About us
OUR CHURCH:
The Anglican Church of Papakura operates across three churches: Selwyn Chapel and Christ Church in Papakura and the beautiful St Margarets's in Karaka.
We have a range of services on Sundays and through the week to meet the needs of all of our parishioners, and have a full calendar of events supporting our local community, youth, families and the local areas pastoral health.
Additionally, we are available for baptisms and dedications, weddings and funerals.
OUR MISSION
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Tell of God’s love to all people;
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Teach, baptise and nurture believers;
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Respond to human need by loving service;
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Seek to change all unjust practices and their results,
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Challenge violence in every form and pursue peace and reconciliation; and
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Care and protect God’s creation.
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OUR VISION
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At Papakura Anglican,
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we are an open and welcoming community of faith.
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We value our diversity and offer generous hospitality to all, young and old.
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In worship that draws us toward God,
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we seek to encounter the peace and hope of God.
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We are committed to growing in faith and understanding, so that we may
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love, serve and care for one another and the wider community.
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OUR TEAM:
Reverend Jason
Reverend Anne
Reverend Isabel
John
Vicar's Warden
vwarden@papakuraanglican.org.nz
office 09 299 8086
Mary
People's Warden
pwarden@papakuraanglican.org.nz
office 09 299 8086
Lianne
Church Administrator
(10am - 2pm Monday to Thursday)
admin@papakuraanglican.org.nz
office 09 299 8086
Val
Treasurer
treasurer@papakuraanglican.org.nz
office 09 299 8086
Vestry and its functions
Vestry has an important role in the life of the church.
Vestry must have between 3-15 elected members as per resolution at the Annual General Meeting.
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Its main functions are:
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To work with the Vicar or Minister along with the ministry team to provide and support services and pastoral care
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To provide governing and direction for the parish life
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To communicate to and promote the parish in community
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To ensure financial viability for the ministry of the parish to fulfill its functions and mission
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Under the Diocesan Statutes (which govern all Parishes and Ministry Units) vestry is:
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To promote the worship of God, the Holy Trinity;
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To proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God;
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To teach, baptise and nurture believers in the Christian faith within the Anglican tradition;
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To respond to human need by loving service;
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To seek to transform the unjust structures of society;
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To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation, and to sustain and renew the life of the earth;
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In accordance with the Constitution/Te Pouhere, to function on the basis of partnership with Te Pihopatanga o Aotearoa and the Diocese of Polynesia and their constituent parts.
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Parish Wardens
The role of parish wardens is as above with the following roles as additional:
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To be the key lay leaders of their Parish;
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To be the spokespersons for the Vestry to the members of the Parish;
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To be the spokespersons for the members of the Parish to the Vestry;
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To provide leadership in helping the Vestry meet its responsibilities;
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To support the work of clergy licensed to the Parish; and
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To ensure that the Vestry and the Vicar are properly informed about matters for which they are each responsible.
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There are two wardens for each Parish. These are:
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Vicar’s or Bishop’s Warden (nominated by the Vicar or Bishop in the absence of a Vicar or Minister in Charge)
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People’s Warden (elected at the Annual General Meeting)
Synod Representatives
Synod Representatives are a part of the Vestry with particular concern around aspects of the Diocesan life that affect the church.
The role of Synod Representative is:
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To represent the Vestry of a Parish at Diocesan Synod Gatherings
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To present to the Vestry information from and regarding Diocesan direction
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Report to the Annual General Meeting each year a report on Diocesan activities and Synod events