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Vacancy: Priest in Charge at Whangarei Anglican

Applications are invited for the post of Priest in Charge at Whangarei Anglican.  Please read the Parish Profile to find out more about our community and our vision for the future.

All applications should be emailed to With your application please include the following:

1.      Your curriculum vitae

2.      A letter of application setting out which position outlined in the Parish profile you are applying for, your reasons... View article

Vacancy: Priest Assistant at St Paul’s Symonds Street

St Paul’s is a vibrant parish in the heart of Auckland city with a strong heritage and a contemporary worship style. St Paul’s sits in the geographical hub of the University of Auckland and AUT and is uniquely positioned to connect with those who work and study in the central city.

We are looking for a full time Priest Assistant to join our ministry team. The ideal candidate will have ministry experience in a larger church context with the ability to take an up-front role... View article

Association of Licensed Lay Ministers – Education Day

ASSOCIATION OF LICENSED LAY MINISTERS

ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF DUNEDIN

DIOCESAN EDUCATION DAY

at

BALCLUTHA ANGLICAN CHURCH HALL

on

Saturday February 10^th 2017

Cup of tea from 10am

Bishop Steven will be with us for the day.

10:45am – 3:30pm.

WORKSHOPS:

1. How Liturgy Works.

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Vacancy for National Youth Facilitator, Anglican Church in Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia Tikanga Pakeha

The IDCCG – Inter Diocesan Coordinating Group is seeking a National Youth Facilitator to lead, support and develop the youth ministry in order to provide the best opportunities for our wider church to grow young leaders who are strong disciples of Jesus Christ. This position is 36 hours a week, can be home based or within a diocesan office and involves some weeknight/weekend work and travel across New Zealand. The National Youth Facilitator will be responsible for: ... View article

Vacancy, Associate Minister (full-time), St Christopher’s, Avonhead, Christchurch

St Christopher’s is an evangelical Anglican church of 300+ people who love the Lord Jesus.  With schools and the University close by, our church’s vision is to reach out to the next generation with the good news of Christ as well as continue growing into Christ-like maturity.  We are aiming to appoint a full-time Associate Minister.  The right person might work to pastor our families and cultivate young... View article

Vacancy, Vicar, Part-time (50%), Woodend-Pegasus, Diocese of Christchurch

The Parish of Woodend-Pegasus is an all-age parish just 25 kilometres out of Christchurch, in North Canterbury.  While only half-time at present, it hopes to become a full-time appointment in the next few years.  The parish is praying for an energetic Vicar who will be empathetic to all age groups, will continue the support and training of pastoral visitors and is both liturgically gifted and an excellent preacher.  Challenges include strengthening the relationship with the two new... View article

Wellington Cathedral of St Paul, Vacancy for Dean

The Wellington Cathedral of St Paul is seeking a Dean who will work with the Bishops and the diocese, the Cathedral Vestry, our faith community (the parish of Thorndon) and with partners in the wider community to further develop the ministry and mission of the Cathedral and its faith community, in particular to:

o   nurture, grow and challenge our faith community to fulfil its intent that the Cathedral continues as a sacred space of worship, hospitality and education;

o  ... View article

Cathedral Grammar School, Christchurch, Vacancy for Chaplain 50 percent

Cathedral Grammar is a unique School in New Zealand. Established in 1881 as a choir school to educate the Choristers of Christchurch Cathedral, it is one of the oldest primary schools in this country. There continues to be a strong relationship with the Dean and the Cathedral community. We are seeking a wise and loving priest with a passion for growing the Christian faith in children in the School and helping the whole School to be a living community of faith.

Cathedral... View article

St John’s Theological College – Distance Learning 2018

St John’s is developing its distance learning in 2018. Regional Delivery of the NZ Diploma in Christian Studies will be supplemented by an online trial course starting in March. The initial offering will be an introductory 5 credit, Level 5 course: Listening and Pastoral Conversation. Step-by-step skills will be interwoven with the content:

• The how to’s of getting online successfully
• Using MOODLE and TurnItIn
• A programme overview and progression
• An... View article

Vacancy for Priest-in-charge / Vicar of Waitaki – North Oamaru

Initially 2/3 time position.

the Bishop of Dunedin, in consultation with the Parish Nominators, is looking  to appoint a Priest to this Three Church Parish.

embracing rural ministry with the contrast of a town church, this post is looking for someone with a heart for pastoral ministry, and building up the body of Christ.  There are three small enthusiastic congregations that are looking for a leader to walk with them, and to guide them into... View article

Vacancy for Vicar of Balclutha, Diocese of Otago. Full time

The bishop of Dunedin in consultation with the Parish Nominators, is looking to appoint a vicar to this vibrant, charismatic, evangelical rural parish in South Otago.

