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Diocese of Dunedin

South Calling Update 26 March 2020

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Bishop Steve and Marley

Bishop Steve writes.....

by Bishop Steven Benford

Dear sisters and brothers, whanau, beloved in Jesus Christ,

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Alert Level 4 Rules

Coronavirus Covid-19 Update: Level 4 Information and Links to advice

by Diocesan Office

We are at Alert Level 4 from midnight 17 August 2021 provisionally until 11.59 pm on Tuesday 31 March. While Church buildings are temporarily closed, the Church as the people of God continues. The main message is to save lives, stay at home...

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Ven Dr Michael Godfrey

A virus, wide open spaces, serendipitous journeys; Reflections from a traveller....

by Ven Michael Godfrey

Our Diocesan Ministry Educator – Ven Michael Godfrey - reflects on a complicated journey to Southern Africa and back again. What was meant to be an ordinary trip became very challenging...

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What online ministry are you doing?

by John Graveston

The Diocese wishes to collate a list of online ministries that is happening so that as many people as possible can stay connected and worship together.

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Child, Youth, and Families Work

by John Graveston

Our Child, Youth, and Family Educator John Graveston continues to work to bring ideas, resources, and support to families during this time.

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Staying in Touch

Keeping in touch safely

by Andrew Metcalfe

As the situation changes in New Zealand, we are encouraging everyone to stay in touch with each other, and also to sign up for The South Calling - Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka.

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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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Investments

Diocese of Dunedin Trust Board (DDTB) Investments

by Ginny Kitchingman

With all the current uncertainty, there have been some questions about how financial matters will be dealt with over the next few weeks. The main message: it's business as usual.

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Love

Community Response and Resources: On-Line Worship

by Andrew Metcalfe

We are continuing to update our list of on-line worship opportunities, many you can use any day. We also have a link to an excellent Tear Fund resource if you - or others you are supporting - are feeling stressed.

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Online Worship Working Group

by John Graveston

The Diocese is putting together a group to to work on online worship resources. Does this sound like you?

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