BICENTENNIAL A CATHEDRAL JOURNEY JOURNEY 1914 CROZIER - TE TAKE KI OIHI TWEETING OIHI - PLACE OF BEGINNINGS CHRISTMAS

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his year’s meeting of the Synod was a very special number of other places where there are Anglican communities occasion with many people able to make their pilgrimage and ministry. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen Tto Oihi and Marsden Cross for the first time. Our part the relationship between Auckland and Melanesia that has in God’s mission was a significant theme woven through the existed since the time that Selwyn and Patteson established Synod. Being present in the “cradle of Christianity” in Aotearoa the Melanesian Mission. We hope for ongoing contact and a brought a fresh focus to this call on our lives as Christian deepening of our relationship in the years ahead. Peter and disciples. Very soon we will celebrate the bicentenary of those Kahu Bargh have recently returned from a semester teaching at beginnings with the powhiri and opening of Rangihoua Heritage Bishop Patteson Theological College. Next year marks the 40th Park and culminating in this year’s Christmas Day’s service at anniversary of the Church in Melanesia becoming a Province Marsden Cross. within the Anglican Communion. Part of our build up to that was the joint service with Tai I wish you every blessing for Advent and Christmas in this Tokerau at Holy Sepulchre Church on Aotearoa Sunday. Gospel bicentenary year in Aotearoa. Following the powhiri, we gifted the centenary crozier to Bishop Kito. This crozier was the gift of Māori from the Diocese to Bishop Averill on Christmas Day 1914. As we come to the bicentenary, it seemed an appropriate gift to now hand on to the Bishop of Tai Tokerau. Continuing the idea of mission Bishop Jim and I made a visit to the Church of Melanesia at the beginning of October. We visited Honiara, Kohimarama and Tabalea as well as a

IN THIS ISSUE: 2 OUR BISHOPS VISIT MELANESIA A glimpse through photos of a week spent in Melanesia

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OUR BISHOPS VISIT MELANESIA

Clockwise from top right: Novice house at the TNK Community of Sisters of the Church; With students at Selwyn College; Welcome from Sisters of Melanesia and novices; A visit to the Bishop Patteson Theological College; The Melanesian Brothers’ Chapel, Tabalea; Sister Doreen at the Christian Care Centre; A visit to the Franciscan Brothers at Laverna; At Selwyn College with the college boat; A presentation to the Principal of Bishop Patteson Theological College of stoles from the Diocese of Auckland

3 BICENTENARY

A SYMBOL OF HOPE FOR A CENTENARY AND A BICENTENARY

On Christmas Day 1914 Northern Māori clergy and laity gave a crozier to the Bishop of Auckland. Now 100 years on it continues to be life giving and a sign of hope. WORDS: THE REV’D JAYSON RHODES AND ELIZABETH WITTON

he crozier had been made as a memorial of the centenary of Samuel Marsden’s first service at Oihi Bay. 100 years later, on Christmas Day at Oihi, Bishop Kito Pikaahu will hold this symbol of the bicultural Trelationship that has existed between Māori and Pākehā since the missionaries arrived at Oihi in 1814, for the bicentennial celebrations. To mark the bicentenary Bishop Ross Bay, in discussion with others, decided it should be given back to those who gifted it as a symbol of the strong relationship between the Diocese of Auckland and Te Tai Tokerau. At a joint service in Holy Sepulchre Church on Aotearoa Sunday Bishop Ross and Bishop Jim handed the crozier to Bishop Kito, it was then passed down a line of descendants of those who had made the original gift. It was very evident as they passed the crozier from one to another with great care that this is a Taonga of the Anglican Church, it is part of a wider story with its own spirit and story. Since discovering the crozier in the strong room at the Diocesan offices early this year Bishop Ross has used it. He was pleased to return it to those who originally gifted it to Bishop Averill. During the service Bishop Kito commented on the shape of the crozier with its carved spiral top rather than the traditional crook shape. “The shape of the crozier tells of the wellspring of life and it symbolises the continuity of a strong relationship between the Diocese of Auckland and the Diocese of Te Tai Tokerau.” Bishop Kito also noted that the crozier was made from four different woods. The woods showed the identity of each tribe but also their unity in being put together to make the crozier. Towards the end of the service Bishop Kito was inspired to name the crozier – Te Take ki Oihi. It means - what connects us is what happened at Oihi. It signifies the past as well as the present and future relationship that we share. To mark the bicentenary the Diocese of Auckland also made a koha of $50,000 to the Hui Amorangi.

