Summary of Response to Cardinal’s Directive on Churches and Presbyteries
A copy of the full submission is available on request from the Parish Office.
29 Sept 2019 – HIGH LEVEL OPTIONS for Cardinal’s Directive
Parish Meetings = Summary and Trends
Information Regarding Cardinal’s Directive on Churches and Presbyteires – Feb 19
Parish Survey – Trends Building Our Community
CURRENTLY THE WORKLOAD OF THE PARISH COUNCIL HAD INCREASED DUE TO THE CARDINAL DIRECTED REVIEW OF CHURCHES AND PRESBYTERIES. AS A RESULT THE PARISH COUNCIL HAVE DECIDED TO SUSPEND WORK ON THE SYNOD 2017 REVIEW INITIATIVES UNTIL THE COMPLETION OF THE CARDINAL’S REQUESTED REVIEW OF CHURCHES AND PRESBYTERIES ON 31ST OCTOBER 2019
This Synod topic is a top priority in the Synod Self Review survey undertaken earlier this year. The comments collected under this heading are been collated and are available from the link below.
Building Communities – Detailed Comments
Activities and Functions
The ministries and services we offer to provide support and assistance
Parish Background
Our Parish was established by Cardinal John Dew on the 1st February 2015.
Our Lady of the Valleys Parish is a mixture of suburban and rural lifestyles centred around the suburbs of Heretaunga/Trentham and Stokes Valley. We draw our congregation from many peoples from different cultures, backgrounds and nationalities. Under Christ our Saviour and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit we strive to be united in faith and good works.