Hato Anaru o Te Parehua Founded 1840

ORDER OF SERVICE

18 November 2018

Pentecost 26

Transgender Day of Remembrance ‘Holding the opposites in tension’

WELCOME TO ST ANDREW’S ON THE TERRACE Wherever you are on your faith journey,

wherever you have come from and wherever you are going to, whatever you believe, whatever you do not believe, you are welcome here.

Please join in the congregational responses printed in bold italics. Please stand if you are able, for the hymns and the offering prayer.

We usually sing the hymns without announcement. To use the loop system in the church, turn your hearing aids on to the appropriate setting.

Printed copies of the reflection are available at the back of the church for people with extreme hearing loss. For others they can be picked up at the end of the Gathering.

Please note your nearest fire exit.

The church and hall have been earthquake strengthened. In an earthquake: drop, cover and hold.

GATHERING In this place all are welcome The tall, the thin, the shy and the ‘out there’ In this place all are accepted Cis and trans, gay, lesbian, straight and bisexual In this place all are loved Simply because we are all human beings In this place all are honoured For the struggle between commemoration and celebration goes on for all of us all the time

PROCESSIONAL HYMN ‘For all the saints’ Words: © 2018 Susan Jones

Music: WOV 384 Sine Nomine by Ralph Vaughan Williams

For all the saints of every age and day, who bravely seek to follow loving ways; sharing good news by what they do and say: Alleluia! Alleluia!

For those who struggle much with who they are listening to feelings which with bodies jar; who seek and ask and travel very far Alleluia! Alleluia! For those who understood, as feelings grew, the need to live within a body true and all that’s needed to transition through Alleluia! Alleluia!

For Jesus, who exploded people’s view, of who was ‘out’ or ‘in’ the chosen few; who died for freedom out of love for you, Alleluia! Alleluia! And so we meet to celebrate the fight to be yourself by day and every night; pray that Love’s flame will always burn for right: Alleluia! Alleluia!

WELCOME

Kia ora tatou.

Kia ora.

PRAYER AND THE LORD’S PRAYER FOR TRANSGENDER AWARENESS Our Mother and Father, our beloved parent, in whom we move and breathe and have our being, The hallowing of your name shines forth in the diversity of your children. May your peace and love, justice and equality, inclusion and belonging reign here on earth as in heaven.

Grant that our transgender loved ones might have their daily needs met—that they might find gainful employment without discrimination; that they might have access to medical care without fear; that they might have their rights and lives protected, and that they might find a loving community to belong to and call their own.

Forgive us for the ways that we have fallen short and failed your transgender children. Forgive us of the times we turned away, or did not care; for the times we laughed or judged their unique expression of your image; for the times we have misspoken, asked too much, or failed to hear As we forgive those who might have failed us. Lead us away from the temptation to be complacent in the face of injustice. But instead give us courage to stand up and stand with your beloved children. For your love and justice is to be made manifest now and forever. Amen. This prayer was originally written for Central Congregational UCC (Atlanta, GA) Pride Sunday worship Services on October 9, 2016

LIGHTING THE RAINBOW ROOM CANDLE

GLAMAPHONES led by Rachel Hyde ‘Brave’ by Sarah Bareillis

‘Hinemoa’ by Ngapo Wepi TIME WITH THE CHILDREN Ellen Murray BLESSING THE CHILDREN (All stand)

We send you to the Rainbow Room programme to hear stories, ask questions and have fun together.

We bless you. Amen.

PASSING THE PEACE Feel free to pass the peace with those nearby or move to greet others further away. Passing the peace consists of shaking hands and saying “Peace be with you.” The response is “Peace be with you” or just “And with you.” Or, simply saying ‘Hello” is a good idea. Also feel free to simply observe if you wish!

