Weekly notices - 19 July 2026
Welcome
Thank you for joining us if you came along to our Sunday Service, and a special welcome if you are new here!
Today we have our special Matariki service, where we celebrate God’s creation and reflect on the past year and look forward to the coming year.
In late August we have our 5 yearly Parish review. As part of that there will be the opposrtunity to take an online survey in a couple of weeks. We’ll let you know more about that soon.
If you would like to revisit todays or one of our previous services pop over to our Sermons page.
Kia tau te rangimarie,
Carolyn.
Notices
Parish Mission Impact Review to take place on 29 and 30 AUGUST 2026
The Diocese has reinstated five yearly parish reviews and the Parish of Shirley will be reviewed on the weekend of 29 and 30 August. A Mission Impact Review Team consisting of the team leader, Grant Adams (St Christophers, Avonhead), Susan Rendall (Transitional Cathedral) and Ven Nick Mountfort (Malvern and Archdeacon for Education) will lead the review and interview a selected group of leaders. All members of the congregation will also be invited to complete a questionnaire about the current mission and ministry of the parish.
The purpose of the Mission Impact Review is to ‘assess, affirm and challenge’ parishes in their ministry and mission and is a snapshot of parish life. The Team will ‘hold up a mirror’ to the congregation to enable a process of stock taking and spiritual assessment. This is intended to be a sympathetic and encouraging process designed to strengthen the parish and move the parish toward a more intentional missional footing.
From Sunday 9 August you will have the opportunity to complete the questionnaire. The link will be emailed and you will have two weeks to complete it. If you don’t have internet access, please complete a paper copy of the questionnaire. Carolyn R will make this available. Please engage with this process prayerfully and thoughtfully.
Interviews will take place on Saturday 29 August and the reviewers will attend worship at All Saints on Sunday 30 August. This will be followed by morning tea and the reviewers will then make a presentation to the parish. A report will then be written and sent to the Parish Vestry with observations and recommendations.
You are also invited to pray for the whole review process, the reviewers, Carolyn R and the other leaders. Please direct any questions you have to me by email.
Grace and peace,
Ven Nicky Lee - Mission Impact Review Assistant
Canterbury v Bay of Plenty Rugby Game
One New Zealand Stadium, Christchurch
Sat 15 August - 2pm
This is a fun chance to head along to a game at the new stadium together. Fill in this form to register your interest and let us know how many tickets you need.
Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children) $11.48 pp
Adult $19.38 | Child (aged 3–17) $5.10
Eco Tip from Eco Church
All Saints is near two bus routes! If you’re coming here from near routes 7 or 60, you could consider busing occasionally or regularly.
Opportunities to Serve
If you’re looking for ways to serve and are keen to get involved in the All Saints community, we’d love to welcome you!
Positions Vacant
Youth Ministry | We have a permanent position working with children on a Sunday Morning as part of our Lighthouse Team - 5 hours a week. Contact Annabel 027 640 9282
Volunteering
Youth Ministry | We need leaders who can serve our youth during term time on a Wednesday night. Contact Paul 021 615 933.
Tech Team| We need sound mixers (live and livestream) at both our 9am and 10.30am services who can serve once a month. Email info@allsaintsburwood.nz
Elder Care| We need helpers who can assist our Elder Care group on Wednesday afternoons. Contact Dawn 027 229 9779.
Sunday Service | If you would like to help out on the morning tea roster, setting up communion or would like to join our tech team please get in touch! Email info@allsaintsburwood.nz
Church Camp
Friday 20 - Sunday 22 November
This is an absolute highlight of our church year. We will have the option of full weekend or day visits. More details to come soon!
All Saints Community Building Fit Out
Our new building is open! But it’s still not too late to buy items from our Gift Registry. There is absolutely no item to small for you to contribute. The most important thing is for us all to take part.
This money is tax deductible so you can claim back 1/3 of it at the end of the financial year.
Giving
We are so grateful to all those who contribute financially to the life of the church. You are helping to ensure that All Saints can continue to thrive and grow for future generations.
If you would like to join those who give regularly, you can find all the details you’ll need on the Giving Page.
What’s On
You can find out about all our regular events on our What’s On page.
Readings for next week
1 Kgs 3:5-12 Ps 119:129-136 Rom 8:26-39 Matt 13:31-33,44-52
Need prayer?
We’d love to pray for you. Just fill in this quick online Prayer Request form