CAREY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 2025 S1 WEEK 4

Psalm 113:1-4

1 Praise the Lord!

Praise, O servants of the Lord;

praise the name of the Lord.

2 Blessed be the name of the Lord

from this time on and forevermore.

3 From the rising of the sun to its setting,

the name of the Lord is to be praised.

4 The Lord is high above all nations

and his glory above the heavens.

Moving through the semester

This is the end of week 4 of the semester, and we hope you’re fully into the rhythm of things. At Carey, we kick off the term with six weeks of lectures before our Study and Reading weeks in weeks 7-9. During this three-week period from Monday, 14 April to Friday, 2 May, there will be no classes (except for block courses), no weekly karakia, and no community lunches.

Plan to use the upcoming Study and Reading weeks to get work done on assessments, get some study in, and gear yourself up for the home stretch when classes resume in week 10 on Monday, 5 May. If you have any questions, talk to your teachers or any of our staff.

Assessments and extensions

You’ve hopefully planned around your assessment due dates and have your head wrapped around the expectations at Carey. It’s your job to make sure everything is in order. So, do what you’ve got to do to make that happen.

As you know, we’ve updated our assessment regulations this year, so make sure you have reviewed this information and are up to speed on appropriate use of AI and more. The Assessment Declaration page has also been changed, and you must submit one for EVERY assessment. So, check that one out too—it’s in your course page(s) on CareyOnline, under the Assessments tab.

Extensions

If you are worried about getting your assessments done in time and would like to request an extension, please contact Neroli Hollis, and complete an Application for Extension form.

10 Essentials to help with assessments

In addition to the above, make sure to check into the 10 Essentials on CareyOnline. It’s an absolute gold mine, with details and examples on referencing, how to write and submit assigments, how to tidy up your footnotes, and so much more! Use these docs—you’ll be glad you did!

Weekly Karakia Tuesday from 11:15am

Next week, Nicola will be continuing our conversation through the gospel of Mark. Join us on-site if you can on Tuesday at 11:15am in the chapel.

Catch up on all the recordings

This past week, we had a wonderful time of reflection of our first three weeks in Mark. Check out this week’s and the rest of the recordings from karakia.

The Library

The First Steps deadline is coming up fast—Friday, 4 April. If you’re enrolled in this required course, you need to complete it soon!

If you need anything from our library staff, flick them an email, give them a call (09 526 0347), or stop by the library. They are awesome!

Library Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 6.30pm

Friday: 9am to 5pm

Saturday: 10am to 12.30pm

Certificate in Christian Leadership (Micro-credential)

In exciting news, we are offering the NZQA-accredited micro-credential, Certificate in Christian Leadership in Semester 2, 2025. This course introduces you to the theology and practice of Christian leadership. Gather a group from your church and join Christa and the staff team on a Tuesday night via Zoom. It’s going to be transformational!

Note: the micro-credential is not currently available for credit transfer into other programmes of study, though students can be dual-enrolled in this micro-credential and another Carey programme.

A public lecture with Dr David Bebbington

“Evangelical Christianity and the Enlightenment: the ambiguities of the relationship, revealing the way in which the Enlightenment led to a mistaken rationalist path but also to Evangelical growth.”

On 20 May, Carey will be hosting Dr David Bebbington, Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Stirling in Scotland. Join us at this free public lecture to hear Dr Bebbington discuss his thesis, and the implications that it has for us today.

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What are you feeling?

Overwhelmed? Anxious? Hopeful? Enthusiastic?

Whatever you are feeling, we hope you’re getting the hang of how things will go for the semester and are keeping yourself together, if not living your best life. We trust you’re finding community among your teachers and your classmates and that you feel like you can wrap your head around upcoming assignments.

If you need anything at all, there are heaps of resources available for your support and wellbeing, including our amazing student support staff. Feel free to send them an email for anything at all.

Need an extension?

If you are worried about getting your assessments done in time and would like to request an extension, please contact Neroli Hollis, and complete an Application for Extension form.

SASS sausage sizzle and FUN!

This is the week of the SASS sausage sizzle! Epic, unbelievable, extraordinary, life-changing—these are just a few of the words that you might be thinking after lunch next Tuesday.

On Tuesday, 25 March, SASS are hosting a sausage sizzle for everyone. And so much more than just sausages—there will be exciting activities and volleyball (if the weather cooperates), so there’s really no reason at all not to come if you are nearby!

Weekly Karakia Tuesday from 11:15am

Karakia was tremendous this past week, as Emma shared about Jesus’ encounter with the Pharisees on the Sabbath. This week, we wanted to take some time for all of us to reflect on what God has shown us through the first few weeks. It will be a special time of communal reflection and worship. Join us on-site if you can on Tuesday at 11:15am in the chapel.

Wanna catch up on the first three weeks?

The recordings from karakia are available for all students. These are unedited, full-service recordings so you can get a taste of what we do and hear the sermons as well.

The Library

Legendary is probably the first word you think of when you think of the library staff, right? If you need anything, flick them an email, give them a call (09 526 0347), or stop by the library. They are awesome!

Library Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 6.30pm 

Friday: 9am to 5pm

Saturday: 10am to 12.30pm

Updates to an important document

As you go about preparing for your upcoming assignments, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Be sure to check out the How to Submit an Assignment document on CareyOnline. It’s recently been updated with AI declaration questions, so even if you’ve done this before, take a squizz.

Certificate in Christian Leadership (Micro-credential)

In exciting news, we are offering the NZQA-accredited micro-credential, Certificate in Christian Leadership in Semester 2, 2025. This course introduces you to the theology and practice of Christian leadership. Gather a group from your church and join Christa and the staff team on a Tuesday night via Zoom. It’s going to be transformational!

Note: the micro-credential is not currently available for credit transfer into other programmes of study, though students can be dual-enrolled in this micro-credential and another Carey programme.

Going to Easter Camp?

…If you are going to Easter Camp and want to look awesome, there’s a special deal for you. All our current stock of Carey merchandise is on sale for you to wear and represent Carey (but only if you wear it at Easter Camp!).

$15 for t-shirts (usually $30)

$50 for hoodies (usually $65)

Want in? Just flick Julie an email, and she will get you looking snazzy.