4 A SYMBOL OF HOPE FOR A CENTENARY HISTORY OF THE CROZIER n Christmas Day 1914 the crozier was presented to the then Bishop of AND A BICENTENARY Auckland, the Right Rev’d Alfred Averill at the centennial celebrations of OSamuel Marsden’s first service at Oihi Bay. The staff was made from four different types of wood, each representing the donors, the tribes Ngāti Whātua, Ngāpuhi, Rarawa and Aupōuri. The woods, in the same order are maire tuao, puriri, mottled kauri and kahikatea (referred to as oriwa in a news item in the Northern Advocate on December 28 1914). The presentation was made by Chief Rawiri Te Ruru, on behalf of the Ngāti Whātua and Ngāpuhi tribes; by Chieftain Airi Tenana on behalf of the Rarawa tribe; and the Rev’d M. Taurere, on behalf of the Aupōuri tribe. The staff bears two inscriptions: “Presented by the Māoris of the Diocese of the Bishop of Auckland, Marsden Centenary, Christmas Day 1914”, and “Hei hepara koe ki te kahui a te karaiti” (“Be thou our faithful shepherd of the sheep”).* Arriving at the Cross, an interesting ceremony took place. The representatives of the Northern Māori tribes presented a pastoral staff to the Bishop, each tribe presenting one piece, and each piece being composed of different kinds of New Zealand wood-the crook being embellished with Māori carving. The staff was designed by the late Archdeacon Walsh, who also designed the Marsden Cross. The presentation was made with a suitable address by the leading Māori chief, and the Bishop acknowledged the gift on behalf of himself and succeeding Bishops of Auckland, and thanked the Māoris for their handsome gift.’ In December 1915 in a Supplement to the Gazette Bishop Averill wrote: ‘The Pastoral Staff, presented to the Bishop of Auckland by the four Northern Māori tribes will be cherished in the Diocese as a memento of an interesting and historic occasion.” *From Bishop of Auckland Rt. Rev’d A W Averill in the ‘Church Gazette’ February 1 1915

5 Diocesan Synod members at PILGRIMAGE Marsden Cross September 2014 A SPECIAL PLACE

Oihi Bay – described by the Right Rev’d Richard Randerson as the ‘cradle of the nation’, was the setting of the first Christian service in New Zealand. The significance of this event is memorialised by the Marsden Cross, which stands as a lone beacon on an area of flat ground above and overlooking the beach.

ver the years many groups have made pilgrimages to the which the Buckle family also kindly agreed to. With inspiration Marsden Cross as the site of our spiritual roots. As the from Christian musician friends Tony and Liz Eyles a recording 200th anniversary of the service led by Samuel Marsden was made of the song and sound effects added to give the O atmosphere of Oihi Bay.” draws near we asked some people to describe the significance of Oihi Bay and the Marsden Cross to them. THE REV’D JONATHAN GALE BISHOP ROSS BAY “My first visit to the Marsden Cross was in 2007. I climbed “This year’s Synod had our part in God’s mission as a big focus. to high ground and stood looking out over the water, lost in Standing with people from around the Diocese at Oihi caused me to thoughts of the beauty of Oihi. But my mind soon drifted to the reflect on the importance of perseverance as we go about the work nature of both the missionaries and the settlers. Ruatara: did he of mission. We often carry a romantic idea of the first Christmas pay too dearly or could he see the inevitable? Who, at that time, service. But Kendall, King, Hall and their families stayed on and could have anticipated Selwyn’s energy, Patteson’s sacrifice, a established a mission settlement there. They were very tough years tenuous treaty and modern migrants; some here to work, others as they built homes, a school, had children born and die, and saw to play golf. I recall looking at the cross and thinking “This is nice very little tangible fruit for their efforts. But they persevered, and so but we could apply it to the way we live together.” must we in our time and our context of mission today.” PHILLIP SAUNDERS POEM BY BISHOP TED BUCKLE “I was born in Wellington and spent most of my adult life in the UK, so I was not familiar with the hugely significant meeting of On the lonely beach of Oihi Bay the Pākehā and Māori cultures at Oihi Bay, in Northland. Now There stands a cross of granite grey living in the north and being a member of the Waimate North It speaks of efforts mankind employ congregation the history is very much part of our belonging and To bring the news of Christian joy community. The significance to me of living amongst this history is the responsibility and inspiration that it brings to today. This Now on our logo the church does still is where the gospel was sent out from to all over Aotearoa/New Proclaim that goal of peace, goodwill Zealand in all sorts of ways, planned and unplanned, so we Two peoples of quite different race follow in that heritage in what ways we can. Midst forest sea and land find space “In 2010 while clearing old papers from the vestry of St Stephen the Martyr church in Kaikohe I found a poem written by Bishop For here in Northland still we see Ted Buckle in an old versions of the parish magazine Rongopai The Christ, God’s gift of harmony (Good news). I felt a connection with the poem and the Spirit Entwines us in a bonding grace inspired me as a musician to put the words to a contemporary Of love and hope for the human race context and arrangement. I changed some of the words to reflect current times. It was also important to me to include te reo Māori as part of the partnership of the song, so added the chorus. “The song was a gift to me therefore I wished to gift it back. All Phillip Saunders’ recording of his song can be downloaded rights to the song were given to the Marsden Cross Trust Board, from the gospel2014 site http://www.gospel2014.org/music/ CELEBRATING IN THE MISSIONAL FOOTSTEPS OF A GREAT-GREAT- GREAT-GRANDFATHER

