BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//NZLPA - NZ Lay Preacher's Association - ECPv6.15.20//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:20230401T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20230923T140000 END:DAYLIGHT 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241029T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241029T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20241015T095025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T060615Z UID:10000023-1730230200-1730235600@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:NZ Lay Preachers' Assoc AGM DESCRIPTION:You’re warmly invited to the NZ Lay Preachers’ Association Annual General Meeting. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow members\, reflect on our achievements over the past year\, and help shape the future direction of our association. Key items on the agenda include the presentation of reports\, important updates\, and the election of our executive team. \n\n\n\nYour voice and participation are essential\, and we encourage all members to attend. Please RSVP to confirm your place. Once registered\, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your “ticket.” \n\n\n\nFurther details\, including agendas and reports\, will be available soon on the main AGM page. We look forward to your support and contributions! \n\n\n\n\nZoom Meeting details are now available on the main meeting page – click below;\n\n\n\n\nMore InfoNomination details\, Agenda\, Reports etc URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/nz-lay-preachers-assoc-agm/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Gatherings,NZLPA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-16-131006.png ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Lay Preachers Assoc NZLPA":MAILTO:events@nzlpa.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240924T024757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240924T024759Z UID:10000015-1729710000-1729715400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Second Temple Judaism: DESCRIPTION:Ancient Israel through the Destruction of the Second Temple\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEarthDiverse is pleased to announce a new course in its Religious Studies programme entitled: “Second Temple Judaism: Ancient Israel through the Destruction of the Second Temple” with Dr Dennis Green\, PhD. The course takes place on Wednesday nights 7:00-8:30pm beginning on 23 Oct 2024. This is a History and Religious Studies course designed towards learning more about the complex history and context of the Middle-East and the rise of early Judaism and the emergence of Christianity. More specifically\, this 6-week course examines the religio-cultural matrix spanning Ancient Israel\, Greek & Roman rule\, through the destruction of the Second Temple. This period produced Judaism\, Jesus and the earliest Jesus movement prior to the emergence of a new religion called Christianity. It was an era of rapid religious change and uncertainty\, massive cultural clashes and unending political turmoil\, yet it was also an era of great religious creativity and diversity. \n\n\n\nFor more information on this\, and our other history\, philosophy and language courses on offer this Term\, please visit our website at \n\n\n\nThis course is available as an in-person course in Hamilton\, live-streamed via Zoom\, or available as video recordings to watch at your leisure. \n\n\n\nPricing is $160 Waged or $130 Unwaged\, including GST. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/second-temple-judaism/ LOCATION:EarthDiverse Centre\, Lvl 1\, 401 Anglesea Street\, Hamilton\, 3204\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:EarthDiverse,Short Courses END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241007T161000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241007T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20241007T071632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241007T072549Z UID:10000022-1728317400-1728320400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Comemorating the Council of Nicaea in 2025 DESCRIPTION:The year 2025 will mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council at Nicaea in 325\, a key moment in the history of Christian faith and for the ecumenical journey today. To mark the anniversary\, the World Council of Churches is planning a year of activities at the centre of which will be the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order. The conference will gather churchleaders and theologians of different traditions around the theme “Where now for visible unity?” with a focus on the issues of faith\, unity\, and mission.Dr Stephen Brown\, editor of The Ecumenical Review\, the quarterly journal of the World Council of Churches\, and communication officer for Faith and Order will present a seminar on the importance of commemorating the Council and its continuing significance for the global church. Originally from Britain\, Dr Brown is based near Geneva and is a member of the United Protestant Church of France. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/commemorating-the-council-of-nicaea-in-2025/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241004T160000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20241004T173000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240819T001810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T034354Z UID:10000002-1728057600-1728063000@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Manalagi: The Church and Pacific Rainbow+ Individuals in Aotearoa NZ DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a Public Lecture scheduled for 4th October 2024\, 4pm @Trinity College.  This is a free event and is arranged to facilitate conversations.  If you are interested\, RSVP to Barbara Maile (bmaile@trinitycollege.ac.nz) by the 15th September for booking and catering purposes. \n\n\n\nThis public event is co-sponsored by the Ministry for Pacific Peoples\, the Methodist Church of New Zealand\, and Trinity College. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nSponsored By URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/manalagi-the-church-and-pacific-rainbow-individuals-in-aotearoa-nz/ LOCATION:Wesley Hall\, St Johns College\, 210 Saint Johns Rd\, St Johns\, Auckland\, 1072\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pexels-photo-830829.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240921T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240921T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240917T234838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240918T000820Z UID:10000014-1726927200-1726938000@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Cultivating a Culture of p.e.a.c.e DESCRIPTION:Public Lecture and AGM\n\n\n\n\n\nEVENT PROGRAMME\n\n\n\n2:00pm – Annual General Meeting of The Council of Christians and Muslims \n\n\n\n2:30pm – Afternoon tea \n\n\n\n3:00pm – Guest speakers discuss “Cultivating a Culture of Peace” (discussion to follow). \n\n\n\nABOUT ‘CULTIVATING A CULTURE OF PEACE’\n\n\n\nThe 21st of September 2024 is observed by the United Nations (UN) as the International Day of Peace\, and marks the 25th anniversary of the UN’s initiative to develop a “Culture of Peace”. \n\n\n\nThis is a “set of values\, attitudes\, modes of behaviour and ways of life that reject violence and prevent conflicts by tackling their root causes to solve problems through dialogue and negotiation among individuals groups and nations.” The UN theme for this year’s events is ‘Cultivating a Culture of Peace’. \n\n\n\nIn a world where protracted conflict and violence continue to rage\, The Council of Christians and Muslims will take the opportunity to reflect on how we can contribute to ‘cultivating a culture of peace’ as people of faith. \n\n\n\nGUEST SPEAKERS\n\n\n\nTayyaba Khan is the Change Director for the Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa New Zealand\, and has over 20 years experience in community development and advocacy work. She is passionate about working with minority and faith-based communities\, with a particular interest in utilising social justice\, human rights\, and ethical approaches to building a more peaceful world. \n\n\n\nRev Dr Jordan Redding is the Minister at St Heliers Church and Community Centre\, and Chair of Student Christian Movement Aotearoa. He is a sought-after author and speaker within the Presbyterian Church and for various faith-based groups that advocate for justice\, peace\, and fullness of life to all people and to our world. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/cultivating-a-culture-of-p-e-a-c-e/ LOCATION:Al-Masjid Al-Jamie (Ponsonby Mosque)\, 17 Vermont Str\, Ponsonby\, Auckland\, 1011\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Council of Christians & Muslims,Religious Diversity Centre Aotearoa ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/459230814_950424693790200_372945611598061362_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Council of Christians & Muslims":MAILTO:info@peacenic.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240917T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240917T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240819T021153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T225356Z UID:10000008-1726599600-1726606800@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture Series: Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau: Session 5 DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau\n\n\n\nTakataapui Voices – a panel URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/the-bishop-muru-walters-lecture-series-inclusivity-of-takataapui-whanau-session-5/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Kingi Ihaki Research Centre,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-19-132119.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240913T173000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240913T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240903T042231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T042644Z UID:10000011-1726248600-1726255800@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Annual Hoani Parata Lecture DESCRIPTION:The Theology Programme at the University of Otago and Selwyn College Te Maru Pūmanawa are pleased to present the third annual Hoani Parata Lecture to honour Reverend Canon Hoani Parata (1881–1928)\, the first Māori resident at Te Maru Pūmanawa. \n\n\n\nUncovering an extraordinary life: exploring the Hoani Parata papers\n\n\n\nA Lecture by Rauhina Scott-Fyfe\, (Kāi Tahu\, Kāti Māmoe)\, Māori Archivist\, Hocken Collections Te Uare Taoka o Hākena\, \n\n\n\nRefreshments will be provided at Selwyn College after the lecture. \n\n\n\nAll welcome URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/annual-hoani-parata-lecture/ LOCATION:All Saints’ Anglican Church\, Dunedin\, 786 Cumberland Str\, North Dunedin\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Selwyn College | Te Maru Pūmanawa,Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240910T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240910T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240819T020726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T225452Z UID:10000007-1725994800-1726002000@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture Series: Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau: Session 4 DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau\n\n\n\nDeconstructing the Biblical Texts – Dr Emily Colgan\n\n\n\nFlyer – The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture 2024 – FinalDownload URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/the-bishop-muru-walters-lecture-series-inclusivity-of-takataapui-whanau-session-4/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Kingi Ihaki Research Centre,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-19-132119.