A once in a lifetime, international, ecumenical event sponsored and subsidized by the Anglican Church of Aotearoa, New Zealand, and Polynesia and the Office of Congregational Development of the Episcopal Church in the United States. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? 
Registration is open to members of the Anglican Communion and all ecumenical partners with a commitment to sharing the Good News. 

It is expected that participation will include attendees from New Zealand, Australia, Canada, the United States, and more.

The first three days focus on concerns particularly relevant to parish, diocesan, and judicatory leaders.  Attendance during the first three days is limited to 80 registrants in order to support a seminar format which allows time for discussion. 

The Saturday “Laity and Clergy Festival Day” is designed for BOTH the clergy/professional leadership and the full congregation membership.  You will be offered a wide variety of workshops addressing aspects of congregational growth and vitality, including advertising, new member incorporation, space and buildings, music, as well as duplication of some key presentations made earlier in the week.  This day is designed for EVERY member of the congregation: teenagers, musicians, innovators, visionaries, planners, pragmatists, counsel members, sage advisors, party coordinators, liturgists, techno geeks, artists, biblical scholars, and all who have a curiosity about ways to share the Good News.

COST: 
As a gift to our common ministry the seminar is subsidized by the Anglican Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand and the Episcopal Church USA.  The Anglican Church of Aotearoa/New Zealand is covering the cost of organizing the meeting and is hosting the on-site costs of the presenters.  The Episcopal Church USA is covering the presenting staff’s travel expenses, who offer their services without compensation.  Your registration fee will cover the seminar site costs and group meals.

Full Seminar Registration fee : NZ $300*
Includes lunch, tea breaks, and meeting-site costs for all 4 days.  Dinner will be provided on Friday, after which we will gather for an evening worship service. 

*Equivalent fee for registrants paying in foreign currency:
Australia: AUD $255
USA:  US $195
Canada: CAD $215
 
Laity & Clergy Festival Single-Day Registration (Saturday Feb. 17 only):
NZ $75
Includes lunch, tea breaks, and meeting site costs.

In order to support a seminar format attendance is limited to 80 at the Wednesday-Friday sessions.  Register early to ensure your space.  If you wish a space to be held while you prepare the registration form and fee, or to verify availability, e-mail sobrien@episcopalchurch.org.  Enrollment will be confirmed via e-mail.

Registration concludes January 29, 2007. 

For questions regarding local logistics, payment or refunds, and late enrollments contact:
valarie@hn-ang.org.nz
Valarie Langley
Archbishop’s Chaplain,
Tikanga Pakeha, Aotearoa
Hamilton, New Zealand 
07-838-2309

For questions regarding the registration process, space availability, and the seminar content contact:
sobrien@episcopalchurch.org
Sally O’Brien
Vice President
Episcopal Church Building Fund
Episcopal Church Center
New York, NY, 10017 USA   
212-716-6003 

The seminar will be held at the lovely Holy Trinity Cathedral, situated in the suburb of Parnell, about 2 kilometers from the heart of Auckland.

Holy Trinity Cathedral
Corner of Parnell Road & St. Stephen’s Avenue
Auckland
09-303-9500

Visit http://www.holy-trinity.org.nz/ for location map.  Google Earth references: 36 51.35S,  174 47.01E
Parking is $8.00 daily.  Entrances are on Brighton Rd, near corner of St. Stephen’s Ave., and also on Parnell Rd. near the corner of Cathedral Close.

Bus: Link bus service, bus stops are in front of Cathedral; Buses depart from the city, Ponsonby, and Newmarket.