fulfil the mandate given in Motion 30 to report back with possible processes and structures, and on relevant matters of theology. Regards Michael
REPORT FROM ‘A WAY FORWARD WORKING GROUP’
In response to a question from the floor asking why there is a lawyer involved (see copy of letter above from Bruce Gray to Rev’d Michael Hughes, General Secretary, dated 5th August 2015), the Diocesan Chancellor, Mr. Evan Turbott explained that Bruce Gray is the Chair of the ‘Way Forward’ Committee, and as there is a legal component involved, he is able to offer some legal insights, and he is also a member of General Synod and the Auckland Diocesan Chancellor.
The President expressed his thanks for the verbal reports.
The President moved suspension of Standing Orders to seek movement of Motion. Motion Carried
CONFIRMATION OF STATUTES
CLLC – Common Life Liturgical Commission
A Guide to GSTHW 2014 Statute 711 (April 2015) – seeking assent from Te Runanagnui, Diocese of Polynesia Synod, and Pakeha Diocesan Synods.
Statute 711 proposes a change to the Constitution / Te Pouhere by way of adding a definition into Section G of the Constitution, defining ‘‘Authorised Services’’, alongside where other ‘definitions’ are located.
That definition states: ‘“Authorised Services” includes (a) Formularies, (b) Experimental uses as authorised by the Church of England Empowering Act 1928, and (c) other services authorised under Title G Canon XIV.’
The reason this is needed is that canon law advisors have reported that: Although the term “Authorised Services” or similar expressions are used in the Canons, there is no definition of this important expression in the life of the Church. The Church of England Empowering Act 1928 sets out the process by which authorised liturgies – called Formularies – are created: by altering, adding to, or diminishing, existing Formularies; or by framing or adopting new Formularies (Clause 3).
While the Constitution (which is subservient to the Act) mirrors these provisions (Part B Clause 5), There is currently no other clear provision for any other liturgical change.
There are two other processes currently in our legal framework – a provision of Title G Canon XIV (allowing approval by individual Tikanga) and Standing Resolution SRL3 (allowing approval by a Bishop), which appeared to provide separate processes for authorised liturgies. The Chancellors were asked to advise on these, and concluded that, without some form of Constitutional authority, these lower-level processes were probably invalid and should not be relied on in the future. Following discussions with the Common Life Liturgical Commission, these processes were thought to be useful and a way was sought to continue them.
Statute 711 seeks to achieve this by creating a definition in the Constitution of “Authorised Services”, which provides clarity in this area and gives a Constitutional authority for the creation of authorised services outside the Formulary process. It recognises the Formularies as the primary source of authorised services, but also gives authority for General Synod to create a process through the Canons for other authorised liturgies, subject to certain limitations. If Statute 711 is passed (which involves the ‘twice round’ process), then a Canon could be enacted by General Synod to allow other liturgies to be authorised. The expectation, recorded in the notes to Statute 711, is that these would be consistent with Doctrine but not become a source of Doctrine themselves, non-controversial in nature, and follow the existing authorised liturgical Forms.
Statute 711
The Constitution/Te Pouhere (Authorised Services) Amendment Statute 2014
Whereas General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui in 2012 had been advised of a resolution asking for a review of the liturgical rules of our Church with a view to improving clarity and where necessary simplification, and
Whereas that resolution was not considered due to lack of time but was referred to the General Synod Standing Committee, which deemed it unable to be considered by them, and
Whereas the Common Life Liturgical Commission, the House of Bishops, and the Chancellors and Legal Advisors Group have considered these matters and recommend some amendments, beginning with the below Constitutional amendment and, subsequent to that being confirmed, the repeal of Title G Canon VI, and consequential amendments to Title G Canon XIV, and repeal of SRL3,
The General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui enacts as follows:
1. Title. The Title of this Statute is ‘The Constitution/Te Pouhere (Authorised Services) Amendment Statute, 2014.’
2. Purpose. To amend Part G of the Constitution/Te Pouhere to define authorised services in the Constitution and Code of Canons.
3. Constitutional Amendment:
Part G, Clause 2 of the Constitution/Te Pouhere is amended by the addition, at the end of the clause, following the words ‘include a Bishop.’ the words,
‘“Authorised Services” includes (a) Formularies, (b) Experimental uses as authorised by the Church of England Empowering Act 1928, and (c) other services authorised under Title G Canon XIV.’
4. Process. The passing of Clause 3 is an adoption of a specific proposal in terms of Part G Clause 4 of the Constitution/ Te Pouhere, and shall be made known to Te Runanganui o Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa, the Synod of the Diocese of Polynesia, and the several Diocesan Synods in New Zealand in accordance with the provisions of Title C Canon I.
We certify that this Statute was passed by the General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui on 13 May 2014. As witnessed by our hands 14 July 2014.
W Halapua P Richardson WB Turei Primate and Archbishop Primate and Archbishop Primate and Archbishop
Motion 1. – Statute 711
(1) Evan Turbott (2) Rev Jo Crosse
That this Synod assents to the Statute 711 the Constitution/Te Pouhere (Authorised Services), Amendment Statute 2014 as passed by General Synod/Te Hinota Whanui 2014.
The president put the Motion. Motion Carried
Statute 712
The Liturgy of Baptism and The Laying on of Hands for Confirmation and Renewal Amendment Statute 2014
Whereas the General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui by Statute 441 in 1988 confirmed the adoption of The Liturgy of Baptism and The Laying on of Hands for Confirmation and Renewal, and
Whereas the rubrics of said Liturgy require clarification and amendment,
This General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui enacts as follows:
1. Title. The title of this Statute shall be ‘The Liturgy of Baptism and The Laying on of Hands for Confirmation and Renewal Amendment Statute 2014.’
2. Purpose. To amend the rubrics of said Liturgy to clarify the preferred placement of this Liturgy in a Eucharistic Liturgy.
3. The Liturgy of Baptism and The Laying on of Hands for Confirmation and Renewal is amended as follows: i) Where on page 383 of A New Zealand Prayer Book – He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa it now says –
“The liturgy takes place when the Church meets for the Eucharist or another service of worship. It follows the New Testament Lesson or The Gospel or The Sermon. In special circumstances the bishop or priest shall provide a suitable introduction to this liturgy.”
The above words be amended to say –
“The liturgy takes place when the Church meets for the Eucharist or another service of worship. Baptism and/or Confirmation follows the proclamation of the Word, and in the context of a celebration of the Holy Eucharist is prior to The Peace,” and ii) Where on page 394 of A New Zealand Prayer Book – He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa it now says –
“Or The service may continue with The Sermon or The Prayers of the People, but The Creed is not said again. Or”
The above words be amended to say –
“Or The service continues but The Creed is not said again. Or”
4. Clause 3 of this Statute is the adoption of a specific proposal in terms of Part B, Clause 6(a) of the Constitution/te Pouhere, and Section 4(a) of the Church of England Empowering Act 1928, and shall be made known to Te Runanganui o Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa, the Synod of the Diocese of Polynesia, and the several Diocesan Synods in New Zealand.
We certify that this Statute was passed by the General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui on 13 May 2014. As witnessed by our hands 14 July 2014.
W Halapua P Richardson WB Turei Primate and Archbishop Primate and Archbishop Primate and Archbishop
Motion 2. – Statute 712
(1) Rev Jo Crosse (2) Hugh McBain
That this Synod assents to the Statute 712 the Liturgy of Baptism and the Laying on of hands for Confirmation Amendment Statute 2014 as passed by General Synod/Te Hinota Whanui 2014.
The Rev’d John Hebenton pointed out that the most recently published version of the NZ Prayer Book does not have the current rubrics included. He, therefore, felt that it was an education issue rather than a need to change Rubrics, and a message needs to get back to General Synod regarding this.
The President put the Motion. Motion Carried
Statute 713
The Reference to Sunday Titles in all Formularies, Canons, and Publications of this Church Statute 2014
Whereas, various provisions exist for naming the Sundays in The Calendar – Te Maramataka, and these differ between the A New Zealand Prayer Book – He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa on pages 4-6 and pages 692-723, the Revised Common Lectionary, the Notes on the Calendar, and Celebrating Common Prayer, and
Whereas, consistency is desirable,
This General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui enacts as follows:
1. Title. The title of this Statute shall be ‘The Reference to Sunday Titles in all Formularies, Canons, and Publications of this Church Statute 2014.’
2. Purpose. To amend the Reference to Sunday Titles in all Formularies, Canons, and Publications of this Church.
3. The Sunday Titles should be described as being ‘of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and Easter’ and ‘in Lent and Ordinary Time’ in all references in Formularies/Canons/Publications of this Church,
noting especially in A New Zealand Prayer Book – He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa pages 4-6, 525- 536, and 550-602.
4. Clause 3 of this Statute is the adoption of a specific proposal in terms of Part B, Clause 6(a) of the Constitution/te Pouhere, and Section 4(a) of the Church of England Empowering Act 1928, and shall be made known to Te Runanganui o Te Pīhopatanga o Aotearoa, the Synod of the Diocese of Polynesia, and the several Diocesan Synods in New Zealand
We certify that this Statute was passed by the General Synod/te Hīnota Whānui on 13 May 2014. As witnessed by our hands 14 July 2014.
W Halapua P Richardson WB Turei Primate and Archbishop Primate and Archbishop Primate and Archbishop
Motion 3. - Statute 713
(1) Rev’d Peter Minson (2) Evan Turbott
That this Synod assents to the Statute 713 the Reference to Sunday Titles in all Formularies, Canons, and Publications of this Church Statute 2014.
The President put the Motion Motion Carried
The President declared Synod adjourned for lunch at 12.20pm, to resume at 1.15pm.
The President then invited the Rev’d Ron Elder to move Motion No.9 (The Living Wage) in his name. The Rev’d Ron Elder sought clarification as to the current state of the motion as it had been presented in a similar form previously but was left “lying on the table”; he requested that version of the motion be withdrawn.
The President advised that Standing Orders state that after a Motion has been lying on the table inactive for some time it is deemed to be invalid.
The Rev’d Ron Elder then proceeded to move the following Motion.
9 THE LIVING WAGE Motion: (1) Rev’d Ron Elder (2) Mr Cliff Simons
‘That this Synod, recognising that the widening gap between rich and poor harms all of society and that paying a ‘Living Wage’ is one step towards addressing inequality and child poverty:
a) Agrees with the Christian values inherent in the concept of the Living Wage; b) Directs that the Diocese of Waiapu become a member of Living Wage Movement Aotearoa, and c) Calls upon the Waiapu Diocesan Administration office to begin a process to achieve accreditation as a Living Wage Employer, and then
d) Strongly urges all Waiapu ministry units and agencies (including ACL) to work through a process to enable all employees to be paid at least the Living Wage (as determined annually by Living Wage Aotearoa).’
Rationale: A motion to endorse the Living Wage was brought before Synod 2013 but was ‘tabled’ through lack of time. That motion is to be withdrawn at Synod 2015 and the motion below is being presented to all three regional conferences as a replacement.
During 2014 Standing Committee carried out an investigation into rates of pay for employees paid through the diocesan accounting system and sought similar information from Anglican Care Waiapu. As reported to Synod 2014 a substantial number of employees in the diocese were found to be paid at rates below the Living Wage. It is probable that the incomes of most of these workers are currently being subsidised by government tax rebates. In order for the diocese to advocate on behalf of low- paid workers we must first get our own house in order.
The 2013 motion introduced the principle of a Living Wage, which is the hourly pay rate that would allow someone to live a productive and participatory life in their local community, rather than just pay the bare minimum of bills. That rate has been calculated for 2015 at $19.25 per hour, which is 30% more than the minimum wage set by the Government.
The Living Wage is the focus of the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa, an incorporated society made up of faith groups, unions and community organisations. This national body is responsible for resourcing and encouraging local groups in their work towards implementing the Living Wage, administering the accreditation process for Living Wage Employers, and arranging the annual assessment and five yearly review of the Living Wage rate. This is currently undertaken by the Family Centre in Lower Hutt, a part of the Wellington Diocese. More can be learned about the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa at www.livingwagenz.org.nz. Over the last 30 years New Zealand has gone from one of the most equal countries in the developed world to one of the most unequal. Wages have stagnated while working New Zealanders work harder and longer than ever before. Around 800,000 New Zealanders live below the poverty line. Up to 285,000 children are living in poverty and of those children 40% come from families where at least one adult is in full time work or self-employed. It may seem odd that the legal minimum wage is not sufficient to feed and raise a family. However, this reality is confirmed by the Working for Families tax rebate system that is designed to raise incomes of people in work to a level that enables them to support their families. Those on benefits are left to manage without that assistance.
One of the most important themes of the Bible, in both testaments, is that each individual has an expectation that they will be treated with dignity and that this can only be achieved when social and economic policies do not cause inequality to increase to excessive and morally unacceptable levels. “On a simple level the living wage campaign is a no-brainer. If you’ve got two coats and somebody else hasn’t got one, you give them one of your coats. That’s what it says in scripture.” (Rt. Rev. Justin Duckworth Anglican Bishop of Wellington). The first section of the motion calls on us to affirm these Christian values.
As a Diocese we declared in 2014 our concern for the plight of children living in poverty. The goal of this motion is to take our Diocesan commitment to the next level. The Living Wage is one effective mechanism, which addresses inequality and child poverty by lifting family incomes. The motion calls on us as a Diocese to become a member of the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa, thereby joining with others to work actively towards a Living Wage for all low paid workers. We are then asked to lead by example by ensuring that all Diocesan employees - that is, those people directly employed by the Diocese as opposed to those employed through Parishes and agencies - are paid at least the Living Wage and then by achieving Living Wage Employer accreditation for the Waiapu Diocesan Office as the employing agent of those staff. The final part of the motion calls on ministry units and agencies in the Waiapu diocese to work towards paying the Living Wage to their employees. Each of these steps is a tangible commitment to the Living Wage concept and each involves a cost. While it appears our Diocesan employees are all paid above the Living Wage rate, it may require a lift to any contract cleaners or similar at the diocesan offices. The cost of becoming a member of the Living Wage Movement Aotearoa depends on size, but it is likely we would be classed as either a medium sized group ($500-$1,000 per year) or a large group ($1,000-$5,000 per year). The cost of becoming an accredited employer would be between $100 and $500. These are real and not insignificant costs but then making a commitment should not be too easy. The initial membership and accreditation cost might be covered by a special appeal for donations from church members.