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240903T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240827T085540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T091529Z UID:10000009-1725391800-1725397200@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Children’s Ministry Network Gathering DESCRIPTION:Come and meet with others involved in Children’s Ministry in Ōtautahi Christchurch. \n\n\n\nWe’ll start with Dessert and Coffee at 7:30\, then from 8 we’ll gather to chat and connect. \n\n\n\nMake new friends\, share ideas and resources\, pray for each other. \n\n\n\nBeckenham Methodist Church\, 83 Malcolm Ave\, Beckenahm\, but enter from 52 Martin Ave! \n\n\n\nThis is a New Zealand Children’s Ministry Network event\, hosted by Scripture Union. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP for catering purposes to Liz Eichler liz.e@sunz.org.nz URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/childrens-ministry-network-gathering/ LOCATION:Beckenham Methodist Church\, 83 Malcolm Ave\, Beckenahm\, Christchurch\, 8023\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Gatherings ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pexels-photo-6647033.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="NZ Children's Ministry Network":MAILTO:info@nzcmn.org.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240903T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240903T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240819T015823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T225541Z UID:10000006-1725390000-1725397200@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture Series: Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau: Session 3 DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau\n\n\n\nThe Anglican Canons – Rev Richard Bonifant\n\n\n\nFlyer – The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture 2024 – FinalDownload URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/the-bishop-muru-walters-lecture-series-inclusivity-of-takataapui-whanau-session-3/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Kingi Ihaki Research Centre,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-19-132119.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240827T193000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240819T010020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240827T090929Z UID:10000003-1724787000-1724792400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Methodist Lay Preachers' Meeting DESCRIPTION:Methodist Lay Preachers Network Meeting\n\n\n\nWe warmly invite Lay Preachers and Kaikarakia from all Synods\, experienced\, in-training or anyone simply interested to the Methodist Lay Preachers Network zoom meeting on \n\n\n\nTuesday 27 August at 7.30pm by Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 836 8904 5212 \n\n\n\n\n\nPasscode: 435061 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/83689045212?pwd=JPrN69YqMIhgRXROKPB3b5cVYE0dnU.1 \n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be talking about the Lay Preachers service and lunch at Waiwhetu during Conference\, and give an update on training and accreditation. We are looking for mentors and for others to join us as Network convenors. This will also be an opportunity to meet other Lay Preachers across the motu and address any questions. \n\n\n\nPlease pass this on to any Lay Preachers who do not have email. They may be able to join up with someone on zoom locally for the evening. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/methodist-lay-preachers-meeting/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Methodist Lay Preachers Network ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/pexels-photo-3205403.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Methodist Lay Preachers' Network":MAILTO:vwhimster@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240827T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240827T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240819T014724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T225641Z UID:10000005-1724785200-1724792400@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture Series: Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau: Session 2 DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau\n\n\n\nAlly / Advocate voices – a panel\n\n\n\nFlyer – The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture 2024 – FinalDownload URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/184/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Kingi Ihaki Research Centre,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-19-132119.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240820T190000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240819T013052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T225742Z UID:10000004-1724180400-1724187600@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture Series: Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau: Session 1 DESCRIPTION:Inclusivity of Takataapui Whanau\n\n\n\nTikanga\, attitudes\, te ngakau me te waiaro o te tangata – Bishop Te Kitohi Pikaahu\n\n\n\nFlyer – The Bishop Muru Walters Lecture 2024 – FinalDownload URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/the-bishop-muru-walters-lecture-series-inclusivity-of-takataapui-whanau/ LOCATION:Online – Zoom Webinar CATEGORIES:Kingi Ihaki Research Centre,Seminars & Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Screenshot-2024-08-19-132119.