With the assistance of a self-supporting priest and active Lay ministry involvement, this parish is looking for the right person to continue the work of God already started, and is excited about where God will be leading them.

Already active in mission, young people’s work and... View article

Whakawhiti korero: Conversations between theology & social vocation: 1-2 October 2018, Auckland. Call for Papers

Laidlaw College invites interested theologians, practitioners and academics to put this   date in their diaries, and also to submit abstracts for   papers relevant to the theme of the symposium. In this   cross-disciplinary and cross-practice conversation we do not expect all   papers to show expertise on all sides of the conversation, but we hope  for papers that will offer insight into potential integration. Papers could relate to, but... View article

Full-time Vicar for Peninsula Parish, Wellington

Sun, sea, movie stars and Anglicans: the Peninsula Parish has them all.

We’re looking for a full-time Vicar who shares our vision that people say of us :  “Wow – your faith has created a family of such diversity, joy, and positive change – how can I belong?”

We aspire to be a parish in which:

• We are all growing as disciples and disciplers, following Jesus together on our journeys of faith
• We are an inclusive and loving family who... View article

Vacancy for Associate Minister – Full-time, St. Christopher’s Avonhead, Christchurch.

Applications close Monday, 12 February, 2018.  St Christopher’s is an evangelical Anglican church of 300+ people.  For more information about the church, visit the website or via the office:  , phone 03-358 8780.  For a job description please email:  . Applications with a CV and a statement about your faith and personal approach to ministry to be sent to the office of Bishop Victoria Matthews..

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Vacancy for Vicar – Full-time, Parish of Geraldine

Applications close15 December 2017.  Parish profile and an expressions of interest form are available by emailing the office of Bishop Victoria Matthews: or by phoning 03-348 6701..

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Architecture, Art and Theology – Public Lecture

Sunday, 10 December, 3.00 pm, Dunedin Public Art Gallery

The Dunedin Public Art Gallery Society has planned a unique Christmas event.  We would like to extend a special invitation to the members of the Anglican Diocese of Dunedin to attend this event. Much of the world’s great art, literature, music, and architecture was inspired by religious conviction. The riches of that tradition are evident here in Dunedin too, especially through the city’s ecclesiastical architecture. In... View article

Department of Theology and Religion – 2018 courses

Master of Ministry:  in conjunction with the Anglican, Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian and other Churches.

Qualifications in Chaplaincy – Certificate, Diploma, Master – also by distance learning

Theology & Religion by Distance Learning – Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, Religious Studies, Master of Theology, Master of Arts, or a PhD.

For further information:  Department of Theology & Religion – email:  or... View article

ASIST- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Upcoming workshops in Dunedin –  22-23 November, 2017

Goals and objectives:  In the course of the two-day workshop, ASIST participants learn to:

• Understand the ways personal and societal attitudes affect views on suicide and interventions
• Provide guidance and suicide first-aid to a person at risk in ways that meet their individual safety needs
• Identify the key elements of an effective suicide safety plan and the actions required to implement... View article

Clinical Pastoral Education, Otago & Southland

NZACPE course for Otago and Southland (based in Dunedin), 18 January – 24 March 2018, to be conducted by Chaplain Mary R. Huie-Jolly,

Clinical Pastoral Education aims to enhance pastoral identity and competence through supervised exploration of ministry practice.  Participants will gorw in self-awareness of how they relate to others through use of a peer group for support and feedback, and integrate theology and behavioural science with spiritual care.

The CPE group will... View article

Bioethics and Christian Theology – Summer School 2018, 8 Jan – 16 Feb.

Centre for Theology and Public Issues & Department of Theology and Religion
 The paper is available both on Campus and via distance anywhere in New Zealand (or overseas). A pdf with further information is attached.  Available both on Campus and via distance. Topics covered include: Euthanasia, Sanctity of Life, Abortion, IVF and Genetics, Theological Conception of the Person, Autonomy, Suffering and Health, Beneficence and Duty of Care and Dementia

Prerequisite: at 200-level;... View article