Special General Meeting
KARORI ANGLICAN CHURCHES
SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
APPROVAL OF TE KORORIA FINAL COST
19 NOVEMBER 2023
This meeting RESOLVES: That Vestry is AUTHORISED to make payments up to $5,350,000 (net of GST) in relation to the completion of Te Korōria and its fit out (including associated siteworks and the renovation of the old vicarage) in lieu of the previously agreed sum of $5,100,000.
This resolution was approved unanimously by members at the SGM on Sunday 19 November.
The explanatory note for this resolution can be found here: SGM Motion and Explanatory Notes
Christmas wreath making workshop
Christmas Services for 2023
Family Carols and Te Korōria Blessing
Sunday, 10 December,
5.30pm–Dedication, 6.15pm-Carols
Please join us for a brief dedication – led by Reverend Ian Cook and Bishop Justin Duckworth – followed by mulled wine, well-loved carols (& more mulled wine!).
Nine Lessons and Carols
Sunday 17 December, 7pm
A traditional service that retells the Christmas story through Bible readings and carols led by St Mary’s choir.
Christmas Eve
Sunday, 24 December
9.00am – Holy Eucharist Service
10.30am – Whānau Services
6.00pm – Christmas Service (St Matthias, Makara)
11.00pm – Midnight Service
Christmas Day
Monday, 25 December
8.00am – Holy Eucharist Service
10.00am – Whānau Service
Summer Services
31 December to 4 February 2024
Join us on Sundays at 10am for a 40 minute family-friendly service followed by BBQ and ice-cream!
TE KORŌRIA GIFT VOUCHERS NOW AVAILABLE
Need a present idea? Why not give the gift of hospitality! You can purchase the vouchers online at tekororia.org.nz, choose your amount, pay online and the voucher will be emailed direct to you or to the recipient as you wish. This is a great way to spread the word about Te Korōria and support our enterprise.
Please note that the Early Childhood Education Center will be closed until further notice.
The Collective
Greetings from Germany
This week we will have a variety of Games out. Boardgames Indoor games and some sporty games as well.
We are kicking off at 6pm @tekororiaka bring along a Gold coin for fish and chips
Opportunities for Service
We are always needing more hands to help out around the church. With Summer on its way, lawns need mowing and the church needs a spring-clean.
If you are able to or have youth looking for jobs to do for others over their summer break, please let the office know.
Email: Office@karorianglican.org.nz
Join us at New Wine 2024 – Early Bird Discount till 30 November 2023
Join us at New Wine – an all-age festival where many voices worship the One!
January is all about family and fun and chill time and … festival! There’s no better start to the year than heading off to New Wine for 5 fun-filled days to celebrate this wild Christian life. The kids will play, the youth will party, and the adults will relax – but whatever your age, we’ll be worshipping, learning, and connecting with God. Like every good party, everyone’s invited!
New Wine Masterton commences on Thursday, 18 January 2024 at 12pm and finishes at 1.30pm on Monday, 22 January 2024.
7.00am Early morning exercise
9.00am Morning sessions in zones (until 12.15pm with morning tea in between)
Afternoon relax, have a siesta, festival fun activities, go for a swim in the pool or grab a coffee at the cafe
2.00pm Workshops (until 3.15pm)
3:30pm Workshops (until 4.45pm)
6.30pm Evening session in zones (until 8.30pm)
8.45pm Evening entertainment, movies, festival fun activities
Want some down time outside of the programme? Enjoy a host of enticing offerings including fun all ages activities each afternoon, chilling on site, swimming in the pool, sports afternoons, local playgrounds, and the stunning Wairarapa region.
Let us know you are coming! You can join our Facebook Event invitation or email office@karorianglican.org.nz
Counselling Available
Rochelle is doing very well however could do with some more hours for her course work. Please promote her services – she is excellent. Just email counselling@tekororia.org.nz to book.
Sarah Richards is also available, please email sarah@mindhealth.org to book.
Counselling times are available between 8.00am – 5.00pm Fridays with Rochelle or Wednesdays with Sarah.
Please click on the picture for more information.
Education for Ministry 2024 Zoom Group
EFM is a four year ecumenical programme. It is open to any adult willing to commit to study from a Christian perspective, regardless of educational level or denomination.
Students commit to ONE year at a time.
- Year 1 students study the Hebrew Bible
- Year 2 students study the New Testament
- Year 3 students focus on Church History (including a Unit on The Church in Aotearoa New Zealand
- Year 4 students focus on Theology, Ethics, and Inter-faith Encounter
EFM has four themes, which are cycled throughout any four year period:
- Volume A: Living Faithfully in Your World
- Volume B: Living Faithfully in an Multicultural World
- Volume C: Living as Spiritually Mature Christians
- Volume D: Living into the Journey with God
New groups, (consisting of 6-10 students and trained Mentor) can start in any month of the year.
2024 fees ($300.00) include the Reading & Reflection Guide which focuses on the appropriate theme for the year. In addition students are expected to purchase their own textbooks for each year (currently less than $200/year and less than $100 for some years). In 2024, all new groups, and existing groups on the anniversary of their commencement, will use Volume C: Living as Spiritually Mature Christians. Likewise in 2024, new groups, and existing groups on the anniversary of their commencement will use Volume D: Living into the Journey with God
Each year of the EFM programme covers 36 sessions, organised into five study units:
Unit 1: Spiritual Autobiography
Unit 2: Theological Reflection as a Life Skill
Unit 3: Developing a Sustaining Spirituality
Unit 4: Building a Theology: Integrating Belief, Behaviour, and Doctrine in Everyday Life
Unit 5: Hearing and responding to God’s Call
Students enrol annually and commit to only one year of study at a time. There are no assessments, as individuals are expected to take responsibility for their own learning. Students agree to attend (as faithfully as possible) a weekly ~2 hour seminar meeting, and to read the assigned text prior to each meeting, participate in discussions and to share in leading worship. Weekly preparation for the seminar meetings usually takes 3 -5 hours depending on the demands of the chapter and the individual’s life.
ZOOM TASTER EVENING
Wednesday 17th January, 7:30pm NZDT
Registration required.
One Wednesday 24th January 2024 at 7:30pm EfM will be holding a one hour taster by Zoom. This will give you a small sample of EfM and information about it.
Click here for more information: Taster EFM 2024
Free Wifi in church
If you require internet access during Sunday service, you can access free wifi through the network “St Mary’s Guest”. You will not need a login name or password to access this service.
Rosters
The rosters for November and December can be found here. Please note that this document is accurate as at the publication of this Newsletter. The actual roster will continue to change as people request changes.
‘You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything.’ Matt 5:13