The Rev’d Samuel Marsden is a name that appears in the history and story of Christianity in Aotearoa, New Zealand. His great-great-great-grandson, of the same name, describes himself as a ‘chip off the old block.’ He is about to set off from Cornwall England, to celebrate Christmas at the foot of the Marsden Cross at Oihi, in the Bay of Islands. WORDS: THE REV’D JAYSON RHODES

he modern day Rev’d Samuel Marsden, a retired in the , has the same desire as that of his Tgreat-great-great-grandfather, to tell of the love of God. On his visit he wants to see what is occurring in the church 200 years on, and be part of the mission that his forbear helped to create with others. While he aims to have time to relax, the Rev’d Samuel Marsden will be attending the opening of Rangihoua Heritage Park on December 21st and the Bicentenary Christmas Day Service. He is also preaching and planting a tree at Waimate North. He will be attending the Hansen Family Reunion as well as a Marsden family gathering during his visit. The Celtic cross at Oihi is central to Samuel Marsden; for him it tells of the spirituality of the place. “Any visitor must be struck by its beauty and its tranquility, the Cross at the bottom of the hill is a vivid reminder of the message which my forebear brought to New Zealand in 1814.” Travelling to New Zealand for the bicentenary celebrations is a pilgrimage for Samuel Marsden. He believes the site of the Marsden Cross is a place of pilgrimage for all New Zealanders The Rev’d Samuel Marsden in parish ministry in England. as it laid the foundations to nationhood. “The Church Missionary Society settlement at Rangihoua brought together two widely influenced by my awareness of the role my great, great, great diverse peoples. With all the faults of the original missionaries grandfather played but it is also influenced by my great love of and of Samuel Marsden, the inspiration behind it, it laid the and respect for the Māori people, their own history and culture.” foundations for the modern nation of Aotearoa New Zealand.“ Christmas Day 2014 and the Bicentennial Ecumenical Service Samuel Marsden is now aged 70. He has visited New Zealand of Thanksgiving is for Samuel Marsden part of a journey that his and the Marsden Cross a number of times. One of those visits great-great-great-grandfather began with Ruatara and others. was when his father was doing a speaking and preaching tour “I view it as an important geographical, historical and spiritual in 1964. This time there is the bicentenary to celebrate and the milestone in a journey, which began in Bethlehem 2000 years development of Rangihoua Heritage Park. ago and which has a very long way to run yet. For those of us, “I look forward to coming to the Bay of Islands once more, who look to the future with Christian optimism, the recognition because it is there too that I always have that sense of home- of the central place of Rangihoua in the life of the nation opens coming: that this is where I belong, where I have a relationship up possibilities, which perhaps only a few can envisage at the with the land and with its people. Clearly this is linked to and moment.”

Celebrating the The Organising Group for the Bicentenary Ecumenical Christmas Service at Oihi would like to get an indication of Birth of Christ at the Place the number of people who will be attending. of the Birth of Christianity in If you are planning on joining in this special celebration Aotearoa New Zealand please register online at http://tinyurl.com/nup95jb Registration is not essential but it will be useful for planning 25 December 2014 purposes.