THE WORD IN TEXTS John Harper

Gospel Matthew 26: 36-39

Contemporary reading from “Jung and the New Age’ by David Tacey

But Jung argues that conventional religion’s morality has misread its own religious symbols. The way of Christ is not, he argues, a way that leads to the privileging of the light above the dark, but a radical way that leads to the integrative or both/and perspective. This us why Jung often argues that Christ is a symbol of the Self, namely, the archetype that leads to psychological integration and whose dynamic energies lead to ‘wholeness’. For Jung, the symbol of Christ upon the Cross is a major world-symbol for the inevitable suffering that results from the human experience of being pulled in opposite directions, or from enduring the pain of the tension between the archetypal opposites. RESPONSE

For the Word in scripture, for the Word among us, for the Word within us,

we give thanks

REFLECTION ‘Holding opposites in tension’ Susan Jones

COMMEMORATIVE ACT

You are invited to come up and light candles for those you wish remembered. If you wish to say something briefly, please use the lectern. Offering baskets will be present at the front. If you are used to making an offering in church please do so. If you have not come prepared for this, please feel free to not give. At the end of the candle lighting time the Glamaphones will gather at the front and sing Send in the Clowns. (Stephen Sondheim). When they have finished singing please stand for the offering prayer OFFERING PRAYER (said together)

We light these candles so that we remember those who have died or been killed for who they are. We sing into the darkness in the hope light will spread beyond these walls. We bring this money so this church continues to be able to spread its message of love and acceptance. We bring this food for those who do not have enough. May candles and song, money and food be enabled to do their work well. Amen

We recognise and bless the gifts brought to the table, and those which wing their way electronically from our banks to the church’s account.

LIFE IN THE COMMUNITY OF ST ANDREW’S People share notices and visitors are welcomed. If you have a notice not already in the order of service,

please move to the front row, ready to speak briefly from the lectern. For the benefit of newcomers, please introduce yourself before you begin.

PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE Sandra Kirby

CIRCLE OF PRAYER We think today of the people of Kazakhstan, and we pray for dialogue between Muslims, Christians and Jews in Kazakhstan and throughout the world. In New Zealand, we remember those in Parliament, and today we name Marama Davidson and Christopher Finlayson, list MPs. Here in the Central Presbytery, we pray for the leaders and people of St David's Union Church, Carterton.

PRAYER FOR ST ANDREW’S on card

HYMN ‘We shall go out with hope of resurrection’

Words by June Boyce-Tillman © 1993 Stainer & Bell Ltd. Music: CH4 729 Londonderry Air

We shall go out with hope of resurrection; we shall go out, from strength to strength go on; we shall go out and tell our stories boldly; tales of a love that will not let us go. We'll sing our songs of wrongs that can be righted; we'll dream our dream of hurts that can be healed; we'll weave a cloth of all the world united within the vision of new life who sets us free.

We'll give a voice to those who have not spoken; we'll find the words for those whose lips are sealed; we'll make the tunes for those who sing no longer, expressive love alive in every heart. We'll share our joy with those who are still weeping, raise hymns of strength for hearts that break in grief, we'll leap and dance the resurrection story including all within the circles of our love.

BLESSING We have sung and prayed We have laughed and cried We are all wonderful human beings on a wonderful planet Thanks be given for all of this Let us go now and continue to make the world

an even better place in which to live and play, pray and laugh, love and work

SUNG AMEN

POSTLUDE

THANK YOU Judy Dumbleton our musician today

Unless otherwise specified all our music is used by permission CCLI Licence 341550 Words/music to new hymns and gathering statement, prayers and affirmation are original unless acknowledged. If Susan Jones is the worship leader any such liturgy will have been written by her. These words can be used in other worship and small group situations without seeking permission. Please acknowledge the source.

AUDIO REFLECTIONS Sunday reflections are usually available on our website. http://www.standrews.org.nz/category/sunday-gathering

We welcome all visitors and invite you to stay for morning tea or coffee.

Please sign the visitors’ book at the back of the church. We hope you enjoyed worshipping with us. At St Andrew’s we want you to feel at home—to join in with the activities of our community of faith, or to come and find your own spiritual place in your own time. If you would like more information about St Andrew’s or to explore becoming a member or associate member, please fill in one of the welcome leaflets (at the back of the church) and hand it to a minister or a welcoming team member.

There is a 2-hour parking limit on the street in the Wellington CBD on Sundays. If you are staying for an after-church activity, you can to move your car into the car park, or move to a

new space on the street.

