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Diocese of Dunedin Weekly News Update 1 May 2019

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Please forward articles for inclusion in the next edition to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9am Monday 6 May 2019 . Thank you. 

Contents

Simon Filsell and Samantha Campbell, Edinburgh

Connecting with the Diocese of Edinburgh

by Andrew Metcalfe

The Diocese of Edinburgh is one of our sister Dioceses that we have begun to connect with again over the past few months, including welcoming Bishop John Armes and party at our Cathedral Centennial celebrations in February. On 30th April the Dunedin Diocese office linked in with colleagues in Edinburgh via Zoom.

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Children and Youth leaders Training Opportunities in May

by John Graveston

There are two training opportunities for children and youth leaders in Dunedin this May. These are Scripture Union Children's Ministry Conference and Dunedin Lives Worth Living: Youth Suicide in 2019 conference.

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The compass of Governance

Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board (DDTB) Trustee Vacancies

by Andrew Metcalfe

Could you contribute to the Diocese of Dunedin by being a Trustee of the Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board?

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Effective Governance Practice

Effective Governance Practice: A Workshop for Diocesan Trusts and Boards

by Andrew Metcalfe

This took place on Saturday 10 August with Simon Caley, the Chief Executive Officer of The Bishop's Action Foundation as the presenter. Read on to access resources from this workshop.

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Scripture Union NZ

Scripture Union Training Opportunity.

by John Graveston

This Saturday the 25th May 2019 Scripture Union are running their Children's Ministry Conference Called WAY2Go in Mosgiel - there are some places available.

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Diocese of Dunedin Crest

Donation receipts for the previous tax year have now been posted from the Diocesan office....

by Diocesan office

If you have not received yours, please contact either Dominique or Ginny in the office as some addresses are unknown. Thank you.

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Interfaith

Ecumenical and interfaith opportunities for May-June 2019

by Michael Hughes

The national three-tikanga Council for Ecumenism would like to raise awareness of and promote the following ecumenical and interfaith opportunities for May/June 2019

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Royal Commission

Preservation of Documents Notice

by Andrew Metcalfe

The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Historical Abuse in State Care and in the care of Faith Based Institutions is beginning its work. We have received a Notice around the Preservation of Documents.

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Southland Sunset

Murihiku - Southland Archdeaconry Happenings

by Keith Gover

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

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The Octagon, Dunedin

Ōtepoti - Dunedin Happenings

by Various

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.

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International Opportunity Through Christian Conference of Asia

by John Graveston

The Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) are advertising for a year long internship at their headquarters in Chiang Mai, Thailand starting 1st of July 2019. Application are open for 22-29 year olds.

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Office Hours

Diocesan Office Update and Support available for your virtual meetings

by Andrew Metcalfe

At Level 2, some staff have returned to the Diocesan office and some are continuing to operate mostly in a remote capacity. We can continue to help with setting up your virtual meetings......

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Resurrection Service

Resurrection - Celebrating the Risen Christ

by Andrew Metcalfe

Dunedin Town Hall 7pm on 19 May 2019, Guest Speaker Charles Price.

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Otago University Registry Building

Faith Thinking : The Inner World and its workings: attention to our inner life of prayer with the help of Ignatian Spirituality.

by Various

Led by Father Mark Chamberlain, University Chaplain and Priest, Holy Name Parish. See below for more information.

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