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Music, poetry, blessings, prayers, gatherings, celebrations. Look at what's happening at Vaughan Park.
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JENNIFER LEWIS RETURNS TO HER SECOND HOMEJennifer Lewis from the USA is our Residential Scholar for June and July. She previously lived and served in the Anglican Church in Taupo for three years. "It was there that I was introduced to a tradition and people that left a permanent mark on my soul," she says. "I was baptized and confirmed in the Anglican Church of Aotearoa New Zealand by full immersion in Lake Taupo, no less!" We welcome Jennifer warmly and hope that her time here will be much blessed. https://vaughanpark.nz/scholarship2/residentialscholarships/jennifer-lewis |
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BEN JOHNSON-FROW MAKES BEAUTIFUL MUSICThe Ruatara Chapel was filled with song, music, light and good company when Scholar, the Rev. Ben Johnson-Frow recently shared his songwriting gifts at a joyous and inspirational evening of worship, storytelling, and music, attracting a large and appreciative crowd. We posted pictures of the evening on our Facebook page. During his stay at Vaughan Park, he wrote The Ghost and performed the song that evening. “It was,” he says, “inspired by loved ones who have talked about some of their mental health struggles and in doing so have helped me to reflect on aspects of my own life. The ending was inspired by my daughter Breanna who gave me a verse - 2 Corinthians 12:9 - which is now stuck up on our fridge at home as a constant reminder.” You can listen and watch his video @ https://www.facebook.com/100009023031039/videos/2197888173855262/ |
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CREATIVITY, JUSTICE, ECUMENISM: SOME UPCOMING RETREATS27th July: Gifts of Gratitude and Grace: an ecumenical collaboration with Mercy Spirituality Centre, Auckland https://vaughanpark.nz/events/2019-retreat-programme/ecumenical-day-gifts-of-gratitude-and-grace 3rd August: Soul Collage® for Self-Discovery with Jenny Johnson https://vaughanpark.nz/events/2019-retreat-programme/soulcollage®--for-self-discovery 17th August: The faith-based struggle against modern slavery and human trafficking globally and locally with Sir David Moxon |
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SUPPORTING NEW WRITERS: Strahan ColemanVaughan Park has always encouraged writers, new and established. Strahan Coleman, one of our 2018 Scholars, is a folk-psalmist, NZ award-winning artist, writer, prayer curator and founder of Commoners Communion - a blog, podcast and conversational community exploring beauty, mystery, and revelation. We were thrilled to host the launch of Strahan’s first book, 'PRAYER VOL. 01’ on 6th June. We’ve posted some pictures of this lovely event on our Facebook page. A review will appear in the next issue of Vaughan Park’s magazine, Ruatara, but in the meantime, if you’d like to buy a copy, go to https://strahanmusic.bandcamp.com/merch/prayer-vol-01-book. |
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CHERISH SOME MOMENTSThe Moments page on our website is the online gateway to the contemplative life of Vaughan Park. The creative work of poets and writers is published on the page, expressing and reflecting the richness of Christian and multi-faith spirituality, ecumenical inclusivity, and a deepening encounter with the world and its people. Recently published work includes, Iona by John Fairbrother, The Cost Of It by Maren Tirabassi, Ascension by Ana Lisa de Jong, Homo Emptor by Jim McPherson and Tales From The South by Hilary Oxford Smith Moments Curator and Editor, Hilary Oxford Smith is always pleased to hear from writers, poets and liturgists who would like to contribute to the page. moments@vaughanpark.org.nz |
ARE YOU GOING TO BE ONE OF OUR 2020 SCHOLARS?We are offering four one-month Scholarships and three two-month Scholarships next year. Applications are already coming in, and the closing date is 4th September. Read all about the Scholarships and our previous Scholars @ https://vaughanpark.nz/scholarship2 |
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May you and yours be blessed with friendship, grace, peace, and love. Ngā manaakitanga from all of us at Vaughan Park. |
