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SUMMARY:Southern Perspectives on the Dead Sea Scrolls
DESCRIPTION:This free online conference offers attendees a chance to explore unique insights into the Dead Sea Scrolls and Second Temple studies from Global South scholars.  Watch pre-recorded presentations and join live discussions focused on regional approaches and emerging perspectives.  \n\n\n\nKey topics include: \n\n\n\n\nHistory of Dead Sea Scrolls scholarship in the Global South\n\n\n\nDistinctive regional methods and perspectives\n\n\n\nNew insights and emerging research trajectories\n\n\n\n\nFormat\n\n\n\nSpeakers will be requested to submit a video recording of their paper by 1 August 2025.  Recordings should not be more than 20-minutes in length.  The pre-recorded papers will then be shared with participants\, who will be invited to watch them before the live meetings. \n\n\n\nThe meetings  will be comprised of four (4) two-hour-long meetings held on Zoom (that is\, two hours each day).  The live sessions will be dedicated to questions and discussion of the pre-circulated papers. \n\n\n\nWe will endeavour to coordinate the scheduling of the meetings to support participants from different time zones to attend. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more details and registration updates. \n\n\n\nFor enquiries\, contact Gareth Wearne: Gareth.Wearne@acu.edu.au.
URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/southern-perspectives-on-the-dead-sea-scrolls/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Aust Catholic University (ACU),Conferences
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SUMMARY:Methodist Lay Preachers Network zoom discussion
DESCRIPTION:For our Methodist members\, an opportunity to discuss in plenary and/or smaller break-out groups– training and recognition of Lay Preachers\,– a preview of our report to Conference 2025 and– explore ways ahead for the Network and the interdenominational New Zealand Lay Preachers Association (NZLPA) to work more efficiently together or combine. \n\n\n\nWithout the Network\, who would be available to answer queries around Methodist training and accreditation in English-speaking parishes\, represent and advocate for Lay Preaching interests at Connexional level\, convene occasional zoom meetings\, maintain the database and send in names of accredited Lay Preachers for the Methodist Yearbook? \n\n\n\nMethodist Lay Preachers Network is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \n\n\n\nTopic: Methodist Lay Preachers Network’s General discussion Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nTime: Sep 1\, 2025 07:30 PM Auckland\, Wellington \n\n\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting \n\n\n\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82150119728?pwd=20f1XnKJK9sKDu1BJCnXJ0W2xfu6rN.1 \n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 821 5011 9728 \n\n\n\nPasscode: 481087
URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/methodist-lay-preachers-network-zoom-discussion/
LOCATION:Online – Zoom Meeting
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,Methodist Lay Preachers Network
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ORGANIZER;CN="Methodist Lay Preachers' Network":MAILTO:vwhimster@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Rural Ministry Day
DESCRIPTION:Lay and ordained members of rural parishes are invited to a rural ministry day in Darfield\, facilitated by the Ven Indrea Alexander\, Rural Ministry Encourager in Christchurch Anglican Diocese. \n\n\n\nThe day is especially for Anglicans and Presbyterians\, visibly present in many rural communities\, however others interested are welcome.  \n\n\n\nThrough speakers and workshops-of-collective-wisdom we will consider: How to create meaningful rural imaged worship – Rural chaplaincy – Engagement with rural communities – Connecting with local rural publications and organisations – Learnings from the International Rural Churches’ Association recent Oceania conference in Fiji – Part-time ministry in the face of full-time needs – Responding to social need – Engaging in mission and much more. \n\n\n\nThere will also be opportunity to share resources\, build connections\, and be affirmed and encouraged in the vital ministry we offer. \n\n\n\nBYO lunch\, cuppas provided.
URL:https://nzlpa.org.nz/event/rural-ministry-day/
LOCATION:Trinity Church\, Cnr Bangor and McLaughlins Roads\, Darfield\, 7510\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Gatherings,International Rural Churches Assoc Oceania (IRCA Oceania),Seminars & Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="International Rural Churches Assoc IRCA Oceania":MAILTO:irca.oceania@gmail.com
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