BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NZLPA - NZ Lay Preacher's Association - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:NZLPA - NZ Lay Preacher's Association X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for NZLPA - NZ Lay Preacher's Association REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20240406T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20240928T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20260404T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20260926T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250507T203000 DTSTAMP:20250729T085816Z CREATED:20250501T013552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085816Z UID:10000060-1746646200-1746649800@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Lead Worship: First Testament - Torah DESCRIPTION:Topic: First Testament – Torah(Part of the Methodist Network Lead Worship Series) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n📅 Session 1: Lecture \n\n\n\n\nDate: Tuesday\, 30 April 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 07:30pm\n\n\n\nPresenter: Rev Dr Lynne Wall\n\n\n\n\n📅 Session 2: Discussion \n\n\n\n\nDate: Wednesday\, 07 May 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 07:30PM\n\n\n\nFacilitators: Ngaire Southon and/or Viv Whimster\n\n\n\n\n📖 About this session:Explore the foundations of the Bible through the first five books — a journey into stories of creation\, covenant\, liberation\, and identity. Delve into how these sacred texts came together\, the questions they raise\, and what they mean for us today. \n\n\n\nThis is the second session in a multi-part exploration of the First Testament led by Rev Dr Lynne Wall. The lecture will introduce key themes and contexts\, and explore the key issues arising from The Law – the first five books of the First Testament. The following week’s discussion session\, facilitated by Ngaire Southon and/or Viv Whimster\, will provide an opportunity to reflect\, ask questions\, and explore applications for worship leadership. \n\n\n\n💻 Format: Online via Zoom (click the button to join the meeting)🎯 Who should attend? Open to all worship leaders looking to deepen their biblical knowledge. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/lead-worship-first-testament-torah-2/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Methodist Lay Preachers Network,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250502_1725_Old-Testament-Introduction_remix_01jt7q8p54f4j8bcm8rescg54q.png ORGANIZER;CN="Methodist Lay Preachers' Network":MAILTO:vwhimster@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250519T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250519T183000 DTSTAMP:20250729T085804Z CREATED:20250326T085113Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085804Z UID:10000053-1747674900-1747679400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Reinterpreting the Past in an Unprecedented Present: History and the Anthropocene DESCRIPTION:In this inaugural lecture of the 2025 Burns Lecture series\, Professor Brad Gregory examines how historical interpretations can inform our understanding of the Anthropocene—the current geological age characterized by significant human impact on the Earth’s geology and ecosystems. He explores the role of historical narratives in shaping our perception of contemporary environmental challenges. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/reinterpreting-the-past-in-an-unprecedented-present-history-and-the-anthropocene/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250506_2012_Anthropocene-Insights_simple_compose_01jtjac9kke8fayrs9dbkf3rmb.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250520T183000 DTSTAMP:20250729T085752Z CREATED:20250326T085803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085752Z UID:10000054-1747761300-1747765800@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Fortunes for the Few\, Misfortunes for the Many: Constructing the Ancient Inhumanities DESCRIPTION:Professor Gregory delves into the socio-economic structures of ancient civilizations\, analysing how wealth disparities and systemic injustices were constructed and perpetuated. This lecture sheds light on the historical foundations of inequality and their relevance to modern societal structures. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/fortunes-for-the-few-misfortunes-for-the-many-constructing-the-ancient-inhumanities/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250506_2021_Ancient-Inequality-Lecture_remix_01jtjavjtyf2zt82ce7p92p4g0.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250521T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250521T183000 DTSTAMP:20250729T085618Z CREATED:20250326T090451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085618Z UID:10000055-1747847700-1747852200@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Enduring the Way of the World: Covenant\, Community\, and Justice in Ancient Israel DESCRIPTION:Focusing on Ancient Israel\, this lecture explores the concepts of covenant and community\, and how these principles influenced notions of justice. Professor Gregory discusses the enduring impact of these ideas on societal organisation and legal systems. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. \n\n\n\nThe event will be livestreamed – join the livestream by clicking the “Watch” button below. \n\n\n\n\nWatch URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/enduring-the-way-of-the-world-covenant-community-and-justice-in-ancient-israel/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/20250506_2027_Ancient-Israel-Lecture-Landscape_remix_01jtjb6da7enht5vpqeyh7t1yj.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250522T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250522T090000 DTSTAMP:20250513T102024Z CREATED:20250513T102020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250513T102024Z UID:10000071-1747900800-1747904400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Using Picture Books to Engage Children & Their Families DESCRIPTION:with Valerie Reinke\, Cannon Missioner for Faith Formation\, Diocese of Olympia \n\n\n\nChildren’s picture books can be rich in meaning and spiritual wisdom. Those qualities\, when coupled with captivating illustrations\, make them a perfect offering for your next intergenerational or Sunday classroom gathering. \n\n\n\nThis workshop will offer guidance for selecting the best from the wide variety of children’s picture books and then pair different books with wondering questions\, scripture\, and creative responses. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/using-picture-books-to-engage-children-their-families/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,VTS Lifelong Learning ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/vts-lifelong-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="Virginia Theological Seminary":MAILTO:lifelonglearning@vts.edu END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250522T183000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250522T203000 DTSTAMP:20250729T085558Z CREATED:20250326T100047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T085558Z UID:10000059-1747938600-1747945800@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:How the Reformation Era (Indirectly) Led Us into Our Global Environmental Predicament DESCRIPTION:In this standalone lecture\, Professor Gregory discusses the unintended environmental consequences of the Reformation era. He explores how religious transformations contributed to shaping attitudes and practices that have led to current global environmental challenges. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProfessor Brad Gregory is the Henkels Family College Professor of History at the University of Notre Dame\, Indiana\, USA. He is the author of several books including Rebel in the Ranks: Martin Luther\, the Reformation\, and the Conflicts That Continue to Shape Our World; The Unintended Reformation: How a Religious Revolution Secularized Society; and Salvation at Stake: Christian Martyrdom in Early Modern Europe. He is currently working on a major project about the relationship between Western Christianity and the long-term formation of our current global environmental realities\, the working title of which is The Way of the World: Power\, Wealth\, and Civilization from the Last Ice Age to the Anthropocene. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/how-the-reformation-era-indirectly-led-us-into-our-global-environmental-predicament/ LOCATION:St John’s in the City Presbyterian Church\, 170 Willis Str\, Te Aro\, Wellington\, 6011\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/an-image-showing-a-theological-discussion-in-the-reformation-era.png ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250523T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250523T160000 DTSTAMP:20250512T075639Z CREATED:20250512T073816Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T075639Z UID:10000070-1748008800-1748016000@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Indigenous Engagements with Religion DESCRIPTION:Meeting 5 -THEOREL SeminarDownload\n\n\n\n\nRequest more Information URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/indigenous-engagements-with-religion/ LOCATION:Room 408\, Humanities Building (Bldg 206)\, 14a Symonds Street\, Auckland Central\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,The University of Auckland,Theological & Religous Studies ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/NZLPA-Default-Event-Image.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR