Waiapu Anglican Cathedral of

St John the Evangelist Napier

Parish Profile

May 2017

The Five Marks of Mission

The Mission of the Church is the Mission of Christ

To proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom

To teach, baptise and nurture new believers

To respond to human need by loving service

To seek to transform unjust structures of society, to

challenge violence of every kind and

to pursue peace and reconciliation

To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation

and sustain and renew the life of the earth

Waiapu Cathedral Parish is seeking a new Dean ...

IS IT YOU?

To assist with your discernment, let us tell you about:

Our history and place in the city

How the Parish works

Staff positions

Our financial position

Our Parish Statistics

The Deanery

The wonderful lifestyle available in our Region

Our History and place in the city …

Napier, a city of 57,000 is situated on the shores of Hawke Bay. The sun rises over the blue water and surf of the bay each morning. Marine Parade with its iconic Norfolk pine trees and the Rotary walk- way along the shore, has an increasing number of activities available to the public. The tallest structure in the CBD is the tower of the Cathedral.

The first wooden church built on the site in 1862 became too small for its congregation by the mid-1880s. Consideration for the construction of a Cathedral was mooted and fund raising started. The Cathedral was consecrated in July 1886.

This impressive brick building served the city well till the Hawke’s Bay earthquake struck on 3 February 1931 and the Cathedral fell into ruins in minutes, as did the “new” Synod hall and the Deanery. Within 2 months of the earthquake, a plan to build a wooden temporary church was under consideration and in October 1931 it was dedicated.

The foundation stone for the new Cathedral was laid in October 1955 and the new church was built from east to west to join, and then replace, the temporary building; and in October 1967 the completed and fully paid for Cathedral was consecrated.

Waiapu Cathedral has always valued its role as the spiritual heart of the Napier community.

It is also used as a venue for many civic occasions including the Art Deco service each February, school prizegivings, and it was a place of tranquillity and prayer at the time of the Napier siege in 2009. The unique acoustics make it a sought after venue for visiting artists for concerts and recitals.

The Cathedral is unique in that it houses the cathedras of the Bishop of Waiapu and the Bishop of Aotearoa. The Maori Chapel is located in the eastern section of

the sanctuary and contains the tukutuku panels and carved altar from the original chapel.

A Swing and a Prayer Art Deco Service with the Royal New Zealand Navy Band, February 2017

The organ, was cleaned and rebuilt during 2012, and was dedicated on 4 April 2013. It is one of the finest church pipe organs in the country. The choir plays an important role in presenting appropriate music for all occasions.

Ormond Chapel sited on Hospital Hill, carries an Historic Places Trust Category One designation. Originally it was the main schoolroom for the Academy for Young Gentlemen which occupied a site further along Napier Terrace from 1864.

It became the Napier Grammar School in 1867 till it closed in 1918.

Fanny Ormond bought the building and had it shifted to the present site next to her parents’ home. Once established there, it was donated to the St John’s Parish in memory of her brother who was killed in France in 1916.

It is one of the oldest educational buildings existing in NZ and one of the oldest buildings in Napier. It is unique in that its construction was for secular purposes, later being converted for ecclesiastical use.

The Chapel is built of kauri and has been modified and enlarged using rimu and pine.

Diocese of Waiapu

Waiapu means “abundant waters” and the Diocese was named from the river that flows under Mt Hikurangi on the East Coast, where Anglican mission began in the 1830’s. Waiapu has strong relationships with Tikanga Maori with both Te Tairawhiti and Te Manawa o Te Wheke. The Diocese encompasses all of the Bay of Plenty from Omokoroa in the north and across to Taupo and Mt Ruapehu, all of Eastland and Hawke’s Bay to the Manawatu Gorge in the south. It has a total population of about 240,000. The Diocese is divided into three regions – Bay of Plenty, Eastland and Hawke’s Bay. Major Diocesan activities are rotated round the diocese. Synod, Standing Committee and other groups meet in a variety of places.

The ethos of this sprawling rural and urban Diocese is open and inclusive of people from all backgrounds. It is ecumenical in its understanding of the Christian faith and is committed to a ministry of all the baptised.

