Weekly Bulletin: Staying connected as a church - 24 September 2023

Kia ora St John’s whānau,
 
This Sunday is the start of Daylight Saving.  Don't forget to put your clocks forward one hour.

If you want to read the Bible readings before Sunday, they are:
Exodus 16:2-15
Matthew 20:1-16

Our young people have their peer group time during the second part of the service, going out after the Sung Blessing.

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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...

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

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 ANNUAL REPORT & AGM

The Annual Report of St John’s in the City for the year ended June 2023 is available on the St John’s website: https://www.stjohnsinthecity.org.nz/publications-and-archive

A limited number of printed copies of the Annual Report will be available closer to the time of the Annual General Meeting, which is after the Sunday morning service on the 29th October 2023 in the church.

CLUBS DAY

Mark your calendar for the new date for Clubs Day – 15th October.

DUTY ROSTERS

It’s time to start the rosters for Nov-Feb.  Please let Linda know your availability for this session.  New people, especially bell ringers are most welcome.

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.

The grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.