It has been announced that Rev'd Oenone Woodhams, currently our Associate Priest, has been appointed as the new Diocesan Ministry Educator, replacing the Rev'd Martin Davies as he leaves to pursue further studies.

While we are sa to be losing Oenone, we congratulate her on this significant appointment and wish her blessing and best wishes for the future.

Of course, Oenone isn't leaving just yet! There wll be an official farewell for her on Sunday 14 February - don't miss it!

Michael Hebenton is one of three Youth Interns who will be workign in the Diocese during 2010.

Michael is no stranger to the Church. His father, John, is the national youth facilitator for Tikanga Pakeha and both John and Michael's mum, Bonnie, were previously Regional Youth Facilitators in Bay of Plenty.

Michael will be with us from February to May. Another intern, Emma Hocking, will join us later in the year.