The carved altar and tukutuku panels of the Aotearoa Maori Chapel

How the Parish Works …

Worship The Dean co-ordinates the rosters for worship services at the Cathedral and Ormond Chapel (regular weekly services, plus large community/civic services as required); the Dean facilitates Ministry team meetings for forward planning of services. Weekly services are held at the Cathedral: Sundays 8.00am Eucharist 10.00am Choral Eucharist with the Cathedral Choir (currently on the 2nd and 4th Sundays

plus Feast days)

Tuesdays 10.30am Eucharist (Resurrection Chapel) Services are held at Ormond Chapel: Sundays 11.00 am Eucharist (on the second and fourth Sundays each month - using the NZPB 404).

A licensed lay minister, or a priest, is rostered to lead monthly services at Princess Alexandra Rest home. Retired “assisting” clergy are available to respond to requests from other parishes to conduct services when not specifically required for duties at the Cathedral.

Groups within the Parish: Archives - a small group interested in keeping the historical records accurate.

Association of Anglican Women - a fellowship group meets monthly.

Bell-ringers - a team of 4-5, rostered to ring the Cathedral bells on Sunday mornings or as required on other special occasions.

Catechumenate A group of young people are preparing for Confirmation at Pentecost 2017.

Cathedral Kids – an informal group share the oversight of Sunday morning activities for children (Sunday School).

Choir / Choristers – the adult choir (10-15) practice on Thursday nights and lead the Choral Eucharist at 10am on Sunday mornings when rostered, under the direction of the Choir Director, and assisted by organists and other musicians. The Choristers are currently in a transitional stage of re-development.

Environment-Justice-Peace Network (EJP) – a Cathedral-based action-focussed network with ecumenical connections.

Finance Committee – meets monthly with the Dean and Wardens, and with the sup- port of the Diocesan Finance Manager and staff, prepare financial reports for Vestry, and to track Parish income and expenditure.

Maintenance Committee – a group charged with the over-sight of the building maintenance, up-keep and development; they report to Vestry.

Pastoral Companions – a group of 4-6 who voluntarily offer pastoral care and support to parishioners; the companions have undertaken specific training and meet monthly with the Dean and ministry team members for peer supervision and support.

Sanctuary Guild – teams of volunteers rostered to attend to floral arrangements, plus a Sacristan to care for the linen.

Easter garden 2017

Study Groups – one house-based group has been meeting fortnightly for many years; other groups meet for short-term specific studies, e.g. Lenten study.

Tour Guides – a group of volunteers rostered to be in attendance in the Cathedral during the summer ‘tourist/cruise-ship’ season, to offer a welcome, hospitality and information about the Cathedral. Vestry – the group of parishioners elected at the Annual General Meeting charged with the responsibility of the day-to-day management of the Cathedral activities and finances.

CWS poster art display – Darfur - 2012

Ministry We offer educational opportunities in Cathedral Kids, Bible Study groups, training in pastoral care, and choral training for choristers. Appropriate instruction is given to adults and older children and to parents of babies for Baptism.

Young people commit to prepare for Confirmation and to ‘Understand the Eucharist’ - February 2017

Seafarers – the local Seafarers set up a centre in 1983 as an ecumenical venture. It involves the wider community, recruiting individuals from outside the churches as volunteers and receiving practical help from the Port of Napier, City Council and various service groups. Members of the Cathedral congregation volunteer as ship visitors and provide land-based support. Inner City Churches Covenant Waiapu Cathedral and three inner city churches: St Paul’s Presbyterian, Trinity Methodist and St Patrick’s Catholic Church formed the inner city covenant in 1987, and continue to maintain close con tact and support.