GENEROUS GIVING St Andrew’s depends on the generous giving of members and friends. If you would like to make a donation or support our work through planned giving, please contact our Parish Office or Treasurer. Bank account for donations is: St Andrews on The Terrace, BNZ Lambton Qy, 02-0534-0004022-02

ST ANDREW’S COMMUNITY NOTICES

NOVEMBER Sunday 18 November Transgender Day of Remembrance, led by Susan Jones, with the Glamaphones and followed by the Annual Meeting in Conference rooms 1 ands 2 at 11.45pm. Sunday 25 November St Andrew’s Day, led by Susan Jones, and followed by the final meeting for 2018 of Exploring Faith Study Group. Lunch provided. DECEMBER Sunday 2 December 10am First Sunday in Advent led by Susan with the Rainbow Room Christmas play. Communion includes commissioning Parish Councillors and welcoming of newcomers. Followed by congregational conversation (if we have any energy left!) Sunday 9 December 10am Second Sunday in Advent. Gathering led by the Parish Council followed by a ‘plastic-free’ Christmas brunch in the hall. Sunday 16 December 10am Third Sunday in Advent, Carol services led by Susan with the St Andrew’s Singers. Wednesday 19 December 12.15pm Lunchtime singalong Carol Service “Carols Old and New”, led by Susan Jones with Bruce Cash, organist. Sunday 23 December 10am Fourth Sunday in Advent led by Susan.

Monday 24 December 7.30pm for 8pm start: Christmas Eve Gathering with Communion led by Susan. Tuesday 25 December 10am Christmas Day Gathering led by Susan. Sunday 30 December 10am Sunday Gathering led by Susan. WELCOMING AND COMMISSIONING SERVICE On Sunday 2 December we will be holding a special service during which we will welcome newcomers and commission new Parish Councillors. If you have started attending St Andrew’s in the last 6 months (or longer if you have been unable to be at a previous welcoming service) and would like to be part of the welcoming service, please speak to Susan by 25 November. You can contact her at minister@standrews.org.nz or at her office 04 472 9211 or speak to her after a Sunday service. REQUEST FOR KNITTING WOOL At Cuppa n Chat, Jean Knowles showed us some lovely baby blankets she had knitted using odd balls of wool. She gives them to a Pregnancy Support group that needs them. She mentioned she was running out of wool, so if anyone has any leftover wool they could donate, please give to Jean or Linda Wilkins, who will pass them on. Thank you!

HEALTH AND SAFETY Recently an incident with matches occurred in the church during the week. On a Monday afternoon, the child concerned found matches left out in the North Vestry. This fortunately did not entail heavy damage to property and people, but it could have been very serious and as such Worksafe were notified. Please note that under no circumstances should matches be left out of the locked resources cupboard after they have played their role. If you are lighting the prayer candle, please slip the matches into your pocket until you can get them to the locked cupboard after the Gathering. If you have lighting candles as part of an activity, please ensure the matches and candles get put back into the locked cupboard when the activity is over.

WIDER CHURCH AND COMMUNITY NOTICES

FROM DISTANT LANDS Come and enjoy the music of Bach, Rinck and Shostakovich and more. 'From Distant Lands' is being presented on: Sunday 18 November 2.30pm at St Peter’s on Willis.

HOSPICE STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL PRE-ORDERS $6 pre-order strawberry sundaes Deliveries will happen Wednesday 21 November between 10am and 3pm All the funds raised are for the important work of Mary Potter Hospice who care for those with life-limiting illnesses in our community. Hold a 'Sundaes for Good’ event on Wednesday 21 November by placing a pre-order for $6 strawberry sundaes. Order here: https://marypotter.org.nz/events/pre-order-sundaes/ Sign up form and poster for you You can order and pay now through our secure payment page through the Hospice website: https://marypotter.org.nz/product/strawberry-sundaes/, SUFFRAGE125 SERVICE Sunday 25th November 2018 at St Ninian’s Uniting Church, Karori, 2.00pm to 4.30pm. You are all cordially invited to join Presbyterian Women and Methodist Women’s Fellowship of the greater Wellington area to celebrate 125 years since women in NZ earned the right to vote. This is near the day in 1893 when women first went to vote (Nov 28th). Afternoon tea will be provided. The Hon Luamanuvao Dame Winnie Laban will be the guest speaker. RAINBOW WELLINGTON Christmas Function- Saturday, 1 December 2018. Phu Thal Lana (Thai restaurant), cnr Tory & Vivian Streets. Another great banquet. 6.30PM for pre-dinner drinks, meal begins soon after 7.00PM. BYO wine (no corkage fee) and fully licensed. Cost: $40 for financial members, Non-Members $50.

