Southern Presbyterians News Feed

Presbytery Training Reflection

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Our first presbytery training event of the year was a great success. We had 45 in attendance, 6 ministers and the rest were elders. Attending this day was well worthwhile. Darryl Tempero led us well with an engaging spirit, helping us to explore issues of discernment and problem solving. We are privileged to have such people in our midst who can prompt new possibilities.

The approaches shared were fresh and participatory. As a church we need to be willing to continue to explore and consider. There is real value in coming together, building relationship and learning from one another.

Make a point of attending our next training day, which is on the 17th of August where we will look at Team Dynamics and Leadership with a focus on conflict management

- Ken Williams

Vacancy - 3 Hospital Chaplain Positions

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Hospital Chaplain 0.8FTE

Christchurch Hospital, Christchurch Central

Christchurch Hospital, Te Whatu Ora Waitaha Canterbury

Closes: 4pm, Friday 22 March 2024

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/74135204

Māori Chaplain 0.6FTE

Dunedin Hospital & Wakari Hospital

Dunedin Central, Otago

Closes: 4pm, Friday 22 March 2024

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/74135286

Hospital Chaplain 0.3FTE (Negotiable)

Wairau Hospital, Blenheim

Wairau Hospital, Te Whatu Ora o Nelson Marlborough

Closes: 4pm, Friday 22 March 2024

https://www.seek.co.nz/job/74135357

Presbyterian Research Centre Volunteer Drive

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Do you have an interest in history and an eye for detail? Presbyterian Research Centre now has fresh openings for help in our Archives. We have several volunteer roles available in data entry/ transcription, research, and working with photographs. Full training will be provided. If you can commit two or more hours per week, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us at pcanzarchives@prcknox.org.nz .

Rev Brendon McRae's Waitangi Message

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Rev Bendon McRae's from the Flagstaff parish in Dunedin, preached a Waitangi day sermon this past month. Some of the Flagstaff parish wished to share it with the wider presbytery. With Brendon's permission it is attached HERE

Welcome to Reverend Richard McLean our Incoming Executive Officer

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Statement from James Watt, Moderator of Southern Presbytery

I am thrilled to advise that the Council of Southern Presbytery has appointed the Reverend Richard McLean of Wellington as the Presbytery’s Executive Officer to take up the role on 15 April 2024.

With Rev Alan Judge not seeking re-appointment when his term concludes early 2024, the Council reviewed the role and decided to refocus it on helping the Presbytery implement its Strategic Directions Statement, strengthen relationships across the region and manage staff. There was strong interest in the role. A Council task group interviewed short-listed candidates. The Task Group and the Council were unanimous in their decisions.

Richard has been a minister of word and sacrament for 27 years, first in South Africa and since 2009 in New Zealand. He has been minister of Plimmerton Presbyterian Church in Wellington since 2010. Richard recently completed aMaster of Faith-Based Leadership and Management (MFBLM) at the University of Otago, with Distinction. Richard has served in regional and national roles including as convener of the Assembly’s Council of Assembly 2018 – 2021. Richard is an excellent listener and has broad experience in the areas for which the Council is seeking expertise.

The Presbytery Council is looking forward to working with Richard in implementing the Presbytery’s Strategic Directions Statement.

The Council will be making a temporary part-time appointment for the time between when Alan Judge finishes and Richard takes up the role.

James Watt

Moderator of Southern Presbytery

18 December 2023.

Executive Officer - Job Description

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The job description for the executive officer role can be found by visiting the Presbytery tab under Resources, or by clicking here

CPE Otago and Southland 2024

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Request Indications of interest for CPE in Dunedin March through July 2024

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Otago and Southland 2024

A Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) course will be offered Dunedin between March and July 2024 for Otago and Southland. CPE is experience based theological education, combining the practice of pastoral care with in-depth reflection within a peer group. The course is supervised by Mary Huie-Jolly and Sr. Leona Garchow.

CPE is grounded in learning from reflection on one’s ongoing ministry practice and emerging pastoral identity. It is designed to strengthen pastoral competence, increase self-awareness in areas of strength and of weakness, and to nourish spiritual formation within a community of peers. CPE is supportive of ecumenical and spiritual care for all persons, including ministries of service in places like hospitals, prisons, rest homes, hospices, and schools which may have no religious affiliation, as well as service in congregations and faith-based organizations. Often the place of service may provide funding for all or part of the tuition for CPE.

The CPE group meets for nine hours each fortnight (either one full day, or an afternoon and morning of two consecutive half-days). This excludes school holidays and will be scheduled for a weekday and time that is possible for all participants.

Each fortnight of the course includes: nine hours of reflective learning within the CPE group, plus reading, and reflective writing; and ten hours minimum per fortnight of work in your context of service.

The context of service to others, for most CPE participants, is their usual work, whether paid or volunteer work in service of others. This could be pastoral care in a local congregation; or chaplaincy in a hospital, rest home, school, prison, workplace or other provision of spiritual care in a community setting; for some it may be work in pastoral counseling.

If you are interested in this CPE course, please send an email to Mary R. Huie-Jolly at maryrhj@gmail.com In your email please describe the reason you are interested in CPE, where you live in Otago (or Southland), and your possible context of service

For additional information about CPE, including how to apply, the cost of tuition, and earning credit toward a theology degree see the NZACPE website https://www.cpe-nz.org.nz/nzacpe/

Do not hesitate to share this message with others.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Revd. Mary R. Huie-Jolly, PhD (Otago), MDiv (Columbia Theological Seminary), BA (Honors)NZACPE Supervisor, ACPE Certified Educator Phone 001 404 790 8232 Email maryrhj@gmail.com

Sister Leona Garchow, MA in Pastoral Counseling (Chicago Loyola), BTheol (Otago)

NZACPE Supervisor, Spiritual Director Phone 021 209 5811, Email leonagarchow@icloud.com

Vacancy - Southern Presbyteries Excutive Officer

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Vacancy - Southern Presbyteries Excutive Officer

Vacancy - Cromwell Children Ministry Coordinator

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Children Ministry Coordinator

30hrs per week

Are you motivated to make a difference? Do you want to see Christ formed in the lives of children and families?

Cromwell Presbyterian Church is offering a part time position to a Children’s Ministry Coordinator with a heart for children and families. The successful applicant will be coordinating our children’s ministry that includes our Sunday morning program, Messy Church, Mainly Music and one-off events. Supported by a willing team, the successful applicant has the opportunity to grow these ministries within the church while connecting to the wider community.

The successful applicant will have a Christian faith, be a good Christian role model and make Cromwell Presbyterian their church home during their employment.

Expressions of interest to Barbara Carston at sessionclerk.cromchurch@gmail.com

Applications close 27 October 2023