Cathedral Staff The Dean of Waiapu leads a team of experienced clergy and committed volunteers within the Cathedral community. The Reverend Margaret Thompson is our full-time non-stipendiary Cathedral Priest- Administrator. Whilst Margaret is employed primarily for a role within the Parish Office, she also offers additional voluntary hours and regularly participates on Sundays with leading Cathedral worship, and assists with Diocesan liturgical preparation. Currently there are also five actively “retired” priests who volunteer their time assisting with worship at the Cathedral and Ormond Chapel, and offer pastoral care to parishioners and rest-home or retirement village residents.

the Reverend Dorothy Brooker, TSSF, convenes the Cathedral Kids (Sunday School) team and offers “Easter Discovered” and “Christmas Discovered” programmes for children;

the Reverend Erice Fairbrother, OHC, offers Spiritual Director, and, with the Rev’d Dorothy Brooker, facilitates the ‘Diocesan Spirituality Centre’ located within the Cathedral;

the Reverend Graeme Pilgrim also sings in the Cathedral Choir whenever possible;

the Reverend Dr Howard Pilgrim (currently seconded to the Hastings Parishes of Riverslea and Mahora as Priest-in-charge), assists with leading worship, preaching, singing in the Cathedral Choir, and leading small group studies; Howard is also the Diocesan Theologian;

and the Reverend Jon Williams, the parish historian.

A former Bishop of Waiapu, the Right Reverend Murray Mills, assists with leading small group short-course studies; Murray is also the Diocesan Archivist. The role of Cathedral Director of Music is currently vacant, however we are fortunate to have the skills and talents of Anthony Tattersall who is acting as Choir Director, and Gary Bowler (a former Director of Music) as organist. Malcolm Smith retired from his paid part- time role as the Cathedral Verger in 2013, and now volunteers two mornings a week to assist with the care of the building and grounds, along with teams of other volunteers who mow lawns, arrange flowers, launder the linen, and polish the silver- ware. Basil Brooker is the voluntary Cathedral Events Co-ordinator responsible for liaising with booking enquiries for concerts, and dealing with managing events.

There are two Diocesan licensed lay ministers – Jennifer Harris is involved in workplace chaplaincy and in the parish contributes to worship planning, leading worship, and grief ministry; and Elisabeth Paterson is involved with leading a house- group, pastoral care (particularly of the elderly), and leading worship. The Cathedral has two oversight bodies charged with the leadership of the Parish, namely ... Cathedral Chapter, with elected and appointed members from the Diocese and wider community, whose primary concern is the community-facing and Diocesan roles of the Cathedral. Cathedral Chapter is led by the Dean and usually meets two or three times per year. Vestry, are a group of elected parishioners including two Wardens, responsible for the day-to-day management of the Parish. Vestry meetings are chaired by the Dean and meet monthly. The Cathedral Wardens in 2017 are Martin Williams (Dean’s/Bishop’s) and Alison Thomson (People’s); the Parish Synod representative is Alison Thomson, who is also a member of the Diocesan Standing Committee elected by Synod members.

The ‘ministry’ procession at the start of the service for the Ordination & Installation of the new Bishop of Waipau, October 2014

CATHEDRAL PARISH Revenue and Expenditure to 31 December 2016

REVENUE

EXPENDITURE

Giving

98,061

Clergy Stipends & Expenses

64,139

Interest WBDT

20,279

Other Remuneration

73,197

Other Investment Income 600

Parish Running Costs

43,602

Rent of Parish Property including Carparks

81,840

Assessments & Levies

45,705

Special Purpose Grants Received

21,000

Property Expenses

80,158

Maintenance Funding (Grants & Interest)

73,521

Miscellaneous Income

14,821 Total 310,122

306,801

This information has been extracted from the year end financial statements for the parish. These

financials have been audited as part of the Anglican Diocese of Waiapu consolidated financials.

32%

6%

0% 26%

7%

24%

5%

REVENUE Giving

Interest WBDT

Other InvestmentIncomeRent of Parish Propertyincluding CarparksSpecial Purpose GrantsReceivedMaintenance Funding(Grants & Interest)Miscellaneous Income

21%

24%

14%

15%

26%

EXPENDITURE

Clergy Stipends &Expenses

Other Remuneration

Parish Running Costs

Assessments & Levies

Property Expenses

The Deanery The Deanery is situated on the hill above the Cathedral, a four minute climb up the steps or one minute drive. It has a commanding view across the city to the south, Cape Kidnappers and of the sun rising from the water of the bay each morning. It was built in 1956 and has three bedrooms, sun porch, lounge, kitchen and bathroom and a self-contained flat below the living area with its own entrance. It has been modernised over the years and now boasts a large outside deck by the front door; and the interior was re-painted early 2017.

