REGISTRATIONS DUE BY 10 NOVEMBER

The recent lock-downs have reminded us how quickly levels can change and plans need to be re-arranged. We have therefore decided that the November Ministry School needs to be shaped so that it can be held no matter what level our region is at.

On Saturday, November 20th, then, we invite you to gather as Archdeaconries in Wanaka, Invercargill, Dunedin and (possibly) Oamaru. These smaller gatherings will make it more likely that we are able to meet face-to-face than if we try for a larger, central, group. It also allows us to throw the day open to any who are interested in coming, whether licenced or not.

The day will start with worship and continue with input sessions from some of our planned speakers over Zoom. Each presentation will be followed by a time of face-to-face discussion and activities with your archdeaconry in response to the talk. There will then be a chance to engage with the speaker with questions and observations that have arisen during the discussion. This format has created a positive experience at other conferences and combines the advantage Zoom gives us of being able to access speakers from around the region and country, with the advantages of face-to-face discussions.

Moving the School from three days to one means we have had to narrow our focus. We still want to use the time constructively to deepen our understanding of how others might receive our gospel as "good news", and have decided to focus on unpacking the mysteries of the younger generations (which in our churches generally means anyone under 40!).

Anyone who has paid for the original ministry school will have their payments refunded. Your Archdeaconry may decide to go out for lunch, so that will be an expense, but otherwise the School will not cost anything.

Should we find ourselves back down in level 3 or 4, we will make the Zoom link available to everyone and encourage all to join in from our own homes.

It will still be helpful to know in advance how many people each Archdeaconry centre will be expecting, please register by 10 November 2021.

Contact us at educator@calledsouth.org.nz if you have questions.