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The Anglican Communion Office and the Society of Saint John the Evangelist (SSJE) are teaming up to offer Anglicans and Episcopalians around the world a daily word, meditation and beautiful image sent to their email inboxes. Wherever you are in the world a daily Advent email will arrive in your inbox at 5am, the same time as the Brothers get up to pray. Join them in praying with your phone this Advent. Read the meditation then take a picture that reflects the theme or your response to it and post it to Instagram. “People need help with their daily spiritual practice,” said Brother Geoffrey Tristram, SSJE, Superior. “During Advent, we anticipate the coming of Christ, an event that awakens our deepest desires and longings. This Advent, we are inviting you to join us in looking clearly and honestly at our lives and taking action.” Director for Communications at the Anglican Communion Office, Jan Butter, said, “It’s all too easy for Christians to be consumers in today’s world – especially during the Advent season. Here we have a chance to not only receive during Advent, but also take part in a global action; to give back to other Anglicans and Episcopalians worldwide by sharing our photos with each other. “This is also a chance for people who might never have connected with an Anglican religious community before to benefit from the deep thought, meditation and prayer that emanates from such communities all around the world.”

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TWEETING CHRISTMAS

The story of Christmas, the birth of Christ, tells of a God who chooses to self communicate. Christmas was, and continues to be an act of communication, as we sing in the carol, ‘be born in us today.’ An ongoing challenge for the Anglican Communion, and the wider church, is to consider how we tell of new birth in the season of Christmas and throughout the year. WORDS: THE REV’D JAYSON RHODES, COMMUNICATIONS LECTURER, ST JOHN’S COLLEGE

n previous generations the ability to share the gospel was The Church of England celebrated a successful Christmas face to face with family, friends and colleagues. The options Twitter campaign last year. The campaign led to a conversation for Christmas greetings included a telegram, a Christmas on social media that involved millions of people. That to me I is a conversation to be part of, to have a voice in. The Twitter card, and the cheap phone calls on Christmas Day. Now with the digital age the circle of influence is limitless as it reaches campaign was to send tweets (messages) that finished the beyond jurisdictions and languages in an instant. sentence #christmasmeans….. Figures show that approximately One example of the instant digital age is Twitter. It allows users 7,500 tweets were sent using the hashtag in what became a to send short messages known as ‘tweets.’ The messages are global campaign. The cumulative reach for the tweets using the often part of a theme or concern that is indicated by a hashtag hashtag was 4.1 million Twitter users. symbol. The language on Twitter is an example of how social Social media can be difficult to define. It had origins in media is part of conversations on a global scale. In 2007, 79% of what was known as compuserve in the 1980s. Today there tweets were in English. That dropped to 51% in 2013. Japanese, are Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram to name a few Spanish, Arabic and Indonesian now feature in the Twitter world. and no doubt a new one will emerge in the next six months. These figures tell us there are conversations beyond our church The conversation is not whether to use social media but how it walls that we need to be able to join in with our Anglican voice. should be used. A useful definition of social media from Meredith To not be part of such conversations is to in effect walk away Gould, is that it consists of web based tools, that in addition to from a conversation in the church porch. The decision to be conversation, allows users to share content such as photos, made is how to be part of the social media landscape. videos and links to resources. We have an opportunity to educate about the bicentennial of the gospel we are celebrating. One way to use social media is to share material about the bicentennial in the weeks leading up to Christmas, we then have informed discussion. Social media then does not replace what we do but enables us to be part of a wider conversation and tells what we are doing. You may wish to visit our Diocesan Facebook page to know more about Christmas in the Diocese. Look up the Anglican Diocese of Auckland. Our bishops are also on Facebook as Bishop Ross Bay and Bishop Jim White. These are all conversations that tell what we do and so what it is we believe. As church we need to be strategic with social media. The forms of social media all provide engagement but in different ways. In social media we need to think before we speak, with what we use and how we use it. What is important is to remember that when a church or community wants to be on Facebook you need to work out why and how it will reach the people you want to speak with. In the same way as a Christmas card reaches an individual so can social media when it is used in the right way.

