LEVEL 4 – LOCK DOWN
In response to a community outbreak of Covid-19 in the Auckland region, New Zealand is now on a Level 4 lock down. Given the uncertainty of when this is likely to end, it has been decided that our Sunday services for this weekend are cancelled. Instead, you can join a live stream worship at 10am with Christ Church, Whanganui. Bishop Ellie will be delivering a sermon as part of this service. The Whanganui service will be broadcast via the Diocesan YouTube channel and via their website. While in Level 4 lock down the parish office will be closed, however, Heidi will be monitoring emails and the office telephone.
If you need help or would like to talk to someone, please contact these people in the following order:
1. Your House Church leader.
2. Wendy Davidson – if part of the 9am congregation and not in a House Church.
3. Ian Cook – if part of the 10.30am congregation and not in a House Church.
4. Alison Camplin – if a member of St Matthias.
GODZONE – KIDS SESSIONS
We do plan to hold our GodZone kids sessions this weekend, via Zoom. Parents will be emailed a Zoom link so that their kids can join in. The plan is to hold the kids sessions before the Whanganui service broadcast.
YOUTH ALPHA COURSE
Youth Alpha is paused this Sunday. But at this stage, the ‘Longer Sunday’ is still scheduled to go ahead on August 29, 10:30am – 3pm . Pizza included.
FRIDAY NIGHT YOUTH
This Friday night Youth will meet online at 7:30 pm for games including Minecraft! Please email our Youth Leader, Joe Cook on 11cookj7@gmail.com for more details.
ADULT ALPHA COURSE
Adult Alpha on Wednesday evenings will continue via Zoom link.
‘HOME FOR THE 100TH SHEEP’ REBUILD IN MANILA
Thanks to all the wonderful folk who have donated towards the rebuild of the orphanage in Manila. To date we have received a total of $2,813.30 which is a fantastic effort and will be a massive help towards the rebuild. You can still make a donation through internet banking to Karori Anglican Churches 02-0500-0019955-00, please put ‘orphanage’ in the reference field. Note, these donations are not eligible for a tax credit.
WOULD YOU LIKE A KARORI ANGLICAN CAP?
We are thinking of getting some caps printed and want to know how many of you might be interested in purchasing them before we place an order. We thought they would be great to wear when we are out in the community working on mission projects (like with Karori Kaitiaki – cleaning up the environment) and we will also be super sun smart! The cap will be a dark navy blue with our Karori Anglican logo on the front. The cost will be $20 per cap. Could you please let Heidi know ASAP if you are interested in purchasing one (or more) – we need a minimum of 30 to place an order.
FACEBOOK AND INSTAGRAM PAGES
Te Korōria now has its own Facebook and Instagram page. Please click on the links below, follow them, and invite your friends to follow too. The more people who follow us, the better our communication reach for the new build and fundraising.
Te Korōria Instagram
Te Korōria Facebook
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Do you like offering hospitality? Or have a strong organising bone in your body? We are looking for volunteers to form a Te Korōria hospitality event crew. We will be creating and hosting a few events to communicate to the Karori Community what we are building, why, and seeking their financial support. Please let Kate know if you are interested or have questions. We would really love a large team – makes it more fun for everyone!
CURSILLO
The heart of Cursillo is a 3-day live-in event that presents a specific method for deepening and living out our Christian faith. Cursillo also provides a strong follow-up and support network of both small groups and wider gatherings for mutual encouragement.
This year the Men’s Cursillo event is being held at St Matthew’s Collegiate School, Masterton from 7-10 October 2021 and the Women’s event is being held at El Rancho, Waikanae from 14-17 October.
If you are interested in attending either of these events, or you would like to know more, please contact Liam Jones liam.jones.nz@outlook.com
BELL TOWER & VESTRY REPAIRS UNDERWAY!
We are pleased to advise that contractors have started repairing the fire damage to the Vestry Room and Bell Tower. We will keep you updated with the progress. In the meantime, please keep yourself and your children away from the scaffolding that has been erected in the church.
ST MARY’S CHURCH PEWS
Pews are still available to purchase. Pick up a pricing schedule from church or request a copy via email to heidi@karorianglican.org.nz