BISHOP S NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2012

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1 The Anglican Diocese of Wellington As a Christian Faith Community we worship, we witness, we teach, we serve, we care Bishop s Office P O Box Wellington 6144 Telephone BISHOP S NEWS FOR DECEMBER 2012 Bishop s Letter Kia ora koutou katoa Greetings friends and family, it has been a busy end to the year. I have just finished the prizegiving season with our schools. I joked with the Principals that I was running league tables judging each Principal s speech for content, delivery and most of all length. I was once again impressed by the calibre and achievement of the young people in our schools. However it also reminded me of the Biblical principle for whom much is given much is expected we are involved in education so that our young people can be formed and educated to take their place in creating a just world; reflective of God s Kingdom coming on earth as it is in Heaven. I managed to escape for a few days and join many others from the Diocese in Raetihi as we DIY d the Vicarage. It was a great few days that had many Kingdom ingredients. There was at least 35 of us from all around the Diocese; 25 were young people, and it was intergenerational (even my Dad came from Melbourne). We worked hard and laughed a lot. It was a joy to see old ones pass on skills to younger ones Chris Casey teaching teenagers to scrape and prepare window sills for painting, and then teach them good painting technique (not that I am saying that Chris is that old!) 1

2 We experienced amazing hospitality with phenomenal meals and enough baking to force a growing Bishop to consider a diet. People have been so generous in donating building materials. However even with this input, Alison from Raetihi informed me that they were rebuilding in faith; the giving income was less than the upgrade expenditure. We both agreed though, that God s provision was always good for his projects (just in case you missed it, this was a subtle hint to consider donating a few dollars to help!!) When I reflect on our Diocese commitment to being family I thought this was a great example of the family in action. I came away energised and thanking God for the people of this Diocese. I want to take this opportunity as the year grows to an end to just say how much I have appreciated the support and goodwill we as a family have experienced as we have started this new season of ministry. I am still humbled daily by people s grace and encouragement as I grow into this calling. I finish this Advent news with a few words I received from Archdeacon May Croft reflecting on her attendance at an Evensong at St Matthew s, Masterton; a celebration of Reverend Ted Dashfield s 60 th anniversary of being Priest. Ted s address was wonderful he has a way with words and can be quite profound. He ended by saying something like oh just one more thing it s all about Jesus you know and how we relate to him who we think he is. May you relate deeply again to Jesus this Advent. Blessings +Justin, Jenny, Luca, Jesse and Maya Bishop s News for January There will be no Bishop s News in January. The next edition will be sent out in February. Bishop s Diary for December, January and February Please uphold +Justin s ministry in your daily prayers. Along with the day to day meetings in the Bishop s Office, the following is the diary for December, January and February: December Christmas Eve Christmas Day January Friday 18 to Sunday 20 Friday 25 to Sunday 27 Sunday 27 to Tuesday 29 Wednesday 30 Midnight Mass at St Andrew s, Reikorangi 10.00am Christmas Service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul New Wine at El Rancho, Waikanae Parachute Bishops Meeting in Dunedin Installation of Reverend Ellie Sanderson as Vicar in the Parish of Eastbourne 2

3 February Friday 1 and Saturday 2 Sunday 3 Tuesday 5 Friday 8 and Saturday 9 Sunday 10 Wednesday 13 Friday 15 Saturday 16 Sunday 17 Tuesday 19 to Friday 22 Friday 22 to Sunday 24 Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 Hermeneutics Hui in Auckland Parish of Onslow and Urban Vision Dedication Service Management Committee Meeting Meeting young Clergy families at Ngatiawa Parish of Rangitikei Board of Nomination Diocesan Board of Trustees Praxis Training in Porirua Parish of Taihape and Installation of Reverend Sam Bate as Missioner in the Parish of Ruapehu Sean Stillman from the UK visiting the Diocese Passionfest Tikanga Pakeha Ministry Council meeting in Wellington Acts of the Bishop Ordinations Held at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Wellington on Saturday 24 November 2012 Deaconed Priested Mark Alan Johnson Reverend Alexander Matthew Brunt (Alex) Reverend James Richard Quentin Clark Reverend James Hayes Coleman Reverend Christopher John Darnell (Chris) Reverend Catherine Elizabeth Allen Growcott (Cath) Reverend Paul Bernard McIntosh Reverend Hennie Mechiel Nothnagel Reverend Susara Aletta Nothnagel (Sarah) Reverend David Peter Smart Licence of a Priest Holding the Office of Priest in Charge in the Parish of Pauatahanui 3

