CASHMERE Conferences
Cashmere Presbyterian Church has a proud tradition of holding a ‘public issues’ conferences
PREVIOUS CONFERENCES
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The 2022 conference theme was "Let’s Take a Long View!"
Professor Jonathan Boston, Professor of Public Policy in the School of Government at Victoria University of Wellington, gave the opening lecture: Governing for tomorrow, today: the challenges of governing for the long term in a short term world. The opening lecture was recorded, and can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/aO2BG70JkwQ |
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The 2018 Conference was a partnership with Grace Vineyard, South West Baptist Church, and international Christian organisation A Rocha, dedicated to environmental protection. Rich Living: Exploring Sustainability and Christian Faith was designed to inspire, mobilise and equip individuals and communities of faith to have a positive impact in mitigating climate change, improving the health of ecosystems, and enhancing the lives of others.
Over 120 people participated in stimulating workshops and engaged in lively discussions. Many participants were encouraged by the opportunity to network and dream and scheme with others about possible sustainability initiatives that communities and congregations could undertake.
More information about the event can be found at www.arocha.org.nz/news/rich-living-in-christchurch/
The 2017 Conference was on the theme "Promoting Youth Wellbeing", with a Community Seminar for parents, care-givers, grandparents - anyone who knows that this topic is a real challenge, and wants to move forward in helping youth & their loved ones - and a separate Youth Seminar for youth aged 13-19, with tools and resources to "Help your friends through tough times".
In 2016, the topic was "What does the future hold?" Speakers included Nicola Hoggard-Creegan and MP Ruth Dyson, who led us as we discussed "Implants & upgrades, cyborgs & cellphones: staying human in the 21st century", "The Future for Christchurch", and "Our Poor Planet: Ecology, theology and saving the Earth". Resources and notes from this event are available on the Cashmere Conference website.
Over 120 people participated in stimulating workshops and engaged in lively discussions. Many participants were encouraged by the opportunity to network and dream and scheme with others about possible sustainability initiatives that communities and congregations could undertake.
More information about the event can be found at www.arocha.org.nz/news/rich-living-in-christchurch/
The 2017 Conference was on the theme "Promoting Youth Wellbeing", with a Community Seminar for parents, care-givers, grandparents - anyone who knows that this topic is a real challenge, and wants to move forward in helping youth & their loved ones - and a separate Youth Seminar for youth aged 13-19, with tools and resources to "Help your friends through tough times".
In 2016, the topic was "What does the future hold?" Speakers included Nicola Hoggard-Creegan and MP Ruth Dyson, who led us as we discussed "Implants & upgrades, cyborgs & cellphones: staying human in the 21st century", "The Future for Christchurch", and "Our Poor Planet: Ecology, theology and saving the Earth". Resources and notes from this event are available on the Cashmere Conference website.
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Cashmere Presbyterian Church, corner Dyers Pass Road & Macmillan Avenue, Cashmere, Christchurch
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Parish Administrators:
Gail Kate |