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240820T171500 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240820T183000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20240818T100556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T021417Z UID:10000001-1724174100-1724178600@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:University of Otago Theology Programme Open Lecture DESCRIPTION:“Generosity in the Letters of Paul: What’s the Difference between Grace and Humanism?”\n\n\n\nby Professor John Barclay\, Lightfoot Professor of Divinity\,  Department of Theology and Religion\, Durham University.\n\n\n\nALL WELCOME! \n\n\n\n This lecture will also be live-streamed at: https://www.otago.ac.nz/its/services/teaching-and-research-services/streaming/video-streaming-channel-4 \n\n\n\nProfessor Barclay’s many books include Paul and the Power of Grace; Paul and the Gift; Pauline Churches and Diaspora Jews; Against Apion: Translation and Commentary;  Jews in the Mediterranean Diaspora from Alexander to Trajan (323 BCE – 117 CE); Colossians and Philemon; Obeying the Truth: A Study of Paul’s Ethics in Galatians. URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/137/ LOCATION:Archway 4 Lecture Theatre\, Archway Lecture Theatre Complex\, Dunedin North\, Dunedin\, 9016\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Seminars & Workshops,Theology Programme ORGANIZER;CN="Theology Programme%2C The University of Otago":MAILTO:theology@otago.ac.nz END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240713T130000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20240713T170000 DTSTAMP:20260416T114103 CREATED:20241027T222900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241027T224049Z UID:10000027-1720875600-1720890000@nzlpa.org.nz SUMMARY:Inspiring Change for a Sustainable Future DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n\n\nThe Climate Justice Working Group are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event\, Inspiring Change for a Sustainable Future\, on Saturday\, 13th July 2024. This half-day hybrid event is designed to inspire individuals and communities to take action towards a plastic-free future. Whether you join us in person or online\, you’ll gain practical insights and strategies to help you live a zero-waste lifestyle. This event is accessible to an audience from across the motu\, ensuring everyone can participate and make a difference.Why Attend?Empowerment Through Practical Action: Learn practical\, actionable strategies for living a zero-waste and plastic-free lifestyle. Our expert speakers will equip you with the tools and knowledge to make meaningful changes in your daily life and community\, helping you take immediate steps towards sustainability.Integrate Faith and Environmental Stewardship: Discover the deep connection between faith and environmental stewardship. Our event explores theological foundations and ethical considerations\, inspiring faith-based communities to embrace sustainable practices and care for our planet as an integral part of their spiritual journey.Be Part of a Global Movement: Connect with like-minded individuals committed to sustainability. Whether attending in person or online\, you’ll have the opportunity to network\, share experiences\, and collaborate on creating a zero-waste future. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nLydia Chai – Environmental advocate\, leading initiatives to stop exporting plastic waste. \n\n\n\nNicola Hoggard Creegan – Theologian\, exploring the intersection of faith and environmental stewardship. \n\n\n\nJenny Marshall – Expert in waste management and food waste reduction. \n\n\n\nAdditional Speaker – TBC \n\n\n\n\nEvent ProgrammeThe full program will be announced over the next few weeks. Here’s a glimpse of what to expect (timings to be confirmed): \n\n\n\n\n1:00 PM – Introduction & Housekeeping\n\n\n\nVenue Introduction (Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre)\n\n\n\nSpeaker 1 presentation and Q&A\n\n\n\nReflection / Bathroom break / Tea & Coffee\n\n\n\nSpeaker 2 presentation and Q&A\n\n\n\nReflection / Bathroom break / Tea & Coffee\n\n\n\nSpeaker 3 presentation and Q&A\n\n\n\nSpeaker 4 presentation and Q&A\n\n\n\nNext steps\n\n\n\nConclusion and Thanks\n\n\n\n5:00 PM – End Livestream and event\n\n\n\n\nExpected Outcomes \n\n\n\n\nEnvironmental Awareness: Gain a deeper understanding of the environmental impacts of plastic waste and the benefits of zero-waste practices.\n\n\n\nFaith-Based Stewardship: Learn about the theological and ethical foundations of environmental stewardship within faith-based contexts.\n\n\n\nActionable Tips: Acquire practical tips and strategies for reducing plastic use and waste in your daily life.\n\n\n\nCommunity Implementation: Be equipped with knowledge on how to implement zero-waste practices in your home\, workplace\, and community.\n\n\n\nTe Ao Māori Perspectives: Understand how “waste-free” fits into the te ao Māori worldview.\n\n\n\n\nVolunteer to Host a Community Viewing Hub: Interested in hosting a local viewing event? Email Peter Lane at peter.lane@sdcs.co.nz for more information. Venues that commit to hosting a group will be added to the registration page as specific options for attendees.Register for the Event: Secure your spot today by clicking the Register button.  Space for the in-person options are limited\, so registrations are essential!Join us in person or online and be part of this transformative event! URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/inspiring-change-for-a-sustainable-future/ LOCATION:Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre\, 990 Great North Road\, Western Springs\, Auckland\, New Zealand ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://nzlpa.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/CJWG-Humanitix-Event-Banner.png ORGANIZER;CN="Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG)":MAILTO:cjwg.feedback@methodist.org.nz END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR