If you wish to invite Bishop Steven to an event or make an appointment to see him, it is very helpful if this can be done through his EA Nicola Wong bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz or 03 488 0826. Thank you.

Some events that you can plan to attend in Southland and elsewhere over the next few months...

Bishop Steven and Lorraine warmly invite you to join in food and fellowship as we give thanks for 2018 and for Rev'd Canon Alec Clark who is stepping down from his role as Diocesan Ministry Educator. This is the annual Diocesan Christmas function but this year we are spreading the net wider as we farewell Alec.

The purpose of this Dunedin hui is to prepare for and consider the needs of the Afghan community as new settlers under the national Refugee Resettlement programme. We have been advised this new group could arrive from March 2019.

Some events taking place in Dunedin Parishes and other locations that we have been asked to advertise. Please contact us at registrar@calledsouth.org.nz if you have anything to add here.

Diocesan Council has approved an amendment to Section G of the Handbook. This is the part that deals with Parish Matters, and it now has an additional guideline 18: Management of non-stipendiary Parish Staff. The time sheet template has been amended slightly - follow the links below to access this.

The Registrar (Andrew Metcalfe) has been involved in some discussions with the Interchurch Beaureux and NZ Historic Places Trust. We are currently doing a very quick audit to identify any Church properties where heritage protection orders are causing property management difficulties.

The standard Hammond Organ from the former St Aidan's Church, Macandrew Bay, has been cared for in a Macandrew Bay home since the Church was sold. It is now looking for a new home, and someone to love it and enjoy playing it. If you are interested or know someone who would be and would like to know more about it, please contact Elizabeth Purdie (phone 03 476 1650).

The Red Cross in Dunedin is looking for donations to equip homes for former refugees.

Planning is currently underway for the St John's Invercargill Parish to move from the current inner city church facilities in December. Information on the 2nd December function is attached below . Read on further for information about the new location for the Parish Office & Library as well as the Columbarium.

The Diocesan office has two desks surplus to requirements......

Diocesan Council has approved an application process for those wishing to apply for funds as follows:

Please see the link below to some great resources from Strandz for use in Children's Ministry for Advent.

An updated Visiting Minister's form for use from 1 August 2023 to 31 December 2023. This has also been updated on the website. Please use this new form for any visiting minister claims and destroy any existing forms you have.