9 CHURCH

A CATHEDRAL JOURNEY

For three months of this year the spiritual centre of our Diocese, Holy Trinity Cathedral, was closed. The work being carried out was the first stage of the major project Selwyn’s Vision – Let’s finish what history started. WORDS: THE REV’D JAYSON RHODES & ELIZABETH WITTON

oly Trinity Cathedral has been a construction site twice in 20 years for parishioner Avril Souter and her family. She calls the changing appearance Hfrom nave to stained glass windows and the font a journey. For another parishioner, Hilary Monteith, she remembers an Advent Carol Service across the road in St Mary’s in 1959. The Cathedral, as mother church of the Diocese, has had multiple building projects, from moving St Mary’s to adding a new nave. The latest is to see it completed and consecrated. The project has four major components of work. The removal of the bridge is complete and work on St Mary’s Court will be finished during this summer. Construction of the Bishop Selwyn Chapel is now underway, and work will begin next year on the organ in the Cathedral and the restoration of St Mary’s Organ. Dean Jo comments that ‘every component of Selwyn’s Vision is about a ‘working Cathedral’ and to enable us to serve the Diocese and Auckland region the best we can. It is all go and these are exciting days in the Cathedral precinct’ With the completion project underway we take a look at some parishioner memories and at earlier projects. St Mary’s was consecrated as the Cathedral Church of the Diocese in 1898. A previous St Mary’s on the site had been demolished to make way for the project that began in 1886. The beautiful kauri building served the Diocese well but Bishop Selwyn’s dream was to have a Cathedral for Auckland.

10 item and it was just magic for us mostly young people doing it for the first time. There were some surprised people in the congregation and heads turned round.” A new project began with the chancel for the new Cathedral. The foundation stone was laid in 1957 but it wasn’t until 1973 that the chancel was opened for use as the new Cathedral Church. Hilary remembers concrete floors, “At first it still had dusty concrete floors and was horrible, as the wooden floors hadn’t been laid.” It didn’t take long for the congregations to outgrow the seating in Holy Trinity so temporary changes were made until the building of the nave was started in 1990. “They added a corrugated iron annex known as the wart! It was quite small and only 1 story in height. Pews were installed to add to the number of seats for the congregation. The other seats were up between the choir stalls and the chancel and are now used for evensong.” When Avril Souter and her family began worshipping at the Cathedral in 1994 work was well underway on the nave. She remembers the corrugated iron coming down and the protective plastic covering being removed from the organ. “At that stage the new nave had a concrete floor, there was no font and no stained glass windows, and the chairs were recycled from the Old Town Hall. So for me it is a journey with milestones that have also included the Labyrinth and the Trinity Garden. The Cathedral was closed for three months this year and so again a construction site. For Avril a moment to remember was when the bridge was finally removed that divided the chancel and nave. “We had all concentrated on the view towards the high altar, none of us were prepared for the view from the high altar to the West Windows, there was not a dry eye in the house, it was a defining moment.”

Hilary Monteith remembers St Mary’s as a busy cathedral with large congregations in the mornings and evenings. As a choir member she remembers services often being broadcast. St Mary’s was on a sloping piece of land with a small basement area underneath where the choir kept its robes and the library of music. It was also where the choir had a short practice before services and they would come up from the back and process in from there. Hilary remembers the first time they did this at an Advent Procession of the Carols service in 1959. “I will never forget coming from the basement up the steps to the back very quietly so the congregation wasn’t aware that we were there. It was very dark. They used to have candle bearers interspersed amongst the choir and we burst out with the first

Avril sees this project of completion and consecration as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of in whatever way people can. As Dean’s Warden she has been very much involved in the project. With $12.8 million raised, including $1.3 from the Cathedral community itself, it is now down to the last million with the Donate a Pipe campaign. “I continue to be amazed at those who are willing to give up time and skills for this project from those involved in governance to volunteers, it is an amazing journey for us as parishioners and for the city.” Top to bottom: St Mary’s Church being rolled across Parnell Road; Work on St Mary’s Court is in the final stages; Holy Trinity before the bridge was removed. For more information on Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Right: Holy Trinity now. Selwyn’s Vision project go to www.holy-trinity.org.nz Left: Kids Can performance on the day Holy Trinity Cathedral re-opened 11 SHARING

Left: LSM worship in Kings Chapel. Rght: Chris Clarke speaks to the conference. LSM CONFERENCE 2014

This year 56 people met for the LSM conference held over three days in October at King’s College Otahuhu. The theme was ‘Ministry of the Word’. WORDS: ELIZABETH WITTON

