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Coming Up
Waiapu Walks – Bishops’ Walk part 2
Saturday 8 December, 8.30am
Even if you missed the very interesting part one of the Bishops’ Walk across Napier Hill, please join us for part two. Meeting at the Cathedral from whence those inclined will walk up and those who want a gentler start can drive up the hill. Takes in Ormond Chapel and cemetery history. And it’s an opportunity to chat casually to Di about thoughts for 2025!
Working Bee – part 2!!!
Saturday 14 December, starting at 8.30am but join the fun when you can
Our next spring cleaning Working Bee at the Cathedral and at Ormond Chapel will be on Saturday 14 December. Our first spring clean was so thorough we didn’t get to everything! Please see Dale – or turn up at 8.30am with your favourite cleaning mop / power tool / device / gloves or morning tea plus good humour at either place. Come when you can for as long as you can. Even an hour can make a difference (and it’s good to get to know you too!).
PINS & NEEDLES – summer break! We’ll list new dates when they are scheduled.
If you like a bit of a knit and natter, or a stitch and share, then you’ll be made to feel welcome and warm at this hands-on group. Bring a project (or come to learn) and share some fellowship and morning tea!
Notices
Treaty Principles Bill info!
We all can be paying attention to the Treaty Principles Bill.
The Common Grace website gives us an opportunity to understand the process with educational videos, by meeting as a group to discuss, and joining a national prayer team – the whole package deal!
Here is the link to an online submission form that can used if you are comfortable with online forms and want to cut to the chase! Deadline is 7 JANUARY so think over Christmas and get your submission in.
Common Grace Aotearoa also covers other social justice, economic and environment concerns – worth a browse! And please refer others to this.
There is also a video workshop on Saturday 14 December – Christian Perspectives on the Treaty Principles Bill – at Te Pou Māori Anglican Church, 194 Latham St, Napier. Online will be four expert speakers taking a clear, honest look at the bill and its challenges to fairness. Essential to email your interest in attending to Leo Te Kira at leo.in.napier@gmail.com before Friday 13 December.
Parish Quarterly Finance Update
Parishioners, the quarterly finance update is available to download [PDF].
Diocesan Synod 2024
A summary of Synod discussions and decisions is available to download here. Note the information regarding the discussions about bringing together the Taradale, Westshore and Cathedral parishes which is relevant to us.
Cathedral Choirs in Wellington
If you would like to enjoy hearing the cathedral choirs (including ours) that sang in services in St Paul’s Cathedral, Wellington at Labour Weekend, check out these YouTube links. See if you can spot our choir members in the crowd!
Scanning and transcription volunteers for Diocesan Registers
Do you have a spare day, morning, or afternoon to spare?
We are currently scanning and transcribing our Baptism, Marriage, and Burial registers to preserve our history. You would be given training to use the scanner in the Diocesan Office in Raffles Street Napier, or if you are confident using an excel spreadsheet and are used to reading cursive writing we would appreciate your time to transcribe the registers. Please contact Jenny Cawston 027 4352947 or Jillian King 021 2034387 for further information if you are interested.
Connections
Hello, New Parishioners!
If you are new to the parish, it help us to keep in touch if we have your details. This form also lets you opt in to the parish prayer directory and other information.
Sharing with Cathedral Connection!
An encouraging word from Di and all our up-to-date info is in our Cathedral Connection email each week. Please contact Charlene at the office if you want to receive it or sign up here:
Subscribe (or resubscribe) to Weekly Cathedral Connection
You can also keep in touch with Diocese news each week with Waiapu E-News email – contact bianca.snee@waiapu.com to go on the mailing list.
New Diocese Centre Next Door
Work is underway on building the new Waiapu Diocese Centre next door on Hastings St.
Atkin Construction has been awarded the contract for constructing the office building adjacent to the Cathedral. We’ll keep you updated.