This is not a motion calling for talk - it calls for action. As a Diocese we have expressed our concern for children living in poverty and the injustice of the current system of Family Income support. Paying a Living Wage is one way we can raise family incomes so that tax rebates can be redirected to the families who desperately need it.
The President put the Motion clause by clause – (a) – Carried (b) – Carried (c) – Carried (d) – Carried Motion Carried
ANGLICAN CARE WAIAPU Motion: (1) Mr. John Palairet (2) Mr. Peter O’Brien
That the report of Anglican Care Waiapu be adopted.
Motion Carried
OVERSEAS MISSION
The President invited the Rev’d Mike Hawke from the Anglican Missions Board to speak; he also presented a short video he had filmed in Vanuatu when he visited there approximately two weeks after Cyclone Pam had wrecked devastation in the islands; and he shared news of the AMB work being done in Papua New Guinea, and reported on the projects supported by the Lenten Appeal.
Motion: (1) Mr Hugh McBain (2) Rev Dorothy Brooker
a) That the report of on Missions be received. b) That Synod set the mission-giving target for 2016 at $195,000 [same as previous year].
Motion Carried
DIOCESAN COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE
Motion: (1) Very Rev’d Dr Michael Godfrey (2) Mr Brian Watkins
1. That this Synod commends the Bishop of Waiapu to pursue convening a Diocesan Communications Committee. 2. That this Committee report to Standing Committee. Rationale: There is a perception amongst the population that the Anglican Church is dying. We are, and admission is the first step to recovery. Acknowledging the need for better relationships between the Diocese of Waiapu and the public, in the context of our society today, we must rethink the way we communicate with our parishioners and people new to worshipping with us.
We are challenged by Christ to ‘go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation’, and for this reason we must undertake to become more relevant in the context of today’s society if we are to have any impact. Moreover for the sake of our budgets, we need more people sitting in our pews. Motion Carried
FORMATION OF THE PARISHES OF CENTRAL HAWKES BAY AND SOUTHERN HAWKE’S BAY
Motion: (1) Mr Hugh McBain (2) Rev’d Leo Te Kira
That Synod approve the amalgamation of the parishes of Waipawa, Waipukurau, Porangahau and Takapau to form the parish of Central Hawkes Bay and the amalgamation of Dannevirke and Weber parish to form the parish of Southern Hawkes Bay to facilitate mission and ministry within the boundaries of the amalgamated parishes.
Rationale:
Canon 1 of Parishes – 3 Formation of Parishes Section 3.1 - Provides for such an application to take place at any ordinary Annual Session of the Diocesan Synod with the following supporting information.
Background Two new parochial units are to be formed from the existing seven units currently in the Ruahine region. These will be named Central Hawke’s Bay Parish and the Southern Hawke’s Bay Parish. Woodville parish will remain independent, although will have very close ties to the Southern Hawke’s Bay Parish and have the option to formally combine with that parish at any stage in the future.
A full time Vicar will be appointed to each of the Central Hawke’s Bay and Southern Hawke’s Bay Parishes and this person will be based in the local community of each parish.
The two new parishes will have one vestry each with representation from each of the contributing parishes. Central Hawke’s Bay Vestry will be made up of three representatives from each of the Waipawa, Waipukurau, Takapau Parishes and one representative from Porangahau Parish. Southern Hawke’s Bay Vestry will be made up of representatives from Dannevirke, Weber and Woodville. The current Vestries of the contributing Parishes will be responsible for putting forward candidates for the roles on the Central Hawke’s Bay Parish Vestry.
Each vestry will contain three committees. · Ministry Committee · Finance Committee · Property Committee Financial Evidence to the satisfaction of Standing Committee that the new parishes will have adequate financial capacity to operate has been provided for both parishes.
How will the finances work? Day one of new structure, each parish will start with a zero balance in the Parish Accounting Scheme bank account. Balances remaining in the Parish Accounting Scheme bank account and imprest accounts will be transferred to an investment account in the contributing parishes name in the Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees (WBDT).
All investments currently held in contributing parishes name will remain separately identified as belonging to that parish. Any interest earned on those investments will be treated the same way it is currently. i.e. if the interest is reinvested back into the call fund, this will continue or alternately if the interest is banked into the parish bank account for general use, then this will occur.
Deposits by contributing parishes will be identified separately on the management accounts, expenditure will only be identified separately where it relates to maintenance on a building or to a capital project. Motion Carried
At 4.55pm, the President reminded Synod members that General Synod nominations would close at 5.00pm.
WAIAPU BOARD OF DIOCESAN TRUSTEES Motion: (1) Mr Brian Watkins (2) Rev Steve Hayes
That the report and Financial Statements of the Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees for the year ended 31st March 2015 be adopted. (Pages F26-F54) Motion Carried
WAIAPU BISHOPRIC ENDOWMENT TRUST Motion: (1) Mr Brian Watkins (2) Rev Steve Hayes
That the report and Financial Statements of the Waiapu Bishopric Endowment Trust for the year ended 31st March 2015 be adopted. (Pages F55-F63) Motion Carried
DIOCESAN MINUTES AND SCHEDULES Motion: (1) Rev Alex Czerwonka (2) Mr Brian Watkins
That the following reports and minutes be tabled: · Minutes of Standing Committee. · Diocesan Property Schedule. · Parish Statistical Returns for the year ending 31st December 2014. Motion Carried DIOCESAN REPORTS Motion: (1) Rev Alex Czerwonka (2) Mr Brian Watkins
That the following reports presented to this Diocesan Synod be adopted: -
a) Acts of the Bishop A2-A4 Motion Carried
APPOINTMENT OF AUDITORS Motion: (1) Mr Hugh McBain (2) Mr Brian Watkins
That for the year ending 31st December 2015, the following audit arrangements to be approved:
Hawke’s Bay Audit for the Hereworth School Trust Board Pricewaterhouse Coopers for St Matthew’s Primary School.
Grant Thornton be appointed as auditors for the audit of: Anglican Diocese of Waiapu Waiapu Bishopric Endowment Trust Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees
Motion Carried
The President announced the clerical nominations for General Synod were:
The Rev’d Paul Williamson The Rev’d Jo Crosse The Rev’d Peter Minson The Rev’d Helen Wilderspin The Very Rev’d Dr Michael Godfrey
The nominees will have an opportunity to present their biographies and speak briefly when Synod resumes for the evening session; the election would be held immediately after lunch on Sunday.
The Lay nominations did not exceed the number required, therefore the President declared the nominations duly elected, and congratulated:
Evan Turbott Hugh McBain Sarah Crosse
MINUTES OF SYNOD Motion: (1) Mr Hugh McBain (2) Rev Alex Czerwonka
That the Minutes of this Synod to be confirmed by Standing Committee. Motion Carried Jocelyn Czerwonka gave a notice before Synod adjourned, that the youth members of Synod would set up a candlelight vigil for the evening and invited participation in prayers for the Syrian refugee crisis, or to light a candle.
The Rev’d Stephen Donald thanked all knitters in the parishes for their donations of knitted beanies for the Mission to Seafarers; they are appreciated very much by all who receive them.
At 5.35pm, the President declared Synod adjourned for dinner, and the Rev’d Steve Hayes said Grace.
Synod resumed at 8pm with Prayers for Saturday evening.
The President invited the five clergy members nominated for the General Synod election to introduce themselves, present their biographies and speak for a few minutes. The Rev’d Paul Williamson, the Rev’d Jo Crosse, the Rev’d Peter Minson each spoke personally; the Rev’d Tim Barker spoke on behalf of the Rev’d Helen Wilderspin who was absent; then Dean Michael Godfrey spoke. Then the three lay candidates who were elected unopposed introduced themselves.
The President advised that the clergy election would be held immediately after the lunch break tomorrow, Sunday.
DIOCESAN ACCOUNTS AND BUDGET Motion: (1) Mr Hugh McBain (2) Rev Alex Czerwonka
a) That the Financial Statements for the Diocese as audited for the year ending 31st December 2014 be adopted. (Pages F3-F25) b) That the Diocesan Budget for the year ending 31st December, 2016 make provision for the following expenditure $1,515,393 subject to final confirmation and adjustment by the Standing Committee. c) That the Parish Assessment total for the year ending 31st December 2016 be $515,403.
It was moved that the expenditure figures noted in the Motion, clause (b), for the year ending 31st December 2016, be amended from $1,515,393 to $1,540,788. Motion Carried
MOTION WITHOUT NOTICE Motion: (1) The Rev’d Alex Czerwonka (2) Evan Turbott
That Standing Order No.14 be suspended in order that Synod consider a Motion without Notice.
Motion Carried Motion: That this Synod: (a) Receives and affirms the letter of the 3rd September 2015 from Archbishops Philip Richardson and Brown Turei, and John Cardinal Dew, to the Prime Minister, the Right Honorable John Key, urging an increase in New Zealand’s response to the refugee crisis; and
(b) Commends to all parishes of our diocese the initiative stated in the letter, establishing a diocesan register of material and financial assistance that will enable our communities to “provide support and assistance” to refugees as hosts or sponsoring communities. (c) Invites the bishop to appoint a liaison person to co-ordinate this work.
The President thanked Alex for bringing this Motion to Synod and commends it to Synod urging parishes to be ready to support the Red Cross re-settlement programme when needed. Motion Carried
At 9.00 pm, the Rev’d Stephen Donald shared notices regarding Sunday morning’s Eucharist in Holy Trinity Church at 10.00am; the Rev’d Bill Bennett led Saturday evening closing prayers.
The President declared Synod adjourned for the night.
SUNDAY 13th September 2015
After 10.00am Eucharist and refreshments shared with Holy Trinity parishioners, and lunch, Synod resumed at 1.00pm with the Rev’d Bill Bennett leading Sunday Prayers after Lunch.
The President continued with the Motion “Various Reports” whilst votes were counted.
VARIOUS REPORTS Motion: (1) Rev Ruth Dewdney (2) Alison Thomson
That the following printed reports be received: Pages 1) Standing Committee A5-A6 2) Children, Youth & Families Committee A7-A8 3) Anglican Care Waiapu Report A9 4) Diocesan Theologian Report A10 5) Waiapu Archives Report A11 6) Association of Anglican Women Report A12 7) Overseas Missions Report A13 8) Diocesan Trusts Board Report A14 9) Diocesan Statistical Returns A15-A16 10) Hawke’s Bay Hospital Chaplain Report A17-A18 11) Rotorua Hospital Chaplain Report A19 12) Tauranga Hospital Chaplain Report A20 13) Carter House Chaplains Report A21 14) Hodgson House Chaplain’s Report A22 15) Te Wiremu Chaplain’s Report A23 16) Waiapu House Chaplain Report A24 18) Bay of Plenty District NZ Police/NZ Fire Service A25 Chaplain’s Report 19) Anglican Cursillo in Waiapu Report A26 20) The Mission to Seafarers Report A27-A28 21) Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees Report A29-A30 22) Waiapu Bishopric Endowment Trust Report A31 23) Hereworth School Chaplain’s Report A32 24) Hereworth School Trust Board A33-A34 25) Woodford House Chaplain’s Report A35-A36 26) St Matthew’s Primary School Report A37 27) Parish Assessment Percentages A38 In addition to the reports noted above, reports were tabled from: Whakatane Hospital Chaplaincy Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison Chaplaincy Tairawhiti Health Care. Diocesan Enterprises Motion Carried
MOTION WITHOUT NOTICE
Motion: (1) Rev’d Alex Czerwonka (2) Evan Turbott
That Standing Order No.14 is suspended in order that Synod consider a Motion without Notice.
Motion Carried Motion:
That this Synod receives the Report “Diocesan Enterprises” compiled following the 2013 Synod to consider the ways, and income sources, that parishes may gain income, and refers the report to Standing Committee.
Rev’d Alex Czerwonka said that this was his Study Leave Report, it contains some guiding principles, and requires careful consideration by Standing Committee.
Motion Carried
ELECTION RESULTS
The Registrar read the results of voting for two clergy members of General Synod: -
The Rev’d Peter Minson 23 The Rev’d Jo Crosse 22 Dean Michael Godfrey 6 The Rev’d Paul Williamson 12 The Rev’d Helen Wilderspin 6
The President declared that the Rev’ds Peter Minson and Jo Crosse duly elected.
It was moved that voting papers be destroyed. Motion Carried
FUTURE DATES
A brief discussion ensued regarding the timing of Synod and it was suggested that Standing Committee consider alternative dates for Synod in the future, i.e. to try to avoid clashes with significant community events, rural commitments (lambing/calving), and the recent change in the date for the end of the financial year.
Bishop Andrew suggested Standing Committee would consider different dates, taking on board the point about clashes in the community, but we are a Diocese that stretches across three broad regions with many events happening in all areas, and Regional Committees will need to advise Standing Committee when significant events are scheduled in their areas. Bishop also pointed out that most Diocesan Synods occur between early September and mid-October, and we are in a “season” of synods with other dioceses, there are some advantages with that. MOTION OF THANKS Motion: (1) Rev Ruth Dewdney (2) Alison Thomson
A motion that; The thanks of Synod be conveyed to:- The Vicar, organisers and helpers of Holy Trinity Parish, Gisborne. The President of Synod. The Synod Secretaries. The Diocesan Administration Staff. - for their part in arranging the affairs of Synod.
Next year’s Synod will be in Bay of Plenty at a venue to be determined.
Motion Carried with Acclamation
At 2.05pm, the President declared Synod closed, and led final prayers and the Grace.
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ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU FINANCE REPORT FOR THE BUDGET FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2016
This budget reflects a return to full staffing at a Diocesan level, with vacant positions filled. We continue to seek ways to generate further revenue and utilize our resources without additional costs.
Parish Assessments have remained at the same level for over 3 years but are set to rise in 2016 by 1% . Interest Income has been increased to align with the anticipated actuals this year.
Diocesan Missions There are no projected increases in these costs for 2016. However these may need to be reviewed in the future.
Ministry Educator With the Ministry Educator's role now filled we see a return to the full functioning of this activity centre. All costs except vehicle depreciation are funded by the St John's Grant.