ocal Shared Ministry is a strong and vibrant part of our ‘participation trumps perfection’ and ‘performance gets in the Diocese with 18 ministry units spread throughout the way of true participation’. LDiocese. Local Shared Ministry is a model of ministry Open-Endedness is way of describing the work of the Spirit of that restructures the local church to be responsible for its own God in worship. Open-endedness is giving the biblical text room to mission and ministry and fulfilling the five marks of mission. breathe. The challenge therefore is to allow space in the worship In Local Shared Ministry a model of team based ministry that for that to take place, which can be done in a variety of ways. affirms all the gifts of the baptised by inviting all to belong. A Slow worship means that rather than a pre-packaged (one- Lay Ministry Support team sharing the responsibility for mission size feeds all) service, we reflect on what we want to achieve in and ministry, work traditionally carried out by a Vicar. They are worship and take time in our local setting to use local resources supported by Ministry Enablers who provide ongoing training that reflect the culture of our community. and development of new ministries within the team. Integrity is to be found in worship that is shaped by the Each year they come together for a conference, to celebrate worshipping community. It should be for the people, by the the entire ministry achieved in the local shared ministry units, people and of the people. to meet other people from other local shared ministry units, to To help put creative worship into context Sarah then gave share together about the similar roles each does, to support some practical examples of the Ministry of the Word from A New and talk together, to be encouraged and equipped further for Zealand Prayer Book – He Karakia Mihinare o Aotearoa. ministry. Other speakers of note were: The Rev’d Sarah Park, Diocesan Ministry Educator, gave an Chris Clarke, CEO World Vision NZ, who shared his exciting outstanding presentation on creative worship. She encouraged stories and experiences of leadership. Bishop Jim White gave an oversight address on his view of Integrity is to be found in worship Local Shared Ministry in the diocese along with issues and highlights. that is shaped by the worshipping An inspiring workshop was led by The Rev’d Josh Jones, The community. It should be for the people, Rev’d Sandy Robertson and The Rev’d Ian Render to develop music resources. New songs were introduced and taught and on by the people and of the people. the Saturday evening the ten most popular songs were recorded by those present for future use in their ministry units. the conference to see that a Service of the Word provides Thanks to The Rev’d Megan Means, The Rev’d Sarah Park and The Rev’d Josh Jones for opportunity for congregations to deepen in their engagement their assistance in providing information. with Scripture, to learn new ways of praying and to build community. In her talk she referred to a book ‘The Art of Curating Worship’ by Mark Pierson. He describes the curator as the one The diocesan enabling team have set up a website to who brings together worship. He applies several principles to assist with information and training resources especially any worship service. for preachers and musicians. A copy of the Local Shared Participation is not just the congregation singing, praying Ministry Handbook is available for anyone interested in and sharing eucharist together. It refers to worship in which a further understanding this model of ministry from The Rev’d variety of people from different backgrounds, ages, levels of Megan Means [email protected] or mob. 021 2350162. commitment, learning styles, education and stages of spiritual formation contribute creatively to the content, leadership and www.localsharedminstry.com shaping of the worship event. Sarah went on to caution that

12 REMEMBERING REMEMBERING THE DAY MADIBA CAME

On 13 November 1995 President Nelson Mandela came to St Matthew-in-the-City to thank the anti-apartheid movement and the people of Aotearoa for their support of the struggle for

freedom in South Africa. WORDS: THE REV’D HELEN JACOBI | PHOTOS: KYLIN IMAGE PHOTOS

resident Mandela spoke from the St Matthew’s pulpit to a Les Morgan, Director of Operations at Sudima Hotels spoke crowd of over 450 people in the church and another 100 about leading a diverse team of staff and having each on Pgathered outside. contribute as part of the team. Sudima Hotels pay above the On 13 November 2014 at a gathering to remember that minimum wage and have a low staff turnover. day, about 150 people were spellbound as they listened once Carl Robinson, Director Global Sustainability and Social again (thanks to Radio NZ Archives) to Mandela’s speech, Responsibility, Fonterra, spoke about partnerships with accompanied by photos of the gathering from 1995. Many schools and community groups in the Breakfast and Milk for people could recognise their younger selves. Schools programme, and environmental work with the Dept of Then inspiring speakers followed: Desmond Abrahams was a Conservation. She talked about the challenges of partnership young activist in the last years of apartheid who spoke of the fear and the need for honesty and the acceptance of diverse and experience of arrests and torture at the hands of the South opinions to achieve common goals and values. African “authorities”. Rod Oram, business journalist, drew the threads of the HE Zodwa Lallie, High Commissioner for South Africa, spoke conversation together speaking about the ideals Mandela has about how 20 years of freedom has impacted South Africa and left us with which were evident in the speakers’ presentations. how the country is now living up to Mandela’s vision of justice, Both events were presented in Partnership with the Auckland reconciliation and peace. She also spoke of the importance of Chamber of Commerce and were sponsored by Trust New Zealanders’ actions protesting the 1981 Springbok tour and Management, Hesketh Henry and KPMG. how those actions made a difference and will never be forgotten. The evening was enlivened by songs from the Heaven Bent Gospel Choir which had the audience wanting to be up and dancing. A highlight for everyone was young Auckland Poet Brian Gashema (of Kenyan origin) who performed two poems – Crowns and Momma. Ngati Whatua Orakei welcomed the guests as they had done 19 years ago for President Mandela and Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse represented the City and thanked the main speaker, the High Commissioner of South Africa. Then as if by magic overnight the church was transformed into a breakfast venue for Living the Vision: Business and Mandela’s Legacy. Three speakers shared their stories from their businesses to the 100 attendees. Rangimarie Hunia, from the Board of Ngati Whatua Orakei spoke about Ngati Whatua’s vision for delivery of services and Top: HE Zodwa Lallie, High Commissioner for South Africa speaks to the gathering. their investment in housing. Bottom: The business breakfast in St Matthews