The garden is well established and work has been done to provide car ports and turning/ parking space for vehicles. The Deanery is in the zone for Napier Central and Intermediate schools, Napier Girls’ and Boys’ High schools and for co- education, William Colenso College. The campus of the Eastern Institute of Technology (EIT) is at

Taradale. The Anglican schools of Woodford House and Hereworth are in Havelock North and St Matthew’s Primary School is in Hastings, and the Presbyterian colleges of Iona and Lindisfarne are in Havelock North and Hastings respectively. Te Aute College is 45 minutes south of Napier and Hukarere Girls’ College is 15 minutes north of Napier.

What Napier and Hawke’s Bay offer a family ... In the early 16th century, Ngati Kahungunu people migrated to the Napier area from Mahia and remain the tribal identity of Hawke’s Bay. Napier developed around its port, initially for the whaling industry but has a very diverse use now. Hawke’s Bay has a Mediterranean type climate with warm summers and mild winters. Gardening is a joy in this climate. While sheep farming and orchards were the backbone of the Bay, wine and olives now have an important role in the economy. There are a variety of activities for those who like the outdoors. Many kilometres of cycling/walking tracks have been and continue to be developed, tramping in the ranges is not far away, skiing in the winter at Mt Ruapehu is easily accessible and white water rafting. Sandy beaches can be found at Westshore, Ocean Beach and Waimarama. Central Hawke’s Bay also boasts long sandy, safe beaches. Reserves at Tutira, Shine Falls and Boundary Stream provide places of natural beauty and peace and quiet just a short drive to the north of Napier. The gannet colony at Cape Kidnappers is always an interesting place to visit in the summer. Te Mata Peak behind Havelock North provides a view across the plains to the Kaweka and Ruahine ranges and north to Mahia. Napier was almost totally destroyed by the 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the morning of 3 February 1931. Fire followed the quake and destroyed what was left. Major loss of life occurred and also a change in the landscape. The tidal lagoon at Ahuriri was raised about 6 feet which meant a deep water port needed to be built. Napier Airport stands today on what was the lagoon. Once drained, the area to the south of Napier also became land that the town could spread onto. The rebuild of the town was completed in two years and took on the Art Deco look which is such a draw card today. Napier prides itself on its vibrancy and cafes abound in the CBD. It is a popular stop on the cruise ship circuit. There is an abundance of good sporting facilities and many musical activities to be involved with. There is a good library in the central city. The Marine Parade has an increasing number of activities for all ages and a popular variety market on a Sunday morning.

The Kate Williams Memorial Window in the

Resurrection Chapel, installed and dedicated February 2017

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Cathedral Parish of St John the Evangelist, Napier

Parish Consultation – Sunday 7th May, 2017

Introduction: A group of approximately 50 parishioners attended the consultation.

This followed a service celebrating the Patronal Festival of the Parish at 10.00 am which

was also attended by all Staff, Board of Trustees and pupils of Woodford House.

The process emphasised the need to hear everyone’s voice on the five questions. What

follows is the summary consensus. [Each group was initially asked to brain-storm the

answers to each question recording all suggestions. Then each group member placed a tick

by the top three for them. The top three for each question from each group were then

collated onto sheets for the 5 questions and again all participants were invited to place a

dot beside their top three for each question.]

N.B. The responses below are listed without alteration, interpretation or commentary as

a way of hearing the voices of those attending the consultation in the purest form

possible.

The Appendix contains all other responses. Where there were very similar responses from

groups these were gathered into one statement.

Question 1: What are the present mission and ministry goals of the Cathedral Parish –

both stated and un-stated? In other words, what is the parish “really about” at the

moment?