SINGALONG MESSIAH CONCERT Sunday 2 Dec. 2018 at Wesley Methodist Church, 75 Taranaki Street, Wellington. People are invited to sing with us or just come and enjoy listening to this wonderful music. Two choirs, Festival Singers (director Jonathan Berkahn) and Northern Chorale (director Monika Smith) are joining with the Tawa Orchestra (conductor Thomas Nikora) to host this concert. Soloists: Shayna Tweed – Soprano, Linden Loader – Alto, Declan Cudd - Tenor William King – Bass. Entry is $20 and primary school children get in free. Tickets are available from Choir & Orchestra members. Limited Door sales (Cash only. No EFTPOS) Singers: Please bring your own score and arrive at 6:30 so that we can seat you in your SATB sections. Note that parking at the church is limited, so people should plan to park elsewhere or catch public transport. There is more information about the concert, including the choruses the public will sing with us, at: https://festivalsingers.wordpress.com/.

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: USUAL CYCLE OF EVENTS AFTER GATHERINGS: 1st Sunday Gathering is followed by the congregational conversation 2nd Sunday Gathering is followed by the Community Brunch in the Hall on even months (Feb, Apr, Jun, Aug, Oct & Dec); ‘odd’ months, people may go to a local restaurant. 3rd Sunday Gathering is followed by the Social Justice Education group. 4th Sunday Gathering is followed by the Exploring Faith study group. 5th Sunday Free!

SUNDAY ROSTERS

A folder with an outline of each duty is now kept on the back table. If you are unable to do your rostered duty please arrange a swap/substitute and inform the office. Thank you.

Thanks to this week’s volunteers Welcoming Margaret Pannett. Richard Keller Sound Frank Cook Offering James Cone, Kath Kerr Coffee/tea Sandra and Tony Kirby, Rosemary

Lawrence Time with the Children Ellen Murray Readings John Harper Prayers of the People Sandra Kirby Musician Judy Dumbleton

Rainbow Room Helper Pam Fuller

On duty 25 November Welcoming Margaret Rushbrook, Trish McBride Sound Bronwyn White Offering Mike Wespel-Rose, Paul Satherley Coffee/tea Barrie and Jenn Keenan, Roger Jones Time with the Children Cameron Smart Readings Heather Macfarlane Prayers of the People Catriona Cairns Fuller Musician Bruce Cash Rainbow Room Helper Lois Robertson

This Week and Coming Events at St Andrew’s Sunday 18 November 10am Transgender Day of Remembrance, led by Susan Jones, with the Glamaphones and followed by the Annual Meeting Wednesday 21 November Cuppa and a Chat from 10.30am in the Centre Wednesday 21 November 12.15pm Lunchtime Concert - Owen Moriarty, and Jane Curry. Works for solo and duo guitars. Works by Sor, Imamovic, Pujol and Coste. Thursday 22 November 12.30pm Centering Prayer in the Centre Thursday 22 November 7pm November Parish Council meets Sunday 25 November 10am Sunday Gathering led by Susan Jones followed by Exploring Faith study group. (Last meeting for 2018, lunch provided)

MISSION STATEMENT OF ST ANDREW'S ON THE TERRACE

To create a lively, open Christian faith community, to act for a just and peaceful world, and to be catalysts for discovery,

compassion and celebration in the capital.

MINISTRY AT ST ANDREW’S – THE TEAM Minister Susan Jones

Parish Council Convenor Lynne Dovey

Treasurer Paul Barber

Facilities Management Group Sandra Kirby

Pastoral Convenors Linda Wilkins, Maxine Cunningham, Brian Burrell and Pat Booth

Church Music Coordinator Vivien Chiu

Theologian in Residence Lloyd Geering

Presbytery Representative Lois Robertson

Concert Coordinator Marjan van Waardenberg

Social Justice Co-ordinator Margaret Rushbrook

Rainbow Room Coordinator Jules Collinson

Centre Manager Laetitia Brunell

Office Administrator Jillene Everett

Facilities Assistants Hamish Dick and Susana-Christie Malaki

Roster Coordinator Rosemary Lawrence

St Andrew’s on The Terrace www.standrews.org.nz

30 The Terrace – P O Box 5203, Wellington 6145 Office Hours: 9 am – 5 pm Monday to Friday

Phone (04) 472-9211 office@standrews.org.nz

Rev Dr Susan Jones Office: (04) 472-9376. Home: (04) 909-9612. Cell: 027-321-4870

minister@standrews.org.nz