Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 17 September 2023

Kia ora St John’s whānau,
 
This Sunday is CLUBS DAY at St John’s in the City!

We are dedicating this Sunday to profile the various groups and committees that get stuff done for the mission of St John’s – this will be a celebration of our life as a church as part of our morning service – with time in the Church building and time in the Centre. This is a fun opportunity allowing us all to find out about activities across St John’s, and get more involved!
 
There are displays, food, spot prizes, activities and a burning bush!
 
There are no peer groups this Sunday, as we will all do this special Sunday together. We also celebrate with Lucas and Maya the Confirmation of their Baptisms.

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If you can’t gather in the city, and you want to join the worship service via Zoom, here are the details to access the live-stream:
 
Zoom Meeting ID: 370 260 759
Passcode: worship
 
The link to join the Zoom worship service is below.

If using your phone: dial 04 886 0026 (Meeting ID: 370 260 759#, Passcode: 1560107#)

This is the link to the printable Service Sheet 

OTHER THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT...

RACHEL TURNER DOWN UNDER

The New Zealand Children’s Ministry Network is delighted to host parenting author and speaker, Rachel Turner who has a heart for family discipleship and supporting parents.
Book your tickets for this unique opportunity to hear from Rachel on her first visit to NZ.
17 September - ‘Parenting for Faith’, St John’s Johnsonville, Wellington. 7-9pm, $15.
Register at https://bit.ly/rtparentingforfaith

FELLOWSHIP GROUP

Artificial Intelligence (AI) – what is it? What does it do? What are the ethical and moral questions arising from it?
Our very own Neil Dodgson will share with us his reflections at the next Fellowship Group meeting on Tuesday 26th September 2023, 11am in the St John’s Centre.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

Can you pass on the opportunity for an organisation to apply for funds from our St John’s Edward Carter memorial special assistance fund?
The purpose of this fund is to assist people who need a second chance or a new start. Projects may be for local community or communities in the greater Wellington area or national in scope.
We welcome grant applications for up to $5,000 to fund projects which align with the grant’s remit. Applications are needed before the 30th September.
To apply or find more details, please see the ‘Grants’ page on the St John’s website. https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/grants

LIVING ETHICALLY- GENERAL ELECTION

PUBLIC THEOLOGY

The Interchurch Bioethics Council is holding a public lecture with Jonathan Boston on Friday Oct 6th, on 'Keeping Hope Alive in Challenging Times - Confronting the Climate Crisis'

GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2023

The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Aotearoa New Zealand, is in Auckland from 27th September to 1st October. This is a gathering of commissioners from across our national Church that is held every two years. More information is available, along with updates, here: https://ga2023.nz/assembly-updates/

ST JOHN’S AGM

The Annual General Meeting for St John’s in the City will be after the Sunday service on 29th October 2023. The Annual Report, Financial Statements and meeting papers will be available in the weeks prior.

PUBLIC HEALTH

With some positive cases of Covid in the community, you are encouraged to follow the usual health precautions: stay home if you are sick, wear a mask, wash hands.

May the Light of the World shine brilliantly in your lives.
 
Allister