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Diocese of Dunedin Weekly News Update 27 February 2019

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Please forward articles for inclusion in the next edition to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nzby 9am Monday 4 March 2019. Thank you. 

Contents

Bishop Steven Benford

Canterbury and back….

by Bishop Steven

Just recently, in common with thousands before me, I went on a pilgrimage of sorts to Canterbury, England. My companions may not have been as diverse as the Knight, Pardoner or Wife of Bath, though we represented several cultures and countries, and we each had a tale to tell.

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Rev'd Sarah Parks leading session on Spiritual Practices

Licensed Lay Minister's Training Day

by Andrew Metcalfe

St John's Roslyn Parish Hall and Church was the venue for a Lay Ministers Training Day on Saturday 23rd February. The presentation on Administration is included below.

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Bishop John Armes' Sermon - Cathedral Centennial Service

by Nicola Wong

Bishop John has kindly given us permission to distribute his sermon from the Centennial Service on February 9th. It is attached here in PDF format.

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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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From Anglican Missions Board

by Anglican Missions Board

Please find attached the Tikanga Giving Schedule for the Dunedin Diocese for January 2020.

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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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Health and Safety: Open Door Churches

by Andrew Metcalfe

A reminder of information and advice for churches that are left open during the day, including implications for your insurance.

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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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Getting Connected

Helping Connect People in the Diocese of Dunedin

by Andrew Metcalfe

The Diocese of Dunedin is able to offer a virtual meeting room for people who need to get together, but where distance may be a barrier.

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Anglican Aotearoa

Te Korowai o te Rangimārie – The Cloak of Peace: cultivating bonds of affection through theologies for partnership and bicultural development.

by ACANZP

Theological Colloquium: October 1 & 2, 2019

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Retreat

Advent Retreat/Quiet Day (offered on behalf of the Southern Coastal Deanery) Saturday, 25 November 10am to 4pm

by Southern Coastal Deanery

Led by Bishop Steven - All are welcome at a Quiet Day as we enter the period of Advent preparing for Christmas

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Lenten Study Guides 2019

by Theology House

Theology House has again produced a Lenten study guide - this year it is focused on the Holy Spirit and the study follows through Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, written by Bishop Kelvin Wright and Bishop Peter Carrell.

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Electricity

Savings for your Parish in Electricity and Gas

by Andrew Metcalfe

The Anglican General Synod office have passed on information about a collective deal that any Parish can explore to get better pricing for electricty and gas supplies.

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Do you have a Chalice and Paten needing a new home?

by Rev'd Barbara Dineen

Leslie Groves are hoping someone may be able to help in the search for a Chalice and Paten for the Chapel in their hospital.....

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Visiting Minister's Forms

by Dominique Aitcheson

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.

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