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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 17 December 2020

For our final issue this year along with a range of important information, Bishop Steve sends his greetings and asks us to reflect on being fed and feeding others this Christmas.

Click here for a printable version of this newsletter. If you have any articles for inclusion in the first edition of 2021, please forward these to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9 am 11 January. We appreciate any news and photos you have to pass on.

Remember that opportunities for daily prayer can be found on our Prayer Resources web page.

Contents

Video: A question with Bishop Steve - 17 December 2020

Feeding Faith this Christmas

by Bishop Steven Benford

A manger in a stable … or an altar in a dog trial shed: How can our communities be fed this Christmas? We ask Bishop Steve to reflect on this Advent journey to Christmas

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Rata

Meri Kirihimete

by Andrew Metcalfe

As this is our last newsletter for 2020, we wish you joy, peace and love as you welcome the Christ Child into your hearts and homes.

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Family Start

Summer Edition of Community Connect

by AFC

Anglican Family Care's latest newsletter is now available with news of events being planned for 2021, including celebrating 50 years of service to the Otago community.

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House and Garden Tour

House and Garden Fundraiser for Anglican Family Care

by Anglican Family Care

Last chance to purchase tickets for the House and Garden Fund Raiser this Sunday afternoon... or volunteer to help

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Anglican Health Network

Anglican Health Asia Network: Update on COVID-19

by Andrew Metcalfe

Recently the Anglican Health Network had briefing sessions with the World health Organisation (WHO) looking at the global response to the pandemic and what part the church can play as the vaccination process begins.

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Get Real This Christmas

Worship this Advent and Christmas

by Andrew Metcalfe

We have a dedicated website for Advent and Christmas services in this Diocese this year... with an invitation to "Get Real" by encountering Jesus at one of our many services.

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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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Anglican Missions Logo

An end of year message from Rev'd Michael Hartfield, National Director for Anglican Missions.....

by Rev'd Michael Hartfield

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Dansey's Pass

The Creed and Crossed Fingers?

by Ven Dr Michael Godfrey

The final in the series by Michael Godfrey, journeying through the Nicene Creed.

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Helping hands 

Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner

by Zachariah Hardy

The Dunedin Community Christmas Dinner is on again this year - read on for details and how to offer support.....

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Antioch Christian Community

by Andrew Metcalfe

Are you a Young Adult moving to Christchurch for work or study? Are you looking for a Christian community to belong to? Antioch could be just what you are looking for.

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Never Stop Learning

Upcoming Events

by Various

Have a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond...

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Akaroa Christmas 

Christmas Hours - Diocesan Office

by Nicola Wong

The Diocesan Office will be closed for the Christmas holidays as follows:

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August Camelia

Supporting Your Mental Health

by Andrew Metcalfe

Are you or someone you know struggling right now? We have more information, suggestions and inspiration that may help...

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People and Places in the Diocese, 2018-19

Diocesan Property Consultation 2020-21 Report Now Available

by Andrew Metcalfe

Over the past year we have been talking and thinking about property and its place in our mission. The final report from the property consultation is being taken to Synod this year. Here is a sneak preview...

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Protect yourself and others from COVID-19

Coronavirus Covid-19 Level 1 Update

by Diocesan Office

At Level 1 we need to continue to take care of each other and ourselves. We have updated our Level 1 information to remind each other what we need to do....

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