4 Archdeacon Danny Christopher Te Hiko, BEng (Civil), BTh 12 December 2012 Eastbourne Reverend Alexander Matthew Brunt, BA (Hons), AccRecProf 24 November 2012 Licence of a Priest Holding the Office of Priest Licensed to the Archdeacon for Ministry Development Reverend James Richard Quinten Clark, BA (Hons), PostGrad CertEd 24 November 2012 Karori Reverend James Hayes Coleman, LLB, BComm 24 November 2012 Licence of a Priest Holding the Office of Priest Assistant in the Parishes of Pahiatua and Eketahuna Reverend Christopher John Darnell (Chris), BA, DipAngStuds 24 November 2012 Wadestown Reverend Catherine Elizabeth Allen Growcott (Cath), BEng (Hons), BTh, DipPhysio 24 November 2012 Karori Reverend Paul Bernard McIntosh, BA (Hons), DipBusStuds 24 November 2012 Kapiti Reverend Hennie Mechiel Nothnagel 24 November 2012 Kapiti Reverend Susara Aletta Nothnagel (Sarah) 24 November 2012 Licence of a Priest Holding the Office of Priest in the God s Squad Motorcycle Club and Priest Assistant in the Parish of Trentham Reverend David Peter Smart (Dave), NatCert in Carpentry 24 November 2012 Licence of a Deacon Holding the Office of Supervising Chaplain at the Anglican Chaplaincy at Victoria University, Wellington Reverend Mark Alan Johnson, MA TheoStuds 24 November 2012 Letter of Authority for the Office of Community Worker in the Parish of All Saints, Palmerston North Gail Megan Marquet, BSc, DipBibleStud, CertApplCounSkills 29 November

5 Letter of Authority for the Office of Associate Chaplain at Victoria University, Wellington John Dennison 11 December 2012 Letter of Authority for the Office of Associate Chaplain at Victoria University, Wellington Karel van Helden 11 December 2012 Permission to Officiate Reverend Michael Alexander Cowan (Mike), BA, MPhil, LTh 25 October 2012 Reverend John du Sautoy Read 29 November 2012 Bishop s Medal of Service Michael Hobley in the Parish of Titahi Bay 2 December 2012 Ann Oakley in the Parish of Titahi Bay 2 December 2012 Shirley Redpath in the Parish of Porirua 12 December 2012 Faculty Parish of St Peter s on Willis, Wellington place two plaques in the church by way of acknowledgement of assistance in the rebuilding of the Organ 12 December 2012 Appointments Reverend Ellie Sanderson The Reverend Ellie Sanderson has been appointed as Vicar in the Parish of Eastbourne. Her Installation will take place on Wednesday 30 January at 7.00pm. All are welcome. Resignations Reverend Julia Budd, Parish of Pohangina The Reverend Julia Budd has resigned as Priest in Charge in the Parish of Pohangina. Her last service in the Parish will be on Christmas Day. Reverend Lance Kevey, Parish of Naenae-Epuni The Reverend Lance Kevey has resigned as Priest in Charge in the Parish of Naenae-Epuni. His last service in the Parish will be on Sunday 27 January Retirements David Chapple, Diocesan Property Manager David, who has been Diocesan Property Manager since last century, has formally advised the Administrator of his intention to retire as Diocesan Property Manager in March

6 David has, and continues to bring to this position his skills as an architect and a huge knowledge of the building industry, coupled with an understanding of, and passion for, the ministry and mission of the church. We will be advertising this position shortly. Tony Biss, Diocesan Trust Manager Tony Biss, who has been Diocesan Trust Manager since 2007, has formally advised the Administrator of his intention to retire as Diocesan Trust Manager in March Over the years Tony has added much value to the position of Diocesan Trust Manager, and the ministry and workings of the Anglican Centre. We will be advertising this position shortly. Reverend Raymond Pelly, Cathedral Intercessions Over the last eight years, the Cathedral and the Diocese have been richly blessed by the ministry of Reverend Raymond Pelly as he has prepared weekly intercessions. The depth, breadth and prayer that Raymond has brought to this ministry has been deeply appreciated, not only in this Diocese, but across our Province. Raymond s topical, stimulating and challenging calls, and reminders to pray for God s church and world, as well as our own country and its needs, have spoken deeply into people s prayer life. Raymond is now stepping down from this particular ministry and we join with the Cathedral in saying thank you for sharing this precious gift with us. Vacancies Chinese Anglican Mission Requires Fulltime Pastor Parish of St Matthew s, Palmerston North Requires Fulltime Vicar Please see the Diocesan website: Parish of Johnsonville Requires Fulltime Vicar Please see the Diocesan website: Wellington Cathedral of St Paul Requires Fulltime Dean Please see the Diocesan website: Expressions of interest and CV to: The Right Reverend Justin Duckworth Bishop of Wellington P O Box Wellington 6144 Telephone: justin@wn.ang.org.nz 6

7 Wellington Cathedral of St Paul: Fulltime Dean The Diocese of Wellington and the Wellington Cathedral Church of St Paul are seeking a Dean who will work with the Cathedral Vestry, the Cathedral congregation, the Diocese, the city, and other partners to further enliven the ministry and mission of a contemporary Cathedral. In particular to: Nurture, lead and challenge the Cathedral family so that the Cathedral fulfils its intent of being a sacred space of worship, hospitality and education Consolidate and strengthen the Cathedral s relationship with the Diocese Strengthen the Cathedral s work and witness with city and Government Maximise the potential of the Cathedral property so as to better serve the Cathedral s mission Continue to hold the highest standards of Cathedral liturgical and musical worship Expressions of interest and CV to: The Right Reverend Justin Duckworth Bishop of Wellington P O Box Wellington 6144 Telephone: justin@wn.ang.org.nz Please click for further details about this position. Applications close on Tuesday 5 February