15 -17 July 2016
El Rancho, Waikanae
This is your online programme, you will find all the information you need to guide your way through the weekend.
May you be encouraged, refreshed, equipped, inspired and connect to others in the body this weekend.
Pre Conference Info
The Venue/Accommodation
Getting To Connect
[Airport Shuttle and Travel Subsidies]
The Venue
Schedule
FRIDAY
14:00 Registration
14:30 Mihi whakatau
As guests (manuhiri) you will be asked to sing two waiatas (songs) as part of the Mihi Whaktua, we’ve tried to pick some songs that hopefully many of you will know . Please take some time to familiarise yourself with these. We will have the song lyrics on powerpoint and a guitarist to play backing music for you on the day.
Tūtira mai ngā iwi,
tātou tātou e
Tūtira mai ngā iwi,
tātou tātou e
Whai-a te marama-tanga,
me te aroha – e ngā iwi!
Ki-a ko tapa tahi,
Ki-a ko-tahi rā
Tātou tātou e
(Repeat)
Tā-tou tā-tou e E!!
Hi aue hei !!!
(Watch from 3:20)
Wairua Tapu, Kuhu Mai
Nau mai ki konei
Wairua Tapu Arahia
Korero mai ano
Holy Spirit, welcome
You are welcome here
Guide us, Holy Spirit
Speak to us again
15:30 Break
Friday 15:50 Workshops
Friday 16:50 Break
Friday 17:00 Workshops
Friday 18:00 Dinner
Intentional Conversations
Friday Dinner 6-7pm KCML Internship (Training to be a Presbyterian minister)
If you are interested in finding out what it takes to become an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church in show up to our intentional conversation space to speak with KCML’s Dean of studies Geoff New.
Friday 19:00 Keynote
Friday 20:45 Regional Parties
Come along to your regional party. A great chance to meet new people from your area or connect with old friends.
South Island Party – Elm Lodge
Northern & PI Synod Party – Elm Hall
Kamai Party – Elm Fireside
Central Party – Redwood Upstairs
SATURDAY
Saturday 07:10 Scripture Reading
Morning scripture reading and reflection with Jeremy Woods from the Bible Society,7:10am-7:30am in the Quiet Space room in Redwood.
Saturday 07:30 Breakfast
Saturday 08:30 Keynote
Zane Scarborough (The Parenting Place) has a background in community volunteering and youth work, and experience leading youth groups and coaching basketball teams. He incorporates his understanding of young people into well-researched presentations delivered with humour, not only captivating youth but a whole spectrum of audiences. Zane enjoys his bicultural experiences, relates to many cultures and enjoys providing another perspective.
Zane and his wife Chloe are proud parents of Paora and Hinewai. Parenthood has expanded Zane’s repertoire of wonderful stories, and given him a hands-on understanding of the important role of parenting.
Saturday 10:00 Morning Tea
Saturday 10:30 Workshops
Saturday 11:50 Workshops
Saturday 13:00 Lunch
Intentional Conversations
If you work with, or are interested in working with young adults (18-30), bring your meal and join us at the Intentional Conversations section of the dining hall. We want to provide a lot more support for those working in these areas and this is a chance for us to get on the same page, to create good networks and explore helpful ways that we can encourage each other moving forward.
Saturday 13:40 Free Time
Spiritual Direction / Sports / Creative Workshops
Saturday 17:00 TED Talks
Saturday 18:00 Dinner
Intentional Conversations
If you work with, or are interested in working with intermediates, bring your meal and join us at the Intentional Conversations section of the dining hall. We want to provide a lot more support for those working in these areas and this is a chance for us to get on the same page, to create good networks and explore helpful ways that we can encourage each other moving forward.
Saturday 19:30 Keynote
Saturday 21:00 Extended Worship Set (Optional)
SUNDAY
Sunday 07:10 Scripture Reading
Morning scripture reading and reflection with Jeremy Woods from the Bible Society,7:10am-7:30am in the Quiet Space room in Redwood.
Sunday 07:30 Breakfast
Intentional Conversations
If you work with, or are interested in working with school based youth work, bring your meal and join us at the Intentional Conversations section of the dining hall. We want to provide a lot more support for those working in these areas and this is a chance for us to get on the same page, to create good networks and explore helpful ways that we can encourage each other moving forward.
Sunday 08:30 Keynote
Sunday 09:30 Workshops
WOF Training- Saturday 10:30
- Saturday 12:00
- Sunday 09:30
- Sunday 11:00
Sunday 10:30 Morning Tea
Sunday 11:00 Workshops
- WOF Training
- Saturday 10:30
- Saturday 12:00
- Sunday 09:30
- Sunday 11:00
12:00 Communion/ Commissioning
13:00 Lunch
13:30 Pack up
14:00 Leave
Connect is:
Training
This year we will have 4 keynotes and over 30 theoretical, theological and practical workshops. Each session is led by someone who researches it, teaches it or lives it.
Community
Meet new friends and rediscover old ones. You’ll find opportunities to share about your life and your ministry, and to connect with others.
Sanctuary
We are going to be blessed through the Connect worship team who will provide an awesome worship environment and opportunities to nurture the soul.
Resources
Along with the resources being provided through the workshops, you can visit the Youth MInistry Exhibition, the PYM youth library, the multimedia library, the bookstore and the ResourceMe stand.