General Diocesan Expenditure Provision has been made to include a budget for Waiapu hosting General Synod in 2016 but this has been offset with savings from utilisation of technology for Standing Committee meetings. Savings are also projected in the areas of the Waiapu News and Archives.
Youth Ministry 2016 sees a reduction in staff lev els to 2 FTE, down from 2.5FTE but will continue to cover all 3 regions of the Diocese.
Diocesan Administration Centre We provide Bureau Accounting Services for the Anglican Schools Church Office and St Matthews Primary School and together with modest increases in rental will help to increase our revenue, while expenses climb slowly. Travel and Vehicle costs are projected higher than previous years as we seek to be more available to parishes.
Ministry Support 2016 sees a return to 2.5 FTE Regional Deans and will fully utilize this budget. Ministry Support contributions will be to increased by 1%.
New Ordained Placement Fund These funds continued to be utilized where appropriate. ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU Budget for the year ended 31 December 2016
now only now only 9 months 9 months 2014 2014B 2014B 2015 2016 NOTE ACTUAL BUDGET Actual BUDGET BUDGET $ $ $ $ $
INCOME
GDF Parish Assessments - 508,560 382,725 382,371 510,300 515,403 Interest Income - 39,940 45,000 123,058 40,000 87,138 GDF Other Income - 263,590 202,500 216,318 270,000 220,000 St Johns Trust Training Funds - 198,129 148,597 148,597 198,129 198,129 Administration Centre 4 416,445 281,250 323,312 405,207 460,439 Youth Mission 3 33,096 31,125 23,407 31,152 35,800 Grant - Other - 15,000 11,250 15,000 - Sundry Revenue - 476 - 1,410 - -
Total Income 1,475,236 1,102,447 1,218,473 1,469,788 1,516,909
EXPENDITURE
Diocesan Mission Hospital Chaplaincies - 75,000 56,250 56,250 75,000 75,000 Waiapu Bishopric End.Trust - 119,792 93,750 62,500 125,000 125,000 194,792 150,000 118,750 200,000 200,000
Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia Inter-Diocesan Conference - 13,715 9,750 10,433 13,910 14,188 General Synod Contribution - 39,498 27,750 29,693 39,590 40,382 Pou Tokomanawa Distributions - 600 - 10,000 15,000 15,000 53,813 37,500 50,126 68,500 69,570
Regional Mission Allocation Bay of Plenty - 526 1,125 2,084 1,500 1,000 Eastland - 220 750 287 1,000 1,000 Hawkes Bay - 5,481 1,125 3,883 1,500 1,000 6,227 3,000 6,254 4,000 3,000
Clergy/Lay Training & Support 1 215,406 150,098 161,989 199,088 206,629
Diocesan Decision Making 32,574 20,625 40,508 27,000 25,200 Other Diocesan Expenditure 113,230 68,625 89,337 92,500 82,000 Total General Expenditure 2 145,804 89,250 129,845 119,500 107,200
Youth Mission 3 202,371 174,375 158,593 237,139 168,593
Expenditure carried forward 818,413 604,223 625,557 828,227 754,992 ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU Budget for the year ended 31 December 2016
2014 2014B 2014B 2015 2016 ACTUAL BUDGET Actual BUDGET BUDGET $ $ $ $
Expenditure brought forward 818,413 604,223 625,557 828,227 754,992
Diocesan Administration 4 620,016 410,025 458,561 562,875 592,600
Parish Support Sustentation Fund 5 (4,819) - 13,016 (7,648) 8,689 Ministry Support Fund 7 113,780 91,118 66,271 136,614 185,138 Newly Ordained Placement Fund 6 (34,292) - (363) (4,675) (631) 74,669 91,118 78,924 124,291 193,197
Total Diocesan Expenditure 1,513,095 1,105,364 1,163,042 1,515,393 1,540,788
Surplus / (Deficit) in General Diocesan Funding (37,859) (2,918) 55,433 (45,605) (23,879) ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU Budget for the year ended 31 December 2016 now only now only 9 months 9 months 2014B 2014B 2015 2016 BUDGET ACTUAL BUDGET BUDGET BUDGET SUMMARY $ $ $ $
Diocesan Mission 150,000 118,750 200,000 200,000 Regional Mission Allocation 3,000 6,254 4,000 3,000 Youth Mission 174,375 158,593 237,139 168,593 327,375 283,597 441,139 371,593
Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand & Polynesia 67,500 50,126 68,500 69,570 Parish Support 91,118 78,924 124,291 193,197 Diocesan Decision Making 32,574 20,625 40,508 25,200 Training 215,406 150,098 161,989 206,629 Diocesan Administration 410,025 458,561 562,875 592,600 Other Diocesan Expenditure 113,230 68,625 89,337 82,000
929,853 826,959 1,047,500 1,169,196
TOTAL EXPENDITURE 1,257,228 1,110,555 1,488,639 1,540,788
Net increase in Expenditure 0% -12% 34% 4%
2016 BUDGET EXPENDITURE
Administration - net 13% Other 8% Diocesan Regional Mission Mission 20% 0% Youth Mission Training 17% 20%
Parish Support 19%
Decision Making 3%
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Reports Presented to Synod DIOCESAN APPOINTMENTS 2015/2016
Diocesan Personnel on wider Church Bodies for 2015/2016
Tikanga Pākehā Ministry Council The Reverend Adrienne Bruce
Tikanga Pākehā Missions Council Mr Hugh McBain
Te Kotahitanga The Reverend Adrienne Bruce (apt by Gen Synod)
Standing Committee of General Synod The Reverend Jo Crosse (Tikanga Pākehā rep)
(Gen Synod = appointed by General Synod. The other appointments are made by the Diocese) ACTS OF THE BISHOP 23rd July 2014 to 18th August 2015
LICENCE TO THE OFFICE OF VICAR 30 April 2015 Reverend Arthur Bruce Otumoetai Parish 2015 Vicar No.1
LICENCE TO THE OFFICE OF MINISTER 17 August 2015 Reverend Canon Don Moses Omokoroa Community Church 2015 Min. No.1
LICENCE TO THE OFFICE OF PRIEST IN CHARGE 1 February 2014 Reverend Deborah Garrett Omokoroa Community Church 2015 Pr in Chg. No.1
LICENCE TO THE OFFICE OF ASSOCIATE PRIEST 18 August 2014 Reverend David Day St Augustine’s , Napier 2014 Assoc. Pr. No.1
LICENCE TO THE OFFICE OF PRIEST 23 May 2015 Reverend Deb Sutherland Waiapu Diocese 2015.Priest. No.1
LICENCE OF A PRIEST HOLDING THE OFFICE OF ECUMENICAL CHAPLAIN 4 October 2014 Reverend Maureen Martin Whakatane Hospital 2014 Ecum.Chap. No.1
LICENCE OF A PRIEST HOLDING THE OFFICE OF CHAPLAIN 19 September 2014 Reverend Marie Gilpin Mission to Seafarers’, BOP 2014 Chap.No.6 1 December 2014 Reverend Ruth Dewdney Chaplain at Carter House 2014 Chap. No.7 2 June 2015 Reverend Rosemary Carey Hereworth School 2015 Chap. No.1
LICENCE OF A PRIEST HOLDING THE OFFICE OF PRIEST ASSOCIATE AND CHAPLAIN 21 April 2015 Reverend Bettina Maxell Opotiki Parish/Peria House 2015 Priest Assoc/Chap.No.1
HOLY ORDER OF PRIESTS 23 May 2015 Reverend Deborah Sutherland Parish of Waipukurau
LICENCE FOR MINISTRY INTERN 2 February 2015 Samuel Frost Waiapu Diocese 2015 YthMinIntern.1
PERMISSION TO OFFICIATE 1 December 2014 Reverend Deidre Lee Westshore Parish 2014 PTO No.6
LETTER OF AUTHORITY 28 July 2014 Reverend Mary Irving Papamoa Mission 2014 L.of Auth. No. 1 9 June 2015 Reverend Tim Delaney Waiapu Diocese 2015 L.of Auth. No.1
TERMINATION OF LICENCES BY RESIGNATION, RETIREMENT OR OTHERWISE 28 July 2014 The Reverend Mary Irving’s Licence for Vocational Deacon Assistant has been terminated due to the issuing of a Letter of Authority. 2014Term. No.28
4 August 2014 Licence of John Anthony Arts with a Lay Licence as a Liturgist, Preacher, Anointer and Reserved Sacrament Distributor has been terminated due to his leaving Holy Trinity, Tauranga. 2014Term. No.29
18 August 2014 The Reverend David Day’s Permission to Officiate licence has been terminated due to the issuing of an Associate Priest licence at St Augustine’s, Napier 2014Term. No.30
18 August 2014 Licence of Derrick Catley with a Lay Licence as a Reserved Sacrament Distributor has been terminated due to his death. 2014Term. No.31
18 August 2014 Licence of Kenneth Rolfe with a Lay Licence as a Liturgist has been terminated due to his leaving the church. 2014Term. No.32
22 October 2014 The Reverend Joan Minchin’s licence as a Priest Holding the Office of Chaplain for Carter House, Te Puke has been terminated due to her resignation. 2014Term. No.33 22 October 2014 The Reverend Oenone Woodham’s licence as Diocesan Ministry Educator has been terminated due to her resignation. 2014Term. No.34
22 October 2014 The Reverend Graham Langley’s licence as a Priest Holding the Office of Priest-in-Charge of Holy Trinity, Tauranga has been terminated due to the return from sabbatical of the appointed Vicars. 2014Term. No.35
15 December 2015 The Venerable Jenny Dawson’s licence as Bishop’s Chaplain in the Northern/Central/Southern Hawke’s Bay Region has been terminated due to her resignation. 2014Term. No.36
20 January 2015 The Reverend Noel Hendery’s licence as Media Officer has been terminated due to his resignation from the role. 2015Term. No.1
3 February 2015 The Reverend John Tovey’s Permission to Officiate licence has been terminated at the bishop’s request. 2015Term. No.2
2 April 2015 Licence of Chalium Poppy with a Lay Licence as Choir Master and Head Organist has been terminated due to the dis-establishment of the role. 2015Term. No.3
25 April 2015 The Reverend Arthur Bruce’s licence as Vicar of Hiona St Stephen’s has been terminated due to his installation as Vicar of Otumoetai. 2015Term. No.4
25 April 2015 The Reverend Canon Cherie Baker Letter of Authority has been terminated due her death. 2015Term. No.5
25 April 2015 Licence of Susanna Shelton with a Lay Licence as a Liturgist, Preacher, and Anointer has been terminated due to her leaving Otumoetai Parish. 2015Term. No.6
20 July 2015 The Reverend Alexander Davidson Letter of Authority has been terminated due to his death. 2015Term. No.7
LICENCE FOR LAY MINISTRY 18 August 2014 Beverley Robertson Edgecumbe/Kawerau Parish 2014LayM66 18 August 2014 Sybil Gibson St Luke’s, Havelock North 2014LayM67 1 September 2014 Jacqueline Wilks St Andrew’s, Taupo 2014LayM68 1 September 2014 Lesley Cotterill St Andrew’s, Taupo 2014LayM69 1 September 2014 Paul Drake St Andrew’s, Taupo 2014LayM70 1 September 2014 Pat de Carteret St Luke’s, Rotorua 2014LayM71 1 September 2014 Kathleen Roper West Rotorua Parish 2014LayM72 1 September 2014 Diana McArthur West Rotorua Parish 2014LayM73 19 September 2014 Peter Bigwood All Saints, Taradale 2014LayM74 20 April 2015 Elizabeth Price Holy Trinity Tauranga 2015LayM1 20 April 2015 Janice Meharry Holy Trinity Tauranga 2015LayM2 20 April 2015 Jean Akers Holy Trinity Tauranga 2015LayM3 20 April 2015 Peter Larking Holy Trinity Tauranga 2015LayM4 20 April 2015 Anne Larking Holy Trinity Tauranga 2015LayM5
LETTER OF RECOGNITION 30 October 2014 Reverend Dr Jenny Dawson Regional Dean for Hawke’s Bay 8 April 2015 Reverend Arthur Bruce Vicar of Hiona/St Stephen’s, Opotiki
FACULTIES 1. All Saints’ Parish, Taradale – To hang on the wall at St Thomas’ Church, Meeanee the original St Thomas’s Church key which has been mounted in a glass fronted wooden frame to express the historical interest and to serve as a physical reminder that God has been faithful to this Church for over 125 years. The cost of the work is estimated at approximately $81 to be met from Parish funds. 14 October 2014
2. West Rotorua Parish, Rotorua – To build and install an Aumbry, made of recycled Rimu, in the Sanctuary above the Credence Table of St Barnabas Church, West Rotorua. The cost of the work is estimated at approximately $50 to be met from a donation. 31 October 2014 3. St Luke’s Parish, Rotorua – The renovation and upgrade of the hall kitchen in the Church of St Luke’s Rotorua. The cost of the work is estimated at approximately $25,700 (incl GST) which will be paid by a grant of $17,930 (excl GST) from First Sovereign Trust and the remainder ($3,915) from Parish reserves. 3 November 2014
4. St John’s Parish, Dannevirke – The renovations to the St John’s Church Hall, Dannevirke to enable more room for the operation of the ‘Mini Market’ in the Hall on a Friday and Saturday. This is a community outreach which provides opportunities for people to sit and talk. The cost of the work is estimated at approximately $3,495.22 to be paid for from funds already raised from the Mini Market. 10 November 2014
5. Waipawa Parish - The construction at St James’ Church, Otane of a new toilet building at the rear of the Church. The building is 1.8m x 1.8m on a concrete floor to house a Incinolet Incinerating toilet and hand basin. The cost of the work is approximately $4,425.00 to be from St James Church Committee funds. 5 March 2015
6. Wairoa Parish – The placement of a 13cmx4cm plaque; to be displayed on the side of the altar in the Lady Chapel, in St Paul’s Chapel, Wairoa. The wording on the plaque will read ‘This altar was built in 1929 and was dedicated to the Glory of God in the remembrance of those who lost their lives in WW1 Anzac Day 2015’ . The cost of the work is estimated at approximately $100 which will be paid by St Paul’s Ladies Family Fellowship (A.A.W). 30 March 2015
7. Waipaoa Parish, Gisborne – The placement of a lectern in St Luke’s Church, Waipaoa. There is no cost involved As the craft skills and materials have been donated. 26 May 2015
8. Gate Pa Parish - The placement in St George’s Anglican Church the following items: Two pencil portraits of Heni Te Kirikaramu (one as a young woman and one as an elderly Kuia; both donated by her descendants); a depiction of Heni giving water to Lieutenant Colonel Booth after the Battle of Gate Pa, and 1864 plan of the battlefield and a copy of the Treaty of Waitangi. The five items would be hung as a group along with a small explanation. They would be affixed to the Lockwood wall of the church with picture hooks. The whole display would be approximately one metre square and would not be particularly obvious from a distance. The cost of the work is negligible. 19 June 2015 REPORT TO THE 2015 SYNOD FROM THE STANDING COMMITTEE FOR THE PERIOD SEPTEMBER 2014 TO JULY 2015
MEMBERSHIP
The Right Reverend Andrew Hedge (18 -10-2014) Miss Alison Thomson The Vicar General the Reverned Brian Hamilton Mr Brian Watkins The Reverend Alex Czerwonka Mr John Binns The Reverend Ron Elder Dr Peter Minchin The Reverend Arthur Bruce Mrs Frances White The Reverend Paul Williamson The Reverend Howard Pilgrim
Note: The Reverend Jo Crosse attends Standing Committee meetings as the General Synod Standing Committee member for the Diocese, with a right to speak, but not vote.
PRESIDENT OF THE STANDING COMMITTEE
Bishop Andrew has stepped into the role of President of Standing Committee. Mr Hugh McBain chose not to stand for re election to Standing Committee.
MEETINGS
Meetings were held on 27th November 2014 at the Diocesan Centre, 26th February 2015 at St Andrews Church, Westshore, 9th April 2015, 28th May 2015 and 30th July 2015 at the Diocesan Centre.
COMMITTEES
Bishop Andrew noted his intention either to form or reinstate the following committees in the next year – · Diocesan Ministry Committee · Diocesan Property Committee · Diocesan Canon Review Committee · Diocesan Communications Committee
RUAHINE REGION
Standing Committee received the Ruahine Anglicans Review prepared by the Reverend Oenone Woodhams and the Dicoesan Review Group.
Bishop Andrew, Reverend Bill Bennett and the Diocesan Registrar, Colleen Kaye met with the people of the Ruahine Region and worked with them on forming a new structure under which Mission and Ministry can be facilitated. The structure that is currently being implemented is as follows –
The Parishes of Waipukurau, Waipawa, Porangahau and Takapau will amlagamate to form the parish of Central Hawkes Bay, and the Parishes of Dannevirke and Weber will combine to form the Parish of Southern Hawkes Bay. Woodville will come under the support of the Southern Hawkes Bay Parish. A full time Vicar will be appoiinted for each of the two new parishes. A part of the Vicars role will be focused on education and training, and will be funded by the grant received from St John’s College. Applications have been called for both positions and appointments will be made in the near future. The new stucture will take effect from 1 October 2015.
EARTHQUAKE PRONE BUILDINGS
In March 2014, Standing Committee made the decision to close St Mary’s Church in Waipukurau, based on Engineering reports received indicating the building is Earthquake prone. In October 2014, Standing Committee once again were forced to make that decision to close another church. This time it was St Augustines Church in Napier South. Both buildings remain closed pending an update of the Building (Earthquake Prone Buildings) Amendments Bill currently progressing through Parliament.
PARISH FINANCES
The Finance Advisory Sub committee (FSAC) and in turn Standing Committee continue to monitor closely the financial situation of individual parishes. A traffic light system has been devised and parishes that fall into the Orange or cetainly the Red categories will expect to be working with the Diocesan Finance manager and the Diocesan Registrar to manage their financial situation. CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES COMMITTEE – REPORT TO SYNOD 2015
The ministry offered to and with children, young people and their families in the Diocese reports to the Children, Youth & Families Committee approximately four times a year. This committee in turn reports to Standing Committee and the Diocesan Synod. There are three key areas of focus – Youth, Children & Families and SafeHere. The Committee holds the vision that every praying community has children, young people and their families as an integral part of every aspect of that community’s life. The following is a summary of the ministry of the last year.
Staffing: In February 2015 Jo Keogan resigned as the Bay of Plenty Regional Youth Ministry Facilitator (RYMF) after over 10 years in the role. Jocelyn Czerwonka picked up this area along with her work as the Diocesan Youth Ministry Facilitator. Sandi Hall, the Hawkes Bay RYMF has also covered the Eastland region.
Youth Councils & Youth Synod: For a number of years we have endeavoured to establish a Youth Council in each region and had held a Youth Synod in conjunction with the Diocesan Synod. This last year has seen a change in focus with the decline of young people available at the regional level and a stronger emphasis has been placed on encouraging ministry at a parish level including to elect a Parish Youth Synod Representative to be supported and mentored by the parishes.
Leadership Training For Youth – LT4Youth: A small number of young people across the Diocese are actively engaged as enrolled members with LT4Youth. Other young people enjoy coming along to events but have not been willing or able to commit to a 2 year programme. Five young people received a Bishop of Waiapu Award last year. It is notable that those who do enrol and stay engaged in LT4Youth appear to be more likely to stay connected to their parishes. Mentoring and support for mentors and young people has continued over the past year.
The Great Waiapu Road Trip: April 2015 saw a group of eight travel around the East Coast meeting and staying with communities along the way. This trip was based around the LT4Youth module ‘Telling Our Story’ and provided a bi- cultural experience as the group enjoyed the hospitality of Tikanga Māori around the coast from Gisborne to Ōpōtiki.
Mentoring Resource: In May & June 2014 Jocelyn Czerwonka went on study leave and produced ‘A Mentor’s Guide’ for use with LT4Youth.
Top Parish 2015: 135 people attended Top Parish plus 10 marshals who came as day visitors. This continues to be a significant Diocesan event with groups attending from around the Diocese as well as from Te Hui Amorangi o Te Manawa o te Wheke and Te Hui Amorangi o te Tairāwhiti as well as. While the costs for participants has been kept as low as possible over the years registration fees will need to be increased in the coming year to meet the full cost of the buses which have been subsidised by the regional budgets in the past. Fundraising for Top Parish has been important each year to subsidise costs, with Sandie Speeden co- ordinating the sale of First Aid Kits.
This successfully resulted in $1,000 being raised this year. Many support Top Parish Fundraising for which we give thanks. Ministry Internship: The Parish of St Andrew’s Taupo hosted Soatame Tu’ifua for the entire 2014 year as the Diocesan Ministry Intern. Tame is now at St Johns Theological College in Auckland after being selected to attend by Tikanga Pasifika. In February Samuel Frost became the part-time 2015 Ministry Intern. Samuel is based at Waiapu Cathedral.
Three Tikanga and National Events: The Diocesan and Regional youth staff work closely with members of the Toru Youth Commission to encourage diocesan young people to engage with Three Tikanga youth activities enabling them to develop their understanding of the Three Tikanga Church. This included being part of Te Tairāwhiti’s Kawea te Rongopai.
Upcoming planning: A Pilgrimage to Oihi Bay is currently being planned for young people 16 and older for several days in December of this year.
Children & Families Enabler: This ministry is staffed by a part-time enabler, The Reverend Jo Crosse. For the first semester of 2015 Jo has been completing her theological degree at St John’s Theological College in Auckland. Prior to this the work included the following:
Meeting with ministry leaders: Regular gatherings of children’s ministry leaders were held in the Bay of Plenty and Hawke’s Bay. While the numbers attending were small, the leaders reported that they found the networking and resource sharing helpful.
SafeHere: Sandie Speeden has continued to lead this aspect of the ministry amongst Children, Young People and their Families in the Diocese. Awareness of the importance of safe practices and policies is growing around the diocese, and the people who have attended training sessions have given positive feedback. Sandie offers valuable resourcing and advice to parishes and has held training days in each of the regions.
Side-by-Side Mentoring: This initiative offers some great possibilities for building relationships with young families in our wider communities. The first three day training series took place in Hawke’s Bay with seven Waiapu people graduating. Another series of training days is planned for the coming months, and consideration is being given to finding the best ways to support new and existing mentors in this ministry.
Messy Church Conference: Lucy Moore, one of the founders of Messy Church, was in New Zealand to facilitate a number of conferences. Waiapu hosted one of these in Te Puke with a good number attending from Waiapu. The workshop inspired and encouraged many to consider the possibilities for Messy Church here the intention is that we continue to build on that initial enthusiasm in coming months.
The Reverend Adrienne Bruce (Chairperson, for the Committee)
This report prepared with assistance from Jocelyn Czerwonka & Jo Crosse Anglican Care Waiapu
Report: Synod 2015
Anglican Care Waiapu is the social service arm of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu, enabling the Diocese of Waiapu to reach beyond the walls of the Church to provide a caring and loving service in response to the needs of the wider community1 and as such ACW’s relationship with our diocese plays an important role, informing our operational, strategic and service planning.
The Diocese of Waiapu has a very rich legacy of providing social services and one of our unique features that has developed over time, is the diversity of our services delivered throughout the Hawkes Bay, Bay of Plenty and Eastland regions. With a staff of over 650 and a volunteer base in excess of 200, ACW continues to work with some of our most vulnerable and isolated people, both young and old; providing services across 3 sectors:
Ø Aged care, Ø Early childhood education Ø Family & community services.
Anglican Care Waiapu’s vision is to see our “Communities Thriving”, and as such we recognise that this work cannot be done in isolation. It is imperative therefore that other similar organisations are well supported, resourced and empowered to achieve their goals, sadly, this is not always the case as can be seen from those organisations that have recently closed and by the large number of organisations that find it increasingly difficult to operate effectively in an environment which is often dominated by contract uncertainty, funding constraints, increased levels of client / patient complexity and acuity within a financial climate of increasing costs.
ACW is also acutely aware of these challenges and over the last few years we have taken a number of measures to address these, including; a comprehensive restructuring and rebranding of our organisation, followed by the development of our 5 year strategic plan.
1 Bishop Andrew: ACW website
Over the last twelve months our focus has primarily been on developing our “Executive Business Plan”. This plan outlines our key objectives, goals and outcomes, to assist us in transitioning our strategic intent2 into reality.
Whilst our business plan has a strong emphasis on addressing essential compliance issues, such as health and safety, contract compliance, operational efficiencies, risk management and property maintenance, there is also a focus on 3 critical areas, namely:
Ø Supporting and developing our people (staff & volunteers). Ø Diversifying our revenue streams. Ø Developing our service delivery by the formation of models of practice and care that reflect our Anglican character.
Despite these challenges, and the task we have before us, we are in good heart and there are many wonderful stories of how lives have been touched through the delivery of our services and by the commitment and skill of so many people, demonstrating God’s love.
Thank you for your continued support, and prayers .
John Palairet ACW Chairman
2 ACW Strategic Plan: Towards 2020
Waiapu Archives Report to Synod
As commented last year, with all the Diocesan changes in structures and personnel, the need for care in preserving records and maintaining our “corporate memory” becomes more urgent.
In this respect we note the passing of Canon Cherie Baker. In the 90s Cherie spent many voluntary retirement hours sorting and filing documents in the Diocesan Archives, when they were held in the Church Lane property. As a pioneering woman priest, Cherie was fastidious in caring for, and handing over to our Archives, her considerable files on the background to the Ordination of Women to the Priesthood, both locally, but also round the Anglican Communion: also her own personal papers, and copies of her own published works. We hope others will follow her example.
The exciting news is that “Ten Year Plan” launched by (retired) Bishop Murray Mills has been achieved in less than seven years! Our goal was to sort and file and box and record on computer all the existing papers - and recent additions – of Diocesan Secretaries, Bishops, Diocesan Standing Committee, Parishes, Waiapu Social Services (committees and agencies), Boards of Trustees, together with other archdeaconry and regional committees, Christian Education, Stewardship, and Ministry Councils, Youth Work and Te Amorangi Centre, Mothers Union, Association of Anglican Women, Girls Friendly Society, and personal records, to name a few - as well as our small historic library, drawers of plans and maps, and many photographs. It has been an undertaking not without high frustration and confusion at times - not all caused by lack of computer skills. But we are now more confidently able to reply to the many research requests we receive.
Jill King at the Diocesan Office continues to be the contact person for all Archive enquiries. The requests come on a very regular basis, with the emphasis on copies of lost or forgotten baptism records, copies of photographs and information about the history of various churches. Most weeks she is freed to spend some hours at the archives enabling a flow of records to be recorded. Lesley Ennor from the Cathedral parish has in her retirement continued to bring administrative and office skills to help with the classifying and listing of details in many of our records, again making the searches for information so much easier.
We again remind Synod members re Parish material. All ministry units have the responsibility to house carefully their own records, registers, correspondence, minutes, orders of service, newsletters and magazines. If they need advice or help with that important task we are happy to assist them. But especially where archival records are say over 50 years old, as well as when ministry changes and uncertainties put any records at risk, we advise them to be lodged with the Diocesan Archives. This is increasingly taking place.
Bishop Murray Mills Waiapu Diocese Synod Report
2015
There have been a number of wonderful AAW members who have passed away over these last 12 months and I want to acknowledge their tireless work for their groups and for the wider AAW. May they rest in peace and rise in glory.
As I read the group reports for the year I am always amazed at the different activities that our groups get up to. Fundraising, collecting for charity’s, visiting, helping children, catering for parishes, creating recipe books, raising funds for parishes, as well as $25,000.00 for our Overseas and Outreach giving, discussing remits from National Council of Women, the list goes on. Members just enjoy each other’s company and with God’s help they are able to reach out in love to all around them.
Like everyone else our numbers are down this year as well as our Circle numbers. Members 429 at March 2014 and 379 now and Circle 348 at March 2014 and 306 now.
It is getting more difficult to get members to commit to the Executive or even leadership in their own groups but a number of groups are having a shared leadership with the committee and this seems to be working well.
It was a great pleasure to welcome Bishop Andrew to our AGM held in March at Taupo.
NZAAW have a conference in Dunedin in October and planning is well underway for this event. It is always good to meet up with other members from throughout NZ.
At Elizabeth Fahey’s funeral there was money donated to AAW and we decided that we would have a stole made, in her honour, for our chaplain to wear. This has been made by Mrs Esther Mark and it is beautiful, made of silks from Cambodia with a gold embroidered cross and an embroidered AAW. Esther made this for us at very little cost (as Elizabeth encouraged her in the work of making vestments) and so the balance was sent to Mrs Catherine White in Gisborne who is teaching the art of weaving Wahakura’s to young Maori parents and many others.
Another wonderful year with amazing women of the church.
Elaine Wood Waiapu Diocesan President DIOCESE OF WAIAPU
OVERSEAS MISSION REPORT 2015
Mission Giving
The target of $195,000 for 2014 agreed to at Synod 2013 was met 100% which was a great result. At Synod 2014 it was decided that the target should remain at $195,000 for 2015 and latest reports show that we are on target so far this year. Once again this is an outstanding result achieved through the generosity of all parishes involved. Thanks are due to the people in the parishes who make this happen.
Waiapu Anglican World Mission Council
Council members are as follows: Bishop Andrew Hedge, Rev Adrienne Bruce, Rev Stephen Donald, Mrs Meg Dawson, Mrs Diane Sorenson, Rev Bryan Carey, Rev Rosemary Carey Rev Steve Hayes and Hugh McBain.
Anglican Church of Papua New Guinea
The focus for the past year has been on preparing for the joint Pilgrimage to ACPNG. The Dioceses of Waiapu, Rockhampton (Queensland) and Norwich (UK) are involved. Seven people from Waiapu will be going on the Pilgrimage.
Diocese of Polynesia
Land issues concerning the Waiapu project at Vunivau Basoga are not yet resolved. The new General Secretary of the Diocese, John Simmons, is working on this.
Anderson Trust
Income from this Trust has supported the nursing school at Murgwanza Hospital, Diocese of Kagera, Tanzania since 2008. Funds can only be used for medical mission and opportunities to assist medical mission within ACPNG will be explored.
Hugh McBain, Chaiman, Waiapu Anglican World Missions Council STATISTICAL RETURNS - ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU - YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2014 Average Weekly Attendances at Worship in February - Under 13 Average Weekly Attendances at Worship in February - Over 13 Number of social service projects or agencies supported supported agencies or projects service social of Number Number of People in a recognized/rostered lay ministry lay recognized/rostered in a People of Number Number of Community-facing events hosted by Parish by hosted events Community-facing of Number Number of People carrying leadership responsiblities responsiblities leadership carrying People of Number Number of People giving by Envelope/Auto Payment Envelope/Auto by giving People of Number No of People supp. by Parish in Com.-faced ministry in Com.-faced Parish by supp. People of No Number attending Youth Activities - Under 13 years 13 Under - Activities Youth attending Number Groups other than Parish Groups using buildings using Groups Parish than other Groups Total attending Worship at Christmas Services Christmas at Worship attending Total Number attending Youth Activities - 13+ years 13+ - Activities Youth attending Number Number of Classes taught in Secular Schools in Secular taught Classes of Number Number of Adult Study/Prayer/Home Groups Study/Prayer/Home Adult of Number Number of Persons participating in Groups participating Persons of Number Total attending Worship at Easter Services Easter at Worship attending Total Acts of Communion - On Christmas Day On Christmas - Communion of Acts Number attending all Worship Services Services Worship all attending Number Acts of Communion - Total during year year during Total - Communion of Acts Number of Persons on Electoral Roll on Electoral Persons of Number Acts of Communion - At Easter At - Communion of Acts Baptisms - Under 13 years Baptisms - Over 13 years Number of Confirmations of Number Number of Marriages of Number Number of Funerals of Number
PARISH EASTLAND REGION
Gisborne/Te Hapara 124 4 0 0 2 32 6,107 8 138 5 11 5,752 174 144 222 209 0 7 49 25 89 4 31 23 8 13 East Coast Parish 25 4 0 0 0 5 250 0 8 0 0 210 7 11 15 15 0 0 0 6 5 0 4 2 1 0 Waikohu Co-op. 32 2 1 0 1 1 1,275 9 17 0 9 544 61 103 63 105 0 3 14 2 9 2 12 23 3 2 Waipaoa 169 5 0 0 2 1 1,509 7 33 10 0 1,392 53 45 53 47 9 2 10 0 25 2 19 4 2 0 Wairoa 50 0 1 0 3 2 1,236 0 19 0 16 1,166 62 68 131 68 0 0 0 4 28 0 8 0 4 0
Total: 400 15 2 0 8 41 10,377 24 215 15 36 9,064 357 371 484 444 9 12 73 37 156 8 74 52 18 15
BAY OF PLENTY REGION
Edgecumbe/Kawerau 27 1 0 0 0 4 1,154 0 21 0 24 1,092 48 50 54 55 0 0 0 2 34 5 18 3 2 0 Gate Pa 130 0 0 0 2 8 4,423 4 57 0 20 3,791 169 114 234 114 0 2 16 5 71 13 45 13 54 60 Mt Maunganui 351 2 6 0 3 12 7,519 13 32 0 48 6,598 180 293 261 299 0 2 14 12 88 26 56 24 4 7 Omokoroa 132 2 0 0 0 8 4,273 6 86 6 60 90 0 4 60 120 0 5 40 7 51 5 50 10 0 0 Opotiki 49 1 0 0 0 4 4,122 3 36 2 1 2,887 52 126 58 135 0 2 6 8 18 1 23 15 4 2 Otumoetai 106 0 0 0 0 5 5,373 2 72 0 100 4,851 128 139 230 139 0 4 15 15 63 8 58 31 0 1 Papamoa 16 0 0 0 0 1 776 3 11 0 16 746 16 19 16 19 0 1 4 0 14 4 10 35 2 0 Reporoa Rotorua 410 4 0 0 1 7 8,097 6 123 0 6 6,699 227 386 255 516 0 5 45 11 101 50 31 32 4 55 Taupo 277 5 10 4 4 34 11,539 21 208 12 6 8,557 658 443 1256 824 1 2 25 14 174 15 85 175 7 25 Holy Trinity Tauranga 382 6 1 0 2 20 21,096 12 396 4 12 18,027 566 912 674 631 6 14 111 41 215 250 252 1,252 16 38 Te Puke 114 0 0 0 1 13 5,507 4 118 0 0 4,749 152 145 209 178 0 4 21 10 54 41 77 62 7 4 Turangi Co-op Parish 62 0 0 0 5 6 1,667 2 30 0 0 35 2 1 78 81 0 1 3 0 22 3 1 3 3 1 West Rotorua 80 0 1 0 0 6 3,261 3 50 2 5 3,036 87 72 91 108 0 3 18 10 49 9 42 40 3 6 Whakatane 133 1 1 0 2 11 2,105 3 90 0 5 2,106 83 70 137 133 10 4 24 10 84 1 3 1 2 15
Total: 2,269 22 19 4 20 139 80,912 82 1,330 26 303 63,264 2,368 2,774 3,613 3,352 17 49 342 145 1,038 431 751 1,696 108 214
Page 1 STATISTICAL RETURNS - ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU - YEAR ENDING 31ST DECEMBER 2014 Average Weekly Attendances at Worship in February - Under 13 Average Weekly Attendances at Worship in February - Over 13 Number of social service projects or agencies supported supported agencies or projects service social of Number Number of People in a recognized/rostered lay ministry lay recognized/rostered in a People of Number Number of Community-facing events hosted by Parish by hosted events Community-facing of Number Number of People carrying leadership responsiblities responsiblities leadership carrying People of Number Number of People giving by Envelope/Auto Payment Envelope/Auto by giving People of Number No of People supp. by Parish in Com.-faced ministry in Com.-faced Parish by supp. People of No Number attending Youth Activities - Under 13 years 13 Under - Activities Youth attending Number Groups other than Parish Groups using buildings using Groups Parish than other Groups Total attending Worship at Christmas Services Christmas at Worship attending Total Number attending Youth Activities - 13+ years 13+ - Activities Youth attending Number Number of Classes taught in Secular Schools in Secular taught Classes of Number Number of Adult Study/Prayer/Home Groups Study/Prayer/Home Adult of Number Number of Persons participating in Groups participating Persons of Number Total attending Worship at Easter Services Easter at Worship attending Total Acts of Communion - On Christmas Day On Christmas - Communion of Acts Number attending all Worship Services Services Worship all attending Number Acts of Communion - Total during year year during Total - Communion of Acts Number of Persons on Electoral Roll on Electoral Persons of Number Acts of Communion - At Easter At - Communion of Acts Baptisms - Under 13 years Baptisms - Over 13 years Number of Confirmations of Number Number of Marriages of Number Number of Funerals of Number
PARISH HAWKE'S BAY REGION
Cathedral 126 6 0 0 1 12 11,026 20 116 20 34 7,700 385 278 582 312 0 3 35 3 120 8 30 1 3 15 Clive 68 0 0 0 0 2 1,902 0 26 0 0 1,005 79 81 99 81 0 0 0 7 22 5 1 0 2 4 Dannevirke 444 2 1 0 4 15 2,777 4 50 14 23 2,710 29 62 89 62 0 9 70 5 61 18 10 6 7 5 Hastings 320 6 0 0 1 13 8,323 145 287 5 32 6,447 160 303 238 462 0 2 92 27 84 2 49 8 6 30 Havelock North 521 14 0 0 4 31 8,881 4 40 4 32 8,703 390 266 957 358 40 3 15 5 130 5 121 35 3 5 Mahora 53 1 0 0 0 6 1,611 4 32 4 4 1,331 22 40 91 84 0 2 5 3 48 7 7 45 4 4 Porangahau 2 2 0 0 0 0 133 0 0 0 0 89 0 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Puketapu 305 6 0 1 0 2 825 0 45 0 0 723 153 33 173 41 0 1 1 3 3 2 14 1 P 2 Riverslea 79 0 0 0 0 7 2,212 2 54 0 48 1,759 46 41 73 60 0 2 5 12 42 3 20 800 5 3 St Augustine's 62 2 1 0 0 3 3,012 2 53 0 2 2,749 62 63 90 74 0 1 5 3 35 0 24 3 3 4 Takapau/Ormondville/Norsewood 116 2 0 0 1 7 1,064 12 4 0 0 653 55 20 91 55 0 1 6 2 14 0 3 0 2 1 Tamatea Community Church Taradale 215 4 0 0 3 12 14,316 12 255 0 21 10,073 247 265 301 454 0 10 15 25 131 11 341 54 13 15 Waipawa/Omakere/Otane 180 9 0 0 1 6 1,575 9 20 0 14 1,060 113 49 261 83 0 2 7 2 43 2 41 3 1 1 Waipukurau 96 5 0 0 1 6 2,001 1 27 0 0 56 1 3 40 97 10 2 4 6 58 7 28 2 2 7 Weber 22 1 0 0 0 0 188 0 8 0 0 188 28 53 28 53 3 0 0 0 3 0 2 0 1 3 Westshore 39 11 0 0 11 4 1,892 3 27 0 0 1,257 94 49 103 72 2 2 6 3 24 7 28 98 14 1 Woodville 26 2 0 0 0 5 1,184 3 12 0 2 738 86 71 110 151 1 3 7 4 6 3 11 6 17 5 Lindisfarne College 4 Woodford House College 3 Hereworth School 0 0 Total: 2,674 73 2 8 27 131 62,922 221 1,056 47 212 47,241 1,950 1,677 3,391 2,499 56 43 273 110 825 80 730 1,062 83 106
Eastland Region 400 15 2 0 8 41 10,377 24 215 15 36 9,064 357 371 484 444 9 12 73 37 156 8 74 52 18 15 Bay of Plenty Region 2,269 22 19 4 20 139 80,912 82 1,330 26 303 63,264 2,368 2,774 3,613 3,352 17 49 342 145 1,038 431 751 1,696 108 214 Hawkes Bay Region 2,674 73 2 8 27 131 62,922 221 1,056 47 212 47,241 1,950 1,677 3,391 2,499 56 43 273 110 825 80 730 1,062 83 106 TOTAL: 5,343 110 23 12 55 311 154,211 327 2,601 88 551 119,569 4,675 4,822 7,488 6,295 82 104 688 292 2,019 519 1,555 2,810 209 335
Page 2 WHAKATANE HOSPITAL CHAPLAIN’S REPORT TO SYNOD
Tena ra Koutou Katoa / Greetings All
It has almost been 1 year in my role as the Chaplain of Whakatane DHB and I am very pleased with the friendly welcome I have received as I have settled into this new hospital. The support of staff, the LSP committee and VCA’s, Community Ministers has been the best I have experience in the past 10yrs which makes it a real pleasure to be here. As Tauranga & Whakatane DHB’s come under the same umbrella there is a supportive link also between both hospitals and the 2 Chaplains there. I meet with them on regular occasions and they cover for me in times of need. I also meet with several of the local ministers once a month when I can and among these are support for the on call duty when I am on weekend leave.
We have an Ecumenical Service every Thursdays in our Chapel, as this worked in the past I have continued with that. The chapel is also a place where I meet people who are seeking comfort & prayers, outsiders, whanau of patients & staff.
On our LSP committee we have Ruth Hamill who sends out letters out into the community with an input from me, which has created a group we call ‘Friends of Chaplaincy’ who donate throughout the year which is awesome and appreciated.
Of late I have attended the Chaplain’s Regional gathering in Tauranga which had excellent speakers on Dementia, Parkinson’s, End of Life Care plus an input from Tony Stone the HR Manager for ICHC. Then last week I attended the Anglican Synod gathering in Hastings and again excellent speakers and Bible Studies. It was great to catch up with our Bishop, other colleagues & meet new ones.
All is going well here in Whakatane as I continue my work for the Lord. It is an honour and privilege to be called. .
“Kia Maumahara tou Mana Ahua Ake” “Cherish your Absolute Uniqueness”
Reverend Maureen Martin Chaplain
Rotorua Hospital Chaplaincy Report for Waiapu Diocese 2015
The Chaplaincy Team at Rotorua Hospital continues to visit and support the patients, their families and staff at Rotorua Hospital. During the year, over 25,000 visits have been made.
We are still holding services on Sunday morning in the Chapel, with local Churches supporting us by provident people to collect patients, sit with them and return them to their beds at the end of each Service. The Chaplaincy Team also run these services with team members getting the opportunities to officiate in the Services. We also provide bed side communions and sacramental services as required. We are considering moving the services into the Atrium at the hospital, to be closer to the wards.
There continues to be a wonderful spirit of community amongst the team, which is evident when we meet once a month for lunch and on going professional development. Team Members are encouraged to attend Regional Chaplaincy Meetings and, as a team, and we hold an annual retreat, one day at Titoki.
We are continuing with a course for Chaplains in the region which is a good opportunity for Chaplains from other areas to get together, encourage and learn from each other, and just have fellowship together. We had the Organisational Developer from Everest Group Ltd as a guest speaker for this group when they last met in Rotorua.
I have completed supervising another unit of CPE in June in which we had 5 students, 2 of which were Ordained, 1 Parish Minster, 1 Deacon,2 Pastoral care workers and 1 Hospital Chaplain. I will be running a second course from July to November in Rotorua.
Last Christmas, the Chaplaincy Department, together with Hospital staff, enjoyed an evening of caroling with patients, and handing out of teddy bears. We also had a wonderful ward decorating competition, themed “A Ray of Hope.” The Chaplaincy Team once again entered, and put a lot of work into it. Many people get a lot of encouragement from the various entries.
I would like to once again express my appreciation to the Diocese of Waiapu for their continued support of Chaplaincy which enables us to minister to the people in our Community.
Yours sincerely Rev Ray Bloomfield, QSM JP AHCC Chaplain HAWKE’S BAY HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY REPORT FOR THE 2015 DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK REPORT
Rev Barbara Walker QSO and Rev Pelly Pirikahu.
The last twelve months of ministry for the chaplaincy team at the Hawke’s Bay Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial Hospital have been busy with a variety of major events taking place, additions to our chaplaincy team, and continuing special God moments as we seek to be the hands and feet of Jesus in our Hospital.
Patients, family and staff Our busy regional hospital frequently operates at full capacity results in more opportunities for the ministry of the chaplaincy service. Our days can change in a blink of an eye and the special relationship which we have built up with staff ensures that when patients, families and staff request our spiritual support we are available to be there for them, no matter what time of the day or night. Our ongoing support of staff is also increasing and both Pelly and Barbara had the opportunity of taking two funerals for staff member’s families. What a privilege.
Film Crew and the film gala night The film on Hospital Chaplaincy in New Zealand, has been filmed, edited and was officially launched on the 1st of May. We were delighted that the Hon Jo Goodhew who was the Associate Minister of Health when the film was filmed last year flew up from Wellington for our World Premiere Gala Night. The Pink (not red carpet) was rolled out and the stars of the films along with their partners, friends and families dressed in true Hollywood style (well almost) and came to see the film and support our Chaplaincy Service. Oscars were awarded and each recipient gave a short speech, accompanied by a drum roll, and loud clapping and shouts of joy. The film is available for showing and we are happy to come and show it as a fund raiser for our hospital Chaplaincy Service. We acknowledge the wonderful donors who paid for the film crew to come from the USA and film our ministry and the Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy Aoteraoa New Zealand for their support. We thank the hospital staff who took part in the film.
Rededication of the Memorial Chapel and renaming of the Hospital Following two years of meetings, application writing for funding to refurbish our Memorial Chapel at the hospital and working with senior hospital staff, and contractors, we were delighted to be able to organise the rededication of the Chapel Service which was held on the June 11 in the courtyard behind the chapel. The Governor General Sir Jerry Mateparae, Lady Janine, Arch Bishop Brown Turei, Bishop Andrew, and leaders from the Presbyterian, Catholic, and Methodist denominations attended the service with a number of those leaders, plus chaplains and hospital staff taking part in our service. We were delighted that choirs from Hukarere Girls’ College and Woodford House along with their staff came and supported us in song during the service. We are very grateful to all the donors who gave financial and practical support for this special place of peace and hope.
Renaming of the Hospital The Governor General unveiled the plaque for the hospital’s new name, which actually the name was given to the hospital when it was built in 1928. The Hospital will be known as the Hawkes Bay Fallen Soldier’s Memorial Hospital.
The Role of Spirituality in Disasters conference Feb 2015 The Hawke’s Bay Hospital Chaplaincy team in partnership with ICHC organised this conference which was held in Hastings. Over 70 people came from all over New Zealand to spend three days looking at this very interesting topic. We are delighted to be able to bring Dr Susy Sanders from the USA who along with Bishop Victoria Matthews from Christchurch provided the main addresses. We were also privileged to have a number of the hospital, school, and police, and prison chaplains from the Canterbury area who shared in their very moving stories. Those who attended returned home to their ministry units equipped to encourage others to look at preparing a practical disaster plan for their ministry units and themselves.
Ecumenical Chaplaincy Team The Volunteer Chaplaincy Assistants (VCAS) are a supportive and valuable part of our ministry and collectively there are many years of experience. However we are aware of the need to continually build in this valuable area and we hope to run another VCA training course early 2016. The team is complimented with three locums; Rev Margaret Hall, Rev.Numia Tomoana and Rev. Rosemary Carey. Their commitment and passion is greatly appreciated.
Local Chaplaincy Support Committee. (LSP) Our LSP committee continue to meet monthly. Colleen Kaye and Tracey O’Shaughnessy and Dr John Kerr have contributed to this committee over the past year along with others. As an LSP we are seeking new members who could join us with skills in websites, marketing and pastoral. Please contact Rev Barbara Walker is you would like to find out more information about the committee or speak with Colleen
Interchurch Council for Hospital Chaplaincy Aotearoa New Zealand. (ICHC) Over the past year there has been significant change within ICHC (our employing organisation,) under the leadership of Patrick Butterworth as National Manager. Technology has been utilised and the options available allow greater communication. Please feel free to access the ICHC web site. www.ichc.org.nz
New Zealand Healthcare Chaplaincy Association. (NZHCA) As the president of the NZHCA. Barbara has committed time and energy to this organisation by carrying out a number of activities, including being a member of the ICHC Stipend Committee, sitting on the committee of the Heads of Chaplaincy New Zealand organisation and writing inspiring articles for the association. Her ability to juggle her hats between ICHC, NZHCA and her role as Hawke’s Bay Hospital Chaplaincy Coordinator has been challenging at times. Her faith and strength knowing God is always with her has seen all the above organisations raise their profile over the last three years and more ICHC chaplains have been encouraged to seek accreditation through a four year study programme.
Thank you
We would like to thank the Waiapu Diocese for their on-going support of our vital hospital chaplaincy ministry. To the Anglican Churches and the schools within Hawke’s Bay who support us financially, practically, and in prayer we say thank you. To those musicians who assist us at Sunday Services we say thank also.
As we enter a new financial year, we need wisdom and prayer as we seek to be the hands of feet in our hospital. Financially we are struggling and this is a huge concern to the chaplaincy team. To reduce our services and not provide a 24/7 service, as we have done for many years, would be a great loss to the patients, families and staff we support.
Please join us in prayer and let us know how you could help us. May God Bless you all. Barbara and Pelly.
TAURANGA HOSPITAL CHAPLAINCY SERVICE
Report to Diocesan Synod, Gisborne, September 2015
It is my pleasure to present my second report to Synod on the Tauranga Hospital Chaplaincy Service, as I enter my third year as Ecumenical Chaplain. We have gone through quite significant changes in the last 12 months, but as a result of working through them as a team I am pleased to say that Tauranga Hospital Chaplaincy is in good shape and well positioned for the future.
The Reverend Jacqui Cavit resigned from her ecumenical chaplaincy position at Tauranga almost a year ago, and we wish to acknowledge the very effective ministry she provided to patients, staff and families in her time here. During the gap of some months before a new appointment was made we have been able to count on the support of our locum chaplains, Reverend Julie Guest, Pastor Paulo Leaso, Pastor Dave Sales, Reverend Robert Anderson, Reverend Wendy Showan and John Macdonald. We are indebted to them for their readiness to help and their full contribution to the chaplaincy team and the hospital.
Shelley Gilmore was appointed to the vacancy created by Jacqui’s resignation and took up her post in late January. Shelley is a Presbyterian Elder and has a degree in counselling. In addition to ‘learning the ropes’ in the hospital context, Shelley embarked on Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) training soon after starting. She is not one to step back from a challenge, and she has established herself quickly and very effectively.
I have just completed my second unit of clinical pastoral education and am continuing with the accreditation process. We have had a good core team of Voluntary Chaplaincy Assistants (VCAs), who play a vital role within our ministry to the whole hospital community. We have a monthly team training meeting which is well attended.
Shelley took on the mantle of organising the Midlands Regional Chaplaincy Conference taking place earlier this month, and it was an excellent event, with a good turnout and a lively and relevant programme. It took considerable work and we are very grateful for her very successful efforts.
We continue to enjoy the support of the Tauranga Interchurch Hospital Chaplaincy Committee (ICHC), made up of representatives of the contributing churches, and the District Health Board. The Local Support Provider Committee maintains oversight and offers a support role in addition to the national management function of the ICHC. John Binns continues in the chair, and the Committee’s support for chaplaincy has been, as always, considerable.
We enjoy good relations with the Tauranga churches, many of which send us volunteer teams to help us get patients to and from the chapel services. The Roman Catholic Diocese is going to support us with a 0.2 full time equivalent chaplain starting in September.
We are always happy to receive referrals to visit patients in hospital, meet with any Church visitors/ministers when visiting in the hospital, and to accept speaking/preaching engagements to spread the word about Hospital Chaplaincy.
We can be contacted through the hospital (07) 579 8000 or direct dial (07) 579 8295/8735.
Reverend Sam Held, Ecumenical Chaplain, Tauranga Hospital
CARTER HOUSE AGED CARE FACILITY : REPORT FOR SYNOD 2015
This is my first report to Synod as I complete my first year as a chaplain to Carter House in Te Puke. Taking on the role as Chaplain was an easy decision as I was a regular visitor to the complex with a my mother being a resident in the Rest Home.
I am very much a part time chaplain only doing 4 hours a week. However, this allows me the opportunity to be available to staff and residents on a Thursday for a short while in the morning, and for a longer period in the afternoon.
Carter House has a family feel to the place especially with those residents who are dependent on care. The staff know all the residents and certainly the residents seem to know what is happening in other areas of the home.
One of the challenges I face is making the Liturgy of the Eucharist not only relevant but meaningful for those in the Dementia Wing. They are a delight to get to know and the prayers and hymns of their past are one connection into their world. One of my joys in this ministry are the conversations I have with residents as I wander around the complex each week. The afternoon Eucharist in the Rest Home is another joy as we gather residents from the hospital wing and wheel them in their chairs to join in the service. The lounge is usually full and the praise of God in song is wholehearted as is their care of each other in helping find page numbers.
Apart from taking the services each week, I make contact with as many resident as I can, bless rooms and units following death or the resident moving to another room. I am available for the staff should they wish to talk with me, and I attend staff meetings and other Carter House functions.
I am grateful to the parishioners from the Te Puke Parish that assist in gathering residents or provide musical accompaniment to the services.
Carter House has a special new resident in a very small young puppy called Carter, who is finding that there are lots of knees he can sit on. He has a big voice for such a little dog and will no doubt cement his place in the life of the complex over the next few months.
Rev’d Ruth Dewdney, Chaplain. HODGSON HOUSE CHAPLAINCY – REPORT TO SYNOD – 2015
This report is written against the beginnings of rapid change in the Residential Aged Care sector. As we all know the Church has been active in providing care for older people and was at the forefront of establishing ‘rest homes’ in our community. Nevertheless recent studies make the point that an actual study of religion and ageing has been surprisingly neglected. In writing this report I have endeavoured to compare the findings of some of these studies into the clinical ministry of chaplaincy at Hodgson Village and have noted the following.
Questions about the meaning of life people ask as they are grow from childhood into maturity often disappear in adult life. People in mid life are too busy to stop and think. Such questions return with some force during later life primarily because of the weakening of the body, generally slowing down in all sorts of ways and as a consequence find themselves with more time to think, remember, and muse on the life that they once had. Complications can arise when the impact of technology in a sophisticated, industrialised consumerist, competitive society cause doubt in the minds of older people as to their worth, and there is an opinion in the community that those who struggle with age or illness are somehow less important and therefore not entitled to a fair share of resources.
Spirituality amongst residents is expressed in a variety of ways both formal and informal. Some people believe in eternal life; others do not. It is important to recognise and minister in ways that exemplify that those who do not express a traditional faith are accepted as persons of worth. Traditional expressions of faith and worship need exploring ways that are meaningful to a different generation who may be better educated than their forbears but find great difficulty in dealing with ultimate matters of life and death having come from society which generally does not wish to deal with such issues. Furthermore, and I quote, the steady decline of religious affiliation and attendance that has taken place over the last half-century has implications for the future of ageing’ Will future generations of older people look to religion for support as has been the case in earlier times ? The new interdisciplinary field of gerontology developed after the Second World War has given relatively little attention to the role that religion plays in older people’s daily lives. We need to find answers soon because the first predominantly non-religious older people are almost upon us. (Ageing Ritual & Social Change) Ashgate. {In a recent article published in the Australian & N.Z. Journal of Public Health it is reported that 47% (66% if aged 85+years) died in Residential Aged Care facilities}
Personally, I have found the work of chaplain at Hodgson Village an incredibly rich experience. I must place on record my grateful thanks to all who assist in various ways especially the volunteers who assist with worship services, on the Friday and Sunday of each week. Feedback from people at various levels inside and outside of the facility have testified to the difference the total ministry exercised make all the difference when it comes to the total care of their loved ones who are ‘in care’. Included in this is the special co operation of the staff, management, nursing, carers and others who come together in a blend that make a very special ministry. .
J.Derm. Buchanan,
Chaplain, June 2015... TE WIREMU HOUSE CHAPLAINS REPORT 2015
We at Te Wiremu House are pleased to be in the finals of the ‘Community Connections NZ aged care assn. excellent awards,’ for our services to war veterans. Advocacy for war Veterans has seen an increase in their numbers and other Rest Homes and individuals ring Te Wiremu for veteran advocacy advice.
After winning the contract for providing a Geriatric Psychiatric unit worth $41,000 from the Government, work for this unit in an unused wing of the dementia unit is well under way and expected to be opened in October. Last September Te Wiremu House also won the ‘Emergency Respite’ contract for the district, taking in people needing sudden placement. In another new development, plans for extending the number of hospital beds have been submitted to the council for approval.
This year the Arohaina Centre staff joined us for the Code of rights training which included the rights of gay residents. Other training this has included staff wellness health sessions with outside presenters covering topics such as ‘Drink driving laws and you’ and ‘Drug awareness.’ E.I.T nursing, social work, and caregiving Students join us for training. Our nurses continue to do further training in their own time, two of them finishing Expert status of the Portfolio programme and two up to the merit level. New Zealand Nurses day was celebrated with a lunch and well attended by local DHB staff and retired nurses.
At present we are at full occupancy, even after six deaths in July, and have needed to decline some potential residents. We have reached a level of 40% Maori residency who appreciate the monthly church service in Te Reo Maori taken by Rev. Jack Papuni. Our regular Communion services and Devotions services continue with input from other churches in the community.
Residents enjoy resistance exercises 3 times a week, for the prevention of falls and for those who have had strokes, taken by an outside trainer. These are always well attended. The Gisborne Museum continues to support us with photo exhibitions which are of interest to both residents and their families. This year Representatives from the Turkish community joined us for the Anzac day parade and 7 residents received commendations and medals on Armistice Day.
We continue to receive complements from residents, families and local Doctors for our level of care and the work continues to be a real pleasure.
Rev. Sheryl McGrory WAIAPU HOUSE
Waiapu House is a Retirement Village tucked away in the centre of Havelock North. It is situated on 5 acres of land and has 18 chalets, 13 Apartments, 42 rooms in the Rest Home and 32 hospital rooms. I really appreciate my position as chaplain and the opportunity to come in contact with some amazing people. Approximately 105 residents and many staff.
There is an amazing chapel in the complex called “The Good Shepherd Chapel” and a communion service is provided every Wednesday (following the lectionary readings) with bed communion offered in the afternoon. I am invited to lunch each Wednesday and am placed at a different table each week. I say Grace before the meal.
A lot of my time is visiting and meeting with the residents. Each visit is so different and I must be prepared to listen carefully and often bring the outside news in to them. Everybody has had an amazing life and it is a privilege to share with them. I am also lucky to be invited to many activities in which the residents are involved in e.g bowls, card making, baking, and musical entertainment.
It is wonderful to meet with many family members and share in their loss of a loved one and it is an honour to be asked to preside at the funeral. Christ is at the centre of serving at this precious place.
Rev Janice Tapper
Chaplain HAWKES BAY REGIONAL PRISON CHAPLAINCY REPORT – 2014-15.
Te Pihopa me nga Mema O Te Hinota o Waiapu tena koutou,tena tatou Katoa.
Tena hoki koe I o tatou aitua e hinghinga haere nei, kua karangatia o tatou pukorero, kua tangohia atu nga manu tioriori, kua pangia o tatou mate ki te ringa kaha o aitua.
(Greeting to you and to to our dead who continue to fall. Our great men of oratory have been called, our great women of song have been taken, our dead have been touched by the strong hand of misfortune )
Highlights: We continue with our pastoral care bible study and Sunday services. The chaplaincy team continues to support our volunteers, staff and management and they support our ministry. The Chaplaincy Service has worked so hard to hold our contract in the last 18 months and this has been successful, although there are cutbacks because of a funding cut of 10%. The training for volunteers will come back to Chaplaincy who will be responsible to train and encourage volunteers to support Chaplaincy. Many thanks must go to our board and CEO supported by our link chaplains and Kaumaatua. Anzac Day Services this year were very special with a great response from prisoners and staff.
The Matariki in the Maori Focus Unit went for a whole week and on the Sunday we concluded with Karakia. The following week we had a Matariki wananga for the whole day in Unit 6 that helped the men to understand what Matariki means for Maori.
The Whakamomori programme that I lead continues 2-3 times a month There has been a very positive feed back from staff, including Whanganui Prison.
We invited the many Napier Ministers to visit the prison. They found this very helpful and hopefully we will see more people come in to support prison Chaplaincy.
I attended a hui in Turangi to support new programmes using Kaupapa values to guide the behaviour and interaction of everyone in the Maori Focus Units. There are 5 Maori Focus Units in the North Island.
Hawkes Bay Chaplains visited Seco Prison in Wiri. We found it very different from Corrections facilities and very modern.
Maurice Mclaughlin and I are looking forward to attending the Chaplaincy Conference in Sydney 18th-28th September 2015. This involves 250 Chaplains from 50 countries around the world.
John Flavell.
REPORT FOR DIOCESAN YEAR BOOK 2015
Chaplaincy: NZ Police
This is my 14th year as Chaplain for the Bay of Plenty District with particular responsibility for the stations in Tauranga, Te Puke, Papamoa and Katikati, in addition to District Headquarters in Rotorua.
Aligned to the above local areas is my role as Chair of the Police Chaplains’ Advisory Council based out of Police National Headquarters in Wellington. It has been a somewhat difficult year with the whole NZ Police Chaplaincy Service being under review. At this point in time the review has still not been completed but I am feeling a little more hopeful of there being a positive outcome.
Apart from the usual ministry of pastoral care, weddings and funerals there remains the added focus on personnel affected by the changes brought about by the restructuring of some areas of responsibility.
Throughout the year I have been, as usual, impressed by the courage shown by NZP personnel both when dealing with recalcitrant public and the ever present occurrence of serious medical issues. The notion of ‘police family’ is hugely strong in such cases – and most impressive!
There have been the usual Civic Services and formal police events to attend. One that particularly stands out is this year’s Civic Anzac Day service – a special service to celebrate the anniversary.
NZ Fire Service Chaplaincy
Due to the increased workload of my role as Chaplain to the NZ Police I decided to resign from Fire Service chaplaincy at the end of December 2014. Prior to that my role with the stations of Tauranga, Greerton, Kawerau, Mount Maunganui and District Headquarters had continued.
Wendy Showan July 2015 Waiapu Anglican Cursillo Report to Synod 2015
Cursillo arrived in 2011 and is beginning to thrive in Waiapu.
A lay-led organisation linked internationally, Cursillo grows Christ-centred leaders.
As twenty-first century Christians we are to walk closely with Christ, be Christ’s disciples, and do Christ’s work in the world in the everyday parts of our lives. The Three-Day Cursillo, a short course in Christian living, has this message at its heart. The Cursillo course offers committed Christians in our Diocese the experience of living in Christian community, exploring the presence of God, with time to reflect, refresh and reinvigorate our spiritual lives. Cursillo offers a method to keep ourselves on track as Christians in our day-to-day commitments and environments, and celebrates ways in which we ordinary people can and do become more effective Christian influencers as disciples of Christ within our own Churches and Parishes, within our own families, communities and workplaces.
Of the two Cursillo courses offered in 2015, a Combined Cursillo (for men and women) took place April-May in Papamoa. We were overwhelmed with applications, attracting the maximum 20 registrations. In October we offer another Three-Day Cursillo, this time for women, at Hukarere Girls’ College in the beautiful Esk Valley, Hawkes Bay.
Each Three-Day Cursillo has a follow-up day of “deeper understanding”. This day explores the challenge Cursillo sets before us in relation to sustaining our on-going relationship with God, and responding to God’s call for apostolic action in our normal, everyday living. One such day was held in Rotorua (June) to follow the Combined Cursillo in Papamoa. Another takes place in Westshore, Napier (November), following the Women’s Cursillo at Hukarere.
We also hold special days called Ultreyas which are gatherings of those who have experienced Cursillo and those curious about Cursillo, for worship, song, testimony & fellowship. In 2015 we hold two: Tauranga (March) and Hastings (August).
A further highlight of Cursillo in Waiapu is the way Tikanga Pākehā and Tikanga Māori strands continue their interweaving.
A ten-person Secretariat steers Waiapu Anglican Cursillo, with representation on the New Zealand Anglican Cursillo Council (NZACC), an oversight body serving five Dioceses: Wellington, Waikato-Taranaki, Waiapu, Christchurch & Dunedin.
Planning for 2016 includes two Three-Day Cursillos: Waiapu Combined 4 (men & women) in Papamoa (April) and Waiapu Combined 5 in Hawkes Bay (October), with their associated follow-up and Ultreyas.
Gail Spence, Diocesan Lay Director, Waiapu Anglican Cursillo [email protected] www.waiapu.com/cursillo THE MISSION TO SEAFARERS Report to Synod for 2015
Port of Tauranga No. of ships visited by all chaplaincy and volunteer ship visiting personnel for each port where we are represented (Mission to Seafarer personnel only, not kindred society personnel) – 532 no. of visitors to each centre for the full year- 14,285 Short narrative on issues dealt with regarding seafarers' welfare during the year- · The Vega Auriga was in Port for upwards of 3 months, we were the ‘safe haven’ for the affected Seafarers.
Other welfare issues dealt with · Contracts, personal safety, homesickness, hospitalization, spouse at home ill, concerns re safety of families in Philippines, non-payment of salaries, ensuing retirement. · Following and injury while boarding a vessel, I am now only Ship Visiting re Pastoral situations when required. I find that I can relate and connect with the Seafarers much more effectively by being available at the Centre in the evenings. The bulk of our ship visiting is a PR role and done by volunteers, informing the Seafarers of the Centre, its whereabouts, outreach, and services available. Visitors also take a supply of magazines and copies of ‘The Sea’ for the mess. Any Seafarers on board are usually too busy to chat. They are much more relaxed and open when they visit the centre.
Comments regarding financial status of the Mission. USM is a joint venture centre. The major portion of the income comes from sources other than the 3 contributing partners. It would be fair to say that the USM treads a fine line financially and only very prudent stewardship of the resources has meant a good outcome has been achieved.
Challenges for 2015 There has been a change of Manager and the departure of some long standing volunteers. The numbers passing through the centre continue to increase due to the success of the port in attracting contracts, particularly Maersk, a general increase in various agricultural exports, the log trade, and summer Cruise LIners. Funding requirements for 2015, and whether grant funding is required – Under our new management we may see requests and new ideas forthcoming that will require funding.
Marie Gilpin Chaplain MTS at Port of Tauranga
Napier Ship visits: 3 Centre visitors: 2926
Ministry to the welfare of seafarers at the port of Napier is an entirely volunteer affair, conducted under the auspices of the Hawkes Bay Seafarers Welfare Society Incorporated. That Society succeeds in representing the interests of MtS, Apostleship of the Sea and Sailors’ Society, in about equal measure. Nobody is paid for anything they do, and the organisation runs on the proverbial smell of an oily rag.
The panel of some 30 volunteers ensures that the Napier Seafarers’ Centre is open to welcome seafarers every evening of the year that any ships are in port.
Through 2014 we have had the advantage of a Bishop’s Oversight Committee for the MtS’ work at Napier. This committee is chaired by Rev’d Steve Hayes, whose personal energy has kept our ministry on track during difficult times. An important outcome of Steve’s and his Committee’s work is a much enhanced awareness of maritime ministry among Anglicans of the port’s hinterland.
MtS activity during the year 2014 has been handicapped by the illness of your chaplain. Placed on chemotherapy for multiple myeloma in late 2013, his problems were compounded by severe nerve damage to his legs and feet, which meant he spent much of 2014 re-learning how to walk. Into the vacuum so created, certain Anglican clergy have willingly stepped in to carry out essential functions: conducting the monthly service at the Centre, delivering special packages at Christmas and Easter, and responding to a crew’s request for an Easter Day on-board Eucharist. The various contributions of Rev’ds Steve Hayes, Noel Hendery and Howard Pilgrim are gratefully acknowledged.
It is appropriate also to acknowledge the support of a particular Anglican parish in the town – Taradale – whose Missionary Service League has spearheaded efforts to make seafarers feel welcome when they visit Napier. The Parish also plans to experiment with a Summer Sea Sunday in 2015, holding it on the first Sunday in February with a picnic event at the Seafarers’ Centre.
The Rotary Club of Ahuriri Sunrise continues to support our activities. A focus for that interest is the annual breakfast at the Centre that we provide to enable their members to actually view the sunrise which features in their club’s name.
During 2014 the Port Company, who sponsor our IT operations, restructured the Centre’s internet system. This has provided not only more and faster WiFi connections, but provides volunteers with a 24/7 help desk – which they’ve only had to use once but it’s there for when they need it.
Richard J Spence MtS Chaplain
Gisborne Development of a new ship visiting service to seafarers at, and the potential development of a Seafarers’ Centre at that port.
Following discussions by Mr Peter Snow of Wellington with officers of Gisborne port, and the Regional Dean, Rev Stephen Donald in June 2014, Stephen was able to organise a number of local clergy, including the Catholic Priest in charge at Gisborne, for two days of training in ship visiting, led by Chaplain Bob Peters from Wellington and your Chairman.
Since then, negotiations have been ongoing regarding clearance for the clergy to go through the port and board ships.
Stephen has now conducted a number of ship visits, but there is still more work to be done regarding the protocols for visiting ships at the port. Meanwhile, there is enthusiasm within the port fraternity to develop a small seafarers’ Centre and discussions are in their infancy at this time.
WAIAPU BOARD OF DIOCESAN TRUSTEES
ANNUAL REPORT TO SYNOD 2015
In view that the primary role of the Board is to act as the investment arm of the Anglican Church in the Diocese of Waiapu, the Board began the year last year with a list of priorities in order to gain assurance for the investors that the Board is performing Its intended role.
Those priorites were: · Institutional Education of Trustees – Robin Narin (former Diocesan Registrar and Secretary to the Board, also General Secretary to the Anglican Church in Aotearoa) facilitated a training day and provided a follow up paper as a resource for board members.
· Independantly Review Investment Policies – Trust Investments Management Limited were engaged as an independent body to review policy and make recommendations for improvement and additions. These have been presented to the board and impemented as appropriate.
· Review Accounting Procedures – a rigourous internal review of practices and procedures was followed up with a review by the boards auditors, Grant Thornton.
· Gain clarity around the legal status with regard to compliance with the Financial Markets Conduct Act 201 (FMCA) - A legal opinion has been obained from Minter Ellison Rudd Watts that has given the Trustees comfort that the Baords investment activities as they stand aare likely to fall within exclusions in the FMCA. The legal advise has indicated that the board will need to comply with the Anti Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009, and is a Financial Services Provider and therefore has compliance obligations to implement now.
· Update and implement Policy around Ethical Investments, with particular reference to both the Diocesan Synod motion and the General Synod motion on Divesting from Invesmtments with companies that actively produce fossil fuels -. There is not unanimity with board members to support the divesting of fossil fuel investments. The board has however begun the process by divesting itself of a third of a significant holding in a compnay high on the list of fossil fuel production. They will continue this process, seeking suitable alternative investments. There have been many alternative investments rejected recently as the board have not been able to establish clearly whether these particualr companies are involved in fossil fuel production in any way.
In respect of the investments held, the Trustees recommended to the Diocesan Trust Board the following rates of interest for payments on deposits made with the Baord for the year ending 31st March 2015:
This year Last year
Income Fund 4.5% 4.75%
Permanent Fund 11c per unit 11c per unit
The value of units in the permanent fund increased again up to $2.28 as at 31 March 2015 from $2.21 in 2014. This movement again can be attributed to the volitility in equity and currency markets, which this year has benefited the fund.
As at 31 March 2015 the board was managing $18.7 miillion in the income fund and $12.9 million in the permanent fund. The board also manages on behalf of the diocese $4.9 million of commercial property and cash investmetns for the Hawkes Bay Trust.
As reported last year to Synod, there are two vacant seats on the Board. This has meant a heavy workload for current board members. It is the hope of the board that these seats will be filled by new members with the required skills and expertise during the coming year.
Michael Morgan
Chairperson
WAIAPU BISHOPRIC ENDOWMENT TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT TO SYNOD 2015
This year has seen Bishop Andrew Hedge ordained and installed as the 16th Bishop of Waiapu. This has had a financial impact on the Bishopric Endowment Trust. The savings made in the 2013/14 year have been reversed in the 2014/15 year as the cost of installing a new bishop has been felt.
The Trusts equity as at thte balance date of 31st March 2014 was $1.946 million compared with $1.948 in the previous year. Whilst the trust has benefited from paying a reduced Stipend and reduced expenses associated with the Bishop’s activities, there was also a reduced income from both the Diocese and interest received on investments. This results in a small deficit in the operation of the Bishop for the year.
Overall the Bishopric Endowment Trust’s financial situation is acceptable and stable. The Trust however will need continuing financial support from the Diocese to balance it’s annual budget and this is provided for in the Diocesan Budget.
Michael Morgan
Chairman
HEREWORTH SCHOOL CHAPLAIN’S REPORT 2014/15
Jesus said “I am the vine: you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. “ Jn 15.5 These words of Jesus were the reading for my final chapel service at the end of term and the long vine branches trailing across the table were indeed beginning to shrivel without the stock and roots to keep the sap rising. I have felt it a privilege and responsibility to pray that the Holy Spirit inspire and use me to bring the Word of life to chapel services and lead the Hereworth community into a deeper relationship with God through prayer. In the classroom we have discovered that there is much to research about the treasure chest of the Bible; how people through the ages and around the world, describe and practice their relationship with God; and what a life putting faith into action looks like.
To celebrate the bicentenary of the Gospel coming to New Zealand Hereworth boys prepared a short play about Henry and Marianne William’s life at Paihia. This was part of a wonderful joint service in Napier cathedral of songs from Te Aute and Hukarere, poems and pictures from Woodford and prayers from St Matthews, all rounded off with sharing cross shaped ginger biscuits blessed and broken together. Joining in, being present and taking part is fun and essential for growth and understanding. Our large school choir and teams of chapel monitors regularly contribute song, prayers, readings, short plays and visual items to chapel worship. We have enjoyed several visits from Bishop Andrew and other speakers strengthening our link to the wider church.
This is the challenge for us with young people, to create meaningful opportunities to be involved in real faith growing and learning opportunities, ensuring we don’t resort to colouring in or just watching cartoons to pass the time. Indeed there are building blocks of knowledge and understanding which have formed a scheme of work at school with end of unit tests which allow boys to get the corners and edges of the RE jigsaw in place and ask questions that can fill in the gaps. It is frightening to discover how little many young people know about religion and faith, ignorance can lead sadly to prejudice and that can only socially divide us and be unhealthy. With Hauora becoming a specialist subject at school, we have seen how following Jesus contributes to our spiritual health. As an example of this cross curricular approach: the school wide theme of Belonging was a perfect opportunity to work on symbols and ideas for the National Anglican Schools Logo competition and boys produced strong, thoughtful and creative design entries. The next term’s theme of Conflict gave us the opportunity to explore the story of Jacob and Esau, the origin of The Cross of Nails Centre of reconciliation and the story behind the Poppy.
In addition, staff have had their eyes opened during a Professional Development day as Anne van Gend led us in a seminar and Q and A which helped Hereworth to see itself truly valuing the cornerstone of our Anglican tradition.
Rosie Hayes
St Matthew’s Primary School
Annual Report 2014 The school still manages to fit so much into each school term ! 2014 was no exception.
A major focus for us across the year was to develop a shared understanding of our school’s Pepeha. It was important for the children not to just ‘know it’ but to understand why it was important.
Ko Te Mata o Rongokako te maunga Ko Ngaruroro te awa Ko Heretaunga te kainga Ko Waiapu te pihopatanga Ko Ngati Kahungunu matau Ko Hato Matiu te kura
It was exciting ‘walking’ the pepeha – visiting the sites mentioned Ash Wednesday School Service. and helping the children to understand what an important area we are based in for our learning.
We were also able to perform as a whole school at the Kapahaka festival in Napier and the children performed brilliantly.
We continued to have strong governance by our Board of Trustees, with excellent leadership from our Chair, Simon Evans. Our BoT provides an excellent vision and direction for our school.
Our Professional Development programme continued as a major focus for our staff, along with our cluster of 3 schools. A highlight of this was a two day conference in Rotorua on Inquiry Teaching, On Lake Waikare-iti during our stay at Camp Kaitawa. which dovetailed into our PD so well. One of our staff had study leave to complete her Masters at Massey University and we are looking forward to seeing this learning feeding into the school.
Our relationship with the Anglican Parish of St Matthew continues to grow, with more school families and staff becoming actively involved in both the worshipping life of the parish as well as activities that based on site.
Our site wide fairs twice a year also show this relationship – good sources of school fundraising. Our major fund raiser is the Cape Challenge marshalling and timing – an annual event that makes a big difference to our bottom line.
The site wide Fair is a regular highlight. Our senior school biannual excursion to Camp Kaitawa happened during the last term, a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with
God’s Creation.
Tim Anderson Principal
At Woodford House our clear moral purpose as a school is based on the Christian faith educating young women to live and lead extraordinary lives. As a special character school, our foundation lies on the strong Christian values, ethos and heritage. (Mrs. Julie Peterson, Principal)
Our Chapel is centered at the heart of our school. It is a place where we gather to pray and worship as a school community. It is a sacred ‘still point’ of the day amongst all the busyness that goes on in the life of our school community. . We are a school that celebrate the traditions of the liturgical calendar as well as celebrating topical world - wide humanitarian issues. E.g. recently we held a special prayer service for the people of Nepal. This was followed by a mufti day, organised by the Service Team, to raise funds for aid in the earthquake areas of Nepal.
Each year we begin our services in Chapel with our Founders service, giving thanks to God for the foundation and establishment of Woodford House. This service is always followed by our Campus Blessing where each area of the school receives a blessing and takes a prayer card back to their departments. We are reminded that Gods blessings are on each of our learning areas, Spiritual, Academic, Cultural and Sporting. The Reverend Bryan Carey, Vicar of St Luke’s in Havelock North was involved in this service, recognizing our link with the local Anglican Parish.
This year the prefects helped lead the very popular Shrove Pancake Race. A great majority of the students were present. There was loads of fun and prizes and it was great way to move in to the season of Lent. At our Ash Service the Prefects helped with distributing of the ashes, role modelling servant leadership.
Krizzia Del Rossario is the 2015 Chapel Prefect and has a huge team of over 60 girls. Students are rostered for Chapels to help with the smooth running of services.
In Chapel and Religious Studies classes our school is constantly reminded of ‘love your neighbour, as you love yourself’. Students are encouraged to grow in their concern for others and be involved in community initiatives that make a difference.
The Chapel Prefect and other students actively involved themselves in the ‘Relay for Life’ held at Sports Park. This was coordinated by the Services Committee and Sports Department. We have also helped fundraise for an Orphanage in Russia. And we have held a successful harvest Appeal with proceeds going to the local Food Bank.
A new website for Woodford House has been launched with funding raised from the Winter Solstice Dinner. The four cornerstones of the school are highlighted. Spiritual, Academic, Cultural and Sport. In April a successful joint Havelock North schools ANZAC WW100 event entitled ‘We Will Remember Them’ was held at the Havelock North Domain. Students from seven Havelock North Schools met on the village domain for a significant and memorable service.
At the beginning of Term 2, Mrs Julie Peterson was commissioned as our new Principal. We look forward to her Leadership and guidance. Other important services this year have been the annual attendance at St John’s Cathedral in Napier. This is a compulsory service for the whole school and a link for us to be connected with the wider Diocese. In May a memorial service was held in our Chapel to give thanks for the life of one of our late Boarding managers who worked as a Boarding Matron in the houses for four years and was Boarding Manager for 14 years. Mrs Beryl Black will be remembered for her kind and caring manner with both boarders and parents alike and was often known as the ‘Mother away from home’ Twice a term or more, members from the Chapel team and other students volunteer their services, offering cheerful help on a Sunday morning at the Hawke’s Bay Hospital. Patients are carefully wheeled to the Chapel to attend a morning service led by one of the rostered duty Chaplains. On Fridays in Chapel we have been enjoying Homeroom Services. Our homeroom groups are 'family sized' and made up of girls across the year levels, who form strong supportive ties. These Friday services have replaced what used to be called ‘Form Class Chapels’. Each House have a chosen Value topic e.g. Love and Forgiveness and share this at the service.
Our last service for Term Two, was a combined schools service. We welcomed Te Aute College and Hukarere Girls’ College and enjoyed “Celebrating Matariki through song and prayer.”
At Woodford we believe that one of the ways Christianity is best expressed is through service to others. It is our hope that students learn that freely giving themselves to the service of others is a lifelong and highly rewarding opportunity.
The Reverend Joy Hamilton-Jones, Chaplain Diocesan Theologian
The central ongoing purpose of this role is to encourage theological study and reflection among both clergy and lay people throughout the diocese. My personal mission is to encourage all members of our church, young and old, to see themselves as theologians and to engage in this shared task with confidence. It is vital to the health of our church that we share the task of thinking deeply about our faith, so that we can engage confidently with the world around us as followers of Jesus.
For the last year I have been continuously engaged in locum roles, in the Ruahine mission and then in Taupo, that have directed me to express this theological purpose in some local contexts but limited my opportunities to spread myself more widely. Nevertheless, I have responded to every invitation that did not directly clash with my parish responsibilities.
With those locums behind me, and as we welcome a new diocesan ministry educator, I look forward to making some fresh starts in the four areas in named in last year’s report...
1. Responding to diocesan calls on my time. 2. Updating and extending the waiapuacademy.org website. 3. Invitations to conduct parish-based seminars. 4. Making a diocesan theological library more accessible.
I trust that God will open up new paths for us to explore together in the coming year.
Howard Pilgrim
REPORT TO THE 2015 SYNOD FROM THE DIOCESAN TRUSTS BOARD (APPOINTING BODY)
MEMBERS The Standing Committee of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu.
Appointment of Trustees in accordance with Title F Canon I Clause 2.6 of the Canons of the General Synod/Te Hinota Whanui of the Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia for the period commencing 1st June 2015 and ending 31st July, 2016.
Seat Retiring Trustee Appointed Trustee
WAIAPU BOARD OF DIOCESAN TRUSTEES
and
WAIAPU BISHOPRIC ENDOWMENT TRUST
1. Mr Richard Montgomery 1. Mr Richard Montgomery 2. Mr Phil Williams 2. Mr Phil Williams
WAIAPU ANGLICAN SOCIAL SERVICES TRUST BOARD
1. Mrs Nicola Roberts 1. Mrs Nicola Roberts 2. Mr John Palairet (Chair) 2. Mr John Palairet (Chair)
HEREWORTH SCHOOL TRUST BOARD
3. Mr Stuart Signal 3. Mr Stuart Signal 4. Mr Will de Latour 4. Mr Will de Latour 7. Mrs Anna Drury 7. Mrs Anna Drury
ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION RATE
The Diocesan Trusts Board in accordance with Diocesan Canon 17 (Waiapu Board of Diocesan Trustees) confirmed the rates of distribution for Trusts Funds held in the consolidated trusts for the year ending 31 March 2015 as follows:
Permanent Fund 11c (per capital unit) Income Fund 4.50%
Colleen Kaye Secretary to the Board
ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF WAIAPU ASSESSMENT PERCENTAGES 2016 YEAR
HAWKES BAY Cathedral Parish of St John 6.31% Central Hawke's Bay Parish 4.73% Clive Co-Operating Parish 0.61% St Matthews Parish 4.02% St Lukes Parish Havelock North 6.14% St James Parish 1.07% Puketapu Parish 0.71% St Peters Riverslea 2.01% St Augustines-Napier 1.81% Southern Hawke's Bay Parish 3.20% Tamatea* 0.37% Taradale All Saints 5.67% Westshore Parish 1.90% Woodville Parish 0.95% Totals 39.50%
BAY OF PLENTY Edgecumbe Kawerau Parish 1.65% Gate Pa Parish 4.66% Mt Maunganui Parish 5.58% Omokoroa Cooperating Parish 1.11% Opotiki Parish 2.87% Otumoetai Parish 3.60% Papamoa Parish 2.64% Reporoa* 0.00% St Lukes Rotorua 3.67% Taupo Parish 4.86% Tauranga Holy Trinity Parish 10.00% Te Puke Parish 4.06% Turangi Cooperating Parish 0.81% West Rotorua Parish 2.30% Whakatane Cooperating Parish 3.17% Total 50.99%
EASTLAND East Coast Parish 1.00% Holy Trinity Gisborne 4.16% Te Hapara Parish 0.00% Waiapoa Parish 2.04% Waikohu Cooperating Parish 1.30% Wairoa Parish 1.02% Total 9.51%
GRAND TOTAL 100.00%
* Denotes Co-operating Venture
The above rates are used to calculate the Diocesan Assessment fo the 2016 Year and are included in the Budget.
FINANCIAL
REPORTS
Presented to the Second Session of the 61st Synod
2015
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