<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Flagstaff Union Parish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pages]]></description><link>http://www.churchatflagstaff.co.nz/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright Flagstaff Union Parish]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Parish Council]]></title><description><![CDATA[  &nbsp;  
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  PARISH COUNCIL NOTES: MAY 2010  
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      Community Worker:&nbsp;      Carolyn has had an invitation to be on the National Board of the Christian Education Commission.&nbsp;Parish Council approve her appointment as part of her role as the Community Worker.     
    She has also been invited to join the Wakari Hillls Assoc Exec (will attend first meeting and see what is involved), Vision 20/25 June 15-17, Bright Spots Summit in Auckland in July (no decision yet, but will if travel, etc is paid for.&nbsp;Oversight Group to monitor),     
    The community flyer is ready to go to the printers. &ldquo;It is part of our health and safety policy that all leaders for children and youth activities are police checked&rdquo; will be written in the flyer. OT students working on &lsquo;pre-school gym&rsquo; group based in Wakari June 8-25.&nbsp;Council approved $150.00 budget for travel and some base materials.&nbsp;The monthly skills meeting was attended by 23 people, the May meeting is a &lsquo;Community Meeting&rsquo;.    
    Approached by Wakari Hospital regarding a possible client who lives in the community and would benefit from an alongside relationship and/or involvement in a church programme during the week.    
    The &lsquo;Dream Team&rsquo; to begin again our self review of our kids programme at Flagstaff &ndash; Cheryl Harray will facilitate the meeting in her role as Kids Friendly coach.&nbsp;Morning tea at St Mary&rsquo;s school in June. Attended Ministry Conference &ndash; a positive experience.    
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      Intern:&nbsp;      Marty spoke regarding his work in the Parish and his studies.    
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      Long term Ministry Working group:&nbsp;      An e-mail has been sent to Peter McKenzie (Uniting Congregations) and we are waiting on answers to our questions.    
      General Business      
      AGM        /parish councilors      :&nbsp;5 councilors are coming off-please pray to seek God&rsquo;s guidance on this.&nbsp;It was suggested the AGM be held at a combined service on 29  th   August &ndash; to be confirmed.    
    &nbsp;  Sound System:&nbsp;  A new computer is needed at Wakari to have a monitor in the front of the Church &ndash; approximate cost of hardware and software $2,500.&nbsp;Three new microphones and new speakers needed at Wakari - $2,500.&nbsp;The desk at HWB to be moved to the back of the Church and new speakers - $1,500 &ndash; with new speakers and microphones - $3,000.&nbsp;Parish Council needs to develop a budget for sound equipment.    
    &nbsp;  Combined Service 26  th   Dec:&nbsp;  To be held at Wakari together with Kaikorai, Highgate, Mornington.    
      Kitchen for Nepal Art Auction:&nbsp;      to be held in July. To be confirmed by Hamish Mepham    
      Partner Support Fund allocation      
    Council approved the target of $4900 for the 2010/2011 year.    ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:13:07 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.churchatflagstaff.co.nz/home/parish-council/</link><guid>http://www.churchatflagstaff.co.nz/home/parish-council/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Monthly Skills]]></title><description><![CDATA[  &nbsp;  
  &nbsp;    Community Monthly Skills Meeting      
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      Cold Nights, Hot Curries:      
  An evening&nbsp; of curry cooking demonstrations and their accompaniments with curry tasting galore.  
    Monday 28  th   June, 7:30pm at Wakari Union Church.    
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  Evening is free of charge and open to all.&nbsp; A monthly skills event hosted by Flagstaff Union Parish.&nbsp;  
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  Any enquiries ph Carolyn 476 3063.  ]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:07:28 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.churchatflagstaff.co.nz/home/monthly-skills/</link><guid>http://www.churchatflagstaff.co.nz/home/monthly-skills/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Choir]]></title><description><![CDATA[    Community Choir:    
  Restarts on 7:30 p.m. 1st of March at Wakari Union Church  
  Next meeting  
  April 19th  
  May 3rd  
  May 10th  
  May 17th  
  May 24th  
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    English conversation sessions for speakers of other languages. This is an opportunity to improve your English in a relaxed, freindly setting with experienced tutors to help you.    
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      When?      
      &nbsp;  On the&nbsp; first and third Fridays of the month    
    At 10.00am- 11.30am.    
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      Where?      
      &nbsp;  Waikari Union Church Hall,    
    9 Centennial Avenue    
    Helensburgh.    
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      Cost?      
      &nbsp;  Gold coin (Morning tea provided).    
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      Contact.      
    Sue Ph 476 7655    
    Carolyn Ph 476 3063    
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