A place of excellence for liturgy and music – a state of flux but reassessing/re-

establishing identity (29)

Bringing the church community together in Christ (18)

Good pastoral care (15)

Need to provide what youth need in today’s world and their language and pressures

(14)

A parish within a Cathedral with Cathedral traditions/music (14)

To be more than a physical presence in the city – hope, resurrection life (10)

A place of love/care/welcome (8)

Modelling a high standard of liturgy and Christian living (7)

5-fold mission statement – nurturing disciples (4)

Strengthening faith through learning from the past (3)

Worship – Anglican (3)

Welcoming new members (3)

Encouraging younger people/families (2)

Hospitality to diocese (2)

Place of music (1)

Supporting each other to hold it all together (1)

Question 2: What are the things you most value about your parish: the strengths of the

parish?

Music embedded in regular worship, choral excellence & organ in leading

congregation (23)

Teamwork of clergy (21)

Liturgical excellence including musical tradition (19)

Fellowship and friendship and caring for one another (17)

Parish outreach to community (10)

Inclusiveness of all faiths, races (10)

Home study groups (9)

Opening the Cathedral to musicians, schools, tourists, nationalities (5)

Bi-cultural parish nature (5)

Organised groups within the parish (5)

History and position of the Cathedral (4)

Generosity of spirit/welcoming (4)

Willingness of parishioners to service others and the city (4)

Welcoming – welcomers doing a good job (3)

The building – the assets within it (3)

Welcoming of visitors to services, and tourists (3)

Team work of different groups (2)

Warmth and unity of parishioners (2)

Adaptability in worship, being flexible in liturgy (1)

Question 3: What aspects of ministry in the parish need developing or strengthening

further?

Young families/family and youth – exploring what it is they want and what they will

come to (30)

A team approach in ministry – include lay ministry (23)

Leadership to creatively develop forms of worship and activities which satisfy all the

community (18)

Choir/choristers/music (18)

Venue for parish events (10)

Pastoral care (10)

Outreach to community (8)

Prophetic in issues of justice, Environment Justice and Peace (EJP) group etc. (7)

Parish needs more healing & reconciliation – with Holy Spirit flowing through (6)

More bicultural (5)

Reconsider times of worship in relation to modern lifestyle e.g. 5.00 pm Saturday (5)

Continue to explore good liturgy – variety and relevant (4)

Parish development – income – finance (4)

Have a high profile in the city (2)

Question 4: What dreams do you have for the future?

Centre of excellence for music and liturgy (23)

Buzzing parish family (20)

Cathedral being a meaningful place for the whole community (20)

Warm leadership which values and includes all people (16)

To build our congregation intergenerationally (13)

Develop our relationship with the city (6)

Grow youth and family (6)

Civic focus for peace and justice (5)

To be Cathedral to the city and the Diocese (4)

Suitable meeting place – a venue required for parish events and hospitality (4)

Good inviting liturgy (3)

To offer worthwhile music as a priority in worship (3)

Developing new income streams (3)

Opportunity to ‘unpack’ a sermon (2)

A Dean with charisma, spark and engagement strengths (2)

Bigger parish roll (2)

We live in unity with our disunity (1)

More inner-city church involvement – drama (1)

Lighting up the Cathedral (1)

Question 5: What are the key attributes / qualities that you seek in a new Dean?

Emotional intelligence and intuitive understanding of people/pastoral interpersonal

skills (24)

Good work ethic/strong admin skills/ organisational skills/ manager/ practical (23)

Liturgical, theologically educated, experienced (20)

Can work as part of a team (encouraging of team ministry) (18)

Team worker(16)

Someone who listens/communicates (14)

Prepared to have a high public profile – interact well with community (11)

Searches and develops the gifts of the people and nourishes them (10)

Understands the importance of music in a cathedral (6)

A person with a vision (3)

Good teacher – sermons/house groups (3)

A real understanding of church in New Zealand (2)

Approachable and empathetic to all (1)

Preacher who challenges and teaches (1)

Appendix:

The following are the other responses from the consultation gathering, in no particular

order but provided to a bigger picture of the parish members’ thinking:

