Many of our mission units have a long history in our local communities. We know that our communities are increasingly diverse. This workshop focuses on how we, as individuals and the church, can engage effectively across difference so that everyone has the opportunity to find a place to belong and call home.

Presenter: Anashuya Fletcher
Workshop room: Library

We all want to see the faith of our tamariki and families flourish, but we can get a bit lost along the way. An opportunity to reflect on your current engagement with children and families in your parish, dream about what it could look like in the future, and explore the many paths to get there.

Presenter: Kim Duxfield
Workshop room: Main hall

Celebrating the Eucharist; What are we doing, how might we do it differently? This is for anyone who has the responsibility of leading a Eucharistic Celebration. (Whether you are consecrating or using pre-consecrated elements) We will try and answer How to, What to and When to questions.

Presenter: Wendy Scott
Workshop room: Main hall

What does it mean to be with those who are different than who they once were? How do we love our wider church family members when they enter residential care ? In this workshop we will discuss a different lens to view our ideas of discipling those with dementia.

Presenter: Annabel Hawkes
Workshop room: Hub 3 classroom

We see hospitality being deeply rooted in Jesus' ministry. In this workshop we will dig into the heart of hospitality, some of the biblical background, and practical ways we can show hospitality to people in different contexts. This workshop is tied to the Diocesan "root value" of manaakitanga (hospitality and generosity). The content of this workshop is relevant to hospitality shown across a range of contexts including church services, small groups, and hospitality in the home. All are welcome at this workshop - if you know a lot about manaakitanga and hospitality, or would like to learn more, this workshop is for you!

Presenter: Victoria Brown
Workshop room: Lower Lounge

When we start out in leadership some of us are allured by platform or influence, but in time we realise that the call is actually to die with Christ so others might live. In this workshop we explore the challenges of godly leadership, and how to persevere in the midst of it.

Presenter: Paul Fletcher
Workshop room: Whanganui Learning Centre

This workshop is about walking the last stage of life’s journey with those who are in rest home and dementia care. How do we love our wider church family members when they enter residential care? What do they need and how can we help bring comfort, peace and spiritual support? How can parishes engage in this missional opportunity?

Presenter: Wendy Davidson

St Paul challenges us to eagerly desire the spiritual gifts, especially prophecy (1 Cor 14:1). Tuning into God's voice brings incredible life in our mission units, but we can feel a bit unsure how to grow when it's not our norm. This practical workshop will explore a range of ways to introduce, and strengthen, prophetic listening in teams and Mission Units whether they are curious, unsure, or mildly allergic to things "prophetic".

Presenter: Mel McKenzie, Chaplaincy VUW and St Anne's Northland-Wilton

This seminar helps churches think about the importance of new planting initiatives, the impact they can have on existing churches and neighbourhoods, and who might be appropriately gifted for such a task.

Presenter: Martin Robinson
Workshop room: Hub 3 classroom

Celebrating the Eucharist; What are we doing, how might we do it differently? This is for anyone who has the responsibility of leading a Eucharistic Celebration. (Whether you are consecrating or using pre-consecrated elements) We will try and answer How to, What to and When to questions.

Presenter: Stephen King
Workshop room: Church

This workshop will share some of the experiences and learnings of St David’s in Naenae as they have grappled with what it means to be faithful followers of Jesus in the light of our history in this land.

Presenters: Alison Robinson & Hamish Dobbie