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Diocese of Dunedin Weekly News Update 18 December 2018

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Please forward articles for inclusion in the next edition to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9am Monday 14 January. Thank you. 

Contents

Immanuel

Happy Christmas!

by Bishop Steven

From Bishop Steven

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Interested in learning more about your faith?

by Richard Johnson

This free online flexible learning programme from St John's Anglican Theological College is now available in the Diocese of Dunedin, beginning in March next year. All it costs is your time...

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Rata

Advent Greetings 2018

by Andrew Metcalfe

This year the Diocese is being environmentally friendly with its beginning of the new church year greetings.

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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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Child Protection

New Child Protection Policy

by Andrew Metcalfe

Over the past few months the Diocesan Council has been reviewing a new Child Protection Policy, which also includes Guidelines and Procedures i.e. what to do and how to do it.

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Lay Ministers' Training Day 29 February 2019 9.30am - 4pm St Mark's Balclutha.

by Anne Gover

This Training Day is open to anyone in the Diocese who is interested in attending, but it is recognised as an essential part of the Licenced Lay Minister annual training requirements.

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Kia Ora, Since the launch of Lifeline's text support service, HELP 4357, in March this year we have received over 88,500 text messages and had 9,000 conversations.

by Lifeline

• 100% felt listened to • 100% felt their needs were responded to • 100% felt acknowledged and treated without judgement • 82% felt less distressed at the end of the conversations • 87% felt they were encouraged to identify their personal strengths.

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Prayer and Reflection Evening for Victims of Trafficking

by Andrew Metcalfe

An invitation to join with other Christians in Dunedin to hear more about human trafficking on Tuesday 12th February 2019 @ St Patrick's Church, Macandrew Road from 7 pm.

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Franciscan Pilgrimage Through Italy: May 2019

by Andrew Metcalfe

This 22 day Pilgrimage, led by Rev'd John Hornblow and Dr Jenny Boyak will visit significant sites in the lives of St Francis and St Clare, including places seldom visited by tourists. The Chaplain will be Archbishop Sir David Moxon.

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Ka Tuitua Tatou e Te Aho Tapu - The Sacred Thread that Weaves Us Together

by General Synod Office

This new book sponsored by the Council for Anglican women's studies is available from the General Synod office.

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Native Birds in Cathedral Windows

Cathedral Calendars

by Cathedral

St Paul's Cathedral Centennial Calendars are now available from the Cathedral Shop. Two sizes and designs available.

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Office Holiday Hours

Diocesan Crib at Kakanui - Available 1 December to 27th December 2018.

by Russell Cundell

Due to a cancellation, the crib is now available in December. Please see below for more details.

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