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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 10 December 2020

This week we catch up with the Rev'd Canon Gary Griffith-Smith to hear more about his recent journey, and celebrate with Rev'd Lisa Barlow on her ordination as Deacon.

Click here for a printable version of this newsletter. If you have any articles for inclusion in next week's edition, please forward these to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9 am 14 December 2020. Next week is our last issue for the year, the deadline for the first issue of 2021 is Monday  11 January at 9 am. 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

Abundance

Abundant Life

by Gary Griffith-Smith

Rev'd Canon Gary Griffith-Smith shares a reflection originally penned for the November edition of Hokonui Harvest (the newsletter of the Anglican Parish of Gore and Districts) on his recent health journey...

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Video: Lisa Barlow Ordination to Diaconate 6 December 2020

Nailing Colours to the Mast

by Andrew Metcalfe

On Sunday 6 December the Rev'd Lisa Barlow was ordained at St John's Roslyn to Holy Orders as a Deacon.

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Abuse in State Care logo

Archbishops