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Ministry Conference – challenging clergy & lay Selwyn Village hosted this year’s Ministry Conference, “The Leading Edge.” 115 clergy and lay attended over two days and were challenged by leaders within the church, corporate, education, retirement and social services sectors. This photo is from closing worship, led by Alison Morgan and The Reverend Andrew Coyle. Celebrating Women’s Ministry Aotearoa Sunday was the chance to celebrate 200 years of women’s ministry in Aotearoa New Zealand at a service at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Auckland. The service recognised the ministry of the wives of missionaries and the impact that women had in the spreading of the gospel, those with names known and unknown. The service was dedicated to the Mother’s Union, the Association of Anglican Women, and Kahui Wahine. PHOTO: LLOYD ASHTON, ANGLICAN TAONGA

Our new look is spreading St Philip’s Church in St Heliers has adopted the new Retired Bishop turned author Diocese branding as part of Bishop Bruce Gilberd who served the Auckland Diocese from an improvement plan for their 1985 – 1995 has turned his hand to writing children’s books. His buildings and grounds. The first book ‘Ka, the Falcon’ was icons and other elements of released on 13 November. the design guide are available The story is told through the for any Ministry Unit within the eyes and memory of Ka, a Diocese to use. If your unit is New Zealand falcon, of the interested in adopting them into formation and settlement of their brand please contact the Aotearoa/New Zealand, and Diocesan office ph 09 302 7201. in particular the Coromandel Peninsula and Tairua where Bishop Gilberd lives now.

Reverse Missionaries – Project 2014 As part of the 2014 bicentennial celebration NZCMS organised African Missionaries to travel to NZ to support local communities, parishes, churches, schools and Iwi. St Celebrating pets Chad’s Church in Meadowbank was blessed to host “reverse The congregation at Christ the King Chapel, Selwyn Village missionaries” Alfred Apela and Moses Nyoro, both from Kenya. celebrated St Francis day on 5 October. Residents were invited to They took part in many activities and considered every meeting take along their pets or to donate a soft toy to go towards the ATWC to be an opportunity to share Christ’s love. Anyone who spent Christmas appeal. As well as the residents three very well behaved time in their presence was inspired by the way they were dogs attended and a large number of soft toys were donated. prepared to be used by God, regardless of the situation. PHOTO: JOHN ALEXANDER, PATERSON APARTMENTS. SELWYN VILLAGE Pictured: Alfred Apela and Moses Nyoro

14 Build hope for tomorrow allika’s life has been transformed. She grew up in MPallama village and in 2002 came to Sri Lanka’s Free Trade Zone in search of work to help support her family. Although the hours in the flower making factory where she works are long, she has no intention of returning home to settle down like her siblings. Her passion is to make sure all women workers are treated fairly. In a country where the wounds of civil war are very fresh, she is determined to reach out to Sinhala and Tamil alike. Five years ago, she became involved in the Women’s Centre, a place workers come for healthcare, computing and relaxation after work. Eager to learn and concerned about other workers, she joined the street drama group to encourage women to stand up against male violence and insist on fair treatment. Now president of the Women’s Centre Committee, she is focusing her energy on newly arrived Tamil workers. The nervous young women have been recruited from the former war zones and have left all that is familiar to earn money to send home. “They are not treated equally as all other workers,” says Mallika. Working even longer hours and in harsh conditions, they are paid less and exploited at work and in the boarding houses. Last year the Philippines was rocked by Typhoon Haiyan and churches responded generously to Christian World Service’s appeal. One year on, many need help to rebuild homes and livelihoods. Whether people have lived through war or disaster, CWS works as part of the church to make God’s love visible. Please support the 2014 Christmas Appeal to help our partners do what they do so well.

