Godly Play
Come and experience Godly Play - an intergenerational experientlal spiritual practice. For ages 5-100+ (yes, adults are welcome to join in - but we will prioritise our younger saints if needed - spaces are strictly limited)
East Lounge
Q & A - Studying at Bishopdale College
Andrew Burgess, Dean of Bishopdale College and Rebecca Burgess, Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
A chance to ask questions and learn about the options and possibilities of studying at Bishopdale College
East Lounge
Growing in Prayer Ministry
Rev’d Alison Robinson
This workshop offers a basic theological underpinning and practical tools for prayer ministry in your church and community.
Gateways
Cliff Life: The Romance
Rev’ds Chelsea and Chris Kirby
Falling in love with the community you are placed in, right now, regardless of whether it's edgy or boring. Jesus loves where you live!
South Lounge
Worship & the justice of God
Andrew Burgess (Burge), Dean of Bishopdale College. Rebecca Burgess (Bex), Senior Lecturer in Biblical Studies
Thinking and getting practical about the ways we worship and participate in the life and merciful justice of God.
Auditorium
Youthwork 201 - How to run small group discussions with impact
Jesse Duckworth
If you are a youth worker, then this workshop will give practical skills to unlock engagement and contribution from your young people during small group discussions, whether during a youth group night or whilst away on camp.
Meeting room 1.
The Heart of Worship
Caleb and Billy Rowe and Tabea Braun (Palmerston North)
A 101 of the why and the how of Musical Worship. Come and be inspired and equipped for leading, curating or participating in Musical Worship. This is tailored for all church contexts, but most especially for those who lead services and/or lead the music.
Auditorium
Godly Administration: what is it and why does it matter?
Rev. Paul Carey
In this interactive workshop we will explore what Godly Administration looks like (and doesn't look like!) and why it matters for your mission unit, our Diocese, and the whole Church. All welcome.
East Lounge
Everyday Life
Rev’d. Jon Hartley
A wānanga for those of us, of any age, who live and work beyond the church doors and yearn to actively live out our faith in the real world. Through stories, images, and shared conversations I hope to encourage you in your paid or unpaid work in the context of your world. PS all ordained people are welcome to come and hear our stories!
South Lounge
Eucharist. Why are we doing it? What are we doing?
Rev’d. Stephen King
Lex Orandi - Lex Credendi (Google it) The inescapable interaction between Why and What.
Auditorium
Pursuing the justice of Jesus in this land - where to start?
Alex Johnston
An overview of the work of Common Grace Aotearoa and how your faith community can be a part of the work of transforming unjust structures for God's creation, for our economy and to honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
South Lounge