Question 1: What are the present mission and ministry goals of the Cathedral Parish –

both stated and un-stated? In other words, what is the parish “really about” at the

moment?

o EJP group very active o Relating to community e.g. inner-city churches and interfaith o Proclaiming the gospel and being there for people around us e.g. house groups educating

people in the faith o Exploring new ideas o Involving children o Multi/bi-cultural honoured o Have a strategic plan o Need to revive and grow (been rudderless, lost sight of our vision) o Tourist attraction o Place of outreach to community and diocese o Opportunities for non-Sunday services o Place to develop our faith o A spiritual ’place’ for the wider community (sanctuary) - a hospitable place o A parish of many groups o A safe place for people at risk –people can experience the fruits/gifts of the Spirit o Look inward to heal and outward to city and nation o Providing leadership in the community o Outward looking – civic services o Making what we have today and in the future relevant o To go forth with confidence sharing visions

Question 2: What are the things you most value about your parish: the strengths of the

parish?

o Stickability of parishioners o Open door policy o Beauty of building o Very good parish administration o Church is open everyday o Work of AAW- hospitality o Hidden ministries - value of young families offered – welcome – acceptance o Collegiality o All ages and backgrounds o Strong organisational base o Embracing communication by use of technology (website) o Inner-city covenant o Growing Hakari Tapu

o Large multi-use space for events etc. o Resilience o Bi-cultural inclusiveness o Role of chapel and week-day worship o Relationship with schools o Guiding of visitors o Dedicated committed vestry who care o Commitment to use of Te Reo

Question 3: What aspects of ministry in the parish need developing or strengthening

further?

o Providing events for families o Build on communication o Allowing younger people to take over the jobs o Invite other parishes more often and also Tikanga Maōri and Pacifica o All-age worship is needed o Healing ministry o Bi-cultural and bi-lingual practices o More involvement of people in services o Developing Te Reo o Communication – within parish; with council; within service groups’; within groups e.g.

AAW; within wider community o Use of venue e.g. art displays/concerts to get more people in the doors so the community

feels connected with building – a sense pf ownership o Co-ordinating/connecting with different congregations – 8 am, 10 am & Ormond o Finding new ways to offer ministry to children, youth and families o Music – return of choristers, strong musical direction o Encourage school visits to Cathedral to hear/see the Christian story o Ministry to the poor/homeless o Cathedral as a thought centre o Staffing levels o Parish magazine o Lay leadership

Question 4: What dreams do you have for the future?

o Parish magazine quarterly o Congregation size increase o New carpet – maintenance free building o Rearranging church furniture o More toilets o Having to queue to get in! o Developing the community garden o A vibrant parish and social community o A hall o Fresh opportunities for new believers/enquirers o A hub of activity o Connecting with secular people o Emergency pastoral care o Having to come early to church to get a seat

o Solar panels o Reappraisal of furniture/re-pitching the tent o Being more open to the street o That we may see the place with the eyes of visitors o Develops its role as a place of spiritual calm o Commit to social action, justice and peace o Creative space for community arts o Diocesan centre and diocesan wide links

Question 5: What are the key attributes / qualities that you seek in a new Dean?

o Team player o Sense of humour o Sound social justice o Relates well to young people o Appreciation of ecumenical and civic responsibilities and opportunities o He’s got to be able to walk on water! o Christ-centred o Family person o Good preacher o Sensitively able to lead change o Organisational skills o Willingness to learn o Bi-cultural skills o Appreciation of role music plays in a Cathedral o Appreciates and embraces Waiapu history and way of doing things o Models relevant, authentic Christianity o Shows honesty and integrity o A voice for the city o Connector of people – recognises gifts and encourages development o Energy – committed o Patience and understanding o Experienced and willing to learn o Approachable o Has own strong family support o Person of strong faith and prayer o Thick-skinned – un-shockable o Can relate well to other clergy o A challenger o Someone who takes prayer seriously o Inspiring communicator o Sermons which are challenging, relevant, educational and memorable o A willingness to delegate to preserve their own energies o Stability o Dignity