Diocesan Training Programme The Diocesan Training Programme meets one weekend a Vaughan Park month, ten months of the year. Facilitated by The Reverends Anglican Retreat and Sarah Park and Barry Graves, it is the formation programme for those in training for non-stipendiary ordained ministry. Bishops Conference Centre Ross and Jim joined the group for their last gathering of 2014. 2015 Programme For full details visit www.vaughanpark.org.nz

The Vaughan Park Retreats Programme

The Vaughan Park Scholars’ Lecture Series A Fresh Approach to the Festive Season An evening of music and poetry to inspire mind and soul Sunday 7 December, 6pm (no charge) Back Row: The Reverend Pam Harrison Boyd, Jim Lam, Jay Smith, Ruthy Nisbet, Light refreshments to follow Brenda Rockell, Gendi Dwight, Bishop Ross, Julian Morris. Front Row: Kay Brightley, Alison Morgan, The Reverend Barry Graves (co-facilitator), The Reverend Sarah Park (Diocesan Ministry Educator), Bishop Jim. Vaughan Park Residential Scholarship 2016: Applications close 3 September 2015

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15 CHRISTMAS 2014 AT OIHI

On Christmas Day 1814 a service and a sermon preached by Samuel Marsden, to a Māori and Pākehā congregation, began Christian mission in this land. It was the partnership of Marsden and Ruatara which led to a pivotal moment in our history and the development of the special relationship between the two peoples, Māori and Pākehā, it was a step towards nationhood.

ecember 21st will be the opening of Rangioua Heritage back to the beginning of the Park, a place that tells of beginnings and includes the site pathway. It is not possible to take Dof the Marsden Cross. Details for that day are available on vehicles down the access path on www.rangihouaheritage.co.nz the day. On December 25th there is an invitation for all to attend a Boat: Those travelling by boat can Bicentennial Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving at the Marsden arrive at the beach but should be aware of Cross site. The Christmas service will celebrate the birth of commercial vessels operating that day. Fullers Christ at the birthplace of Christianity in Aotearoa New Zealand. are also operating services on the day and inquiries It will be led by church leaders from across the country. can be made to their Paihia office about bookings. If you intend to come to the service, to assist with planning What to bring: People need to be self sufficient it would be appreciated if individuals or groups could register with their own water, refreshments, sunscreen and numbers attending at http://tinyurl.com/nup95jb clothing for changeable weather. There is an invitation for Start time: The service will begin at 11am. It needs to start people to stay after the service with their own picnic and walk on time as it will be broadcast live on TV One. It is suggested round the site and view the information panels that tell the people walk down to the cross by 10:30am at the latest. It is a story of Rangihoua. 15-20 minute walk. People are encouraged to arrive early, if they are able, to ease possible congestion. The Bicentennial Ecumenical Service of Thanksgiving at Parking: There will be a drop off point for those travelling Oihi on Christmas Day will be broadcast live on TV One at by car at the entrance to the pathway on Oihi Road that leads 11am. The service will remember what occurred at Oihi two down the hill to the Cross. Cars will be parked in allocated areas hundred years ago and also look to the future of the gospel approximately 1.5 kilometres away. Shuttles will then take drivers being proclaimed in New Zealand.

AUCKLAND CITY MISSION Diane Robertson, CEO Ph: 09 303 9200 Community assistance and support, crisis care centres, emergency food, clothing, furniture, Reaching out to older people, the young and disadvantaged detoxification centre. through caring agencies, ministry units, hospital chaplaincies THE SELWYN FOUNDATION and community groups. Garry Smith, CEO Ph: 09 815 4782 Independent retirement living; rest home, hospital and dementia care, and community outreach services for older people. ANGLICAN TRUST FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN Philip Beilby, CEO Ph: 09 276 3729 Email: [email protected] Residential family care, family therapy, coun- selling, Family Start programmes, pre-school centres and school social workers. GRIEF AND LOSS SUPPORT SERVICES Glenys Knowles, Fieldworker Ph 021 146 1063, Email: [email protected] Peer support programmes for children 5yrs+, teens and adults. MISSION TO SEAFARERS The Rev’d Khaw Cheng Cheen, Chaplain Ph: 021 133 4426, Email: [email protected] PO Box 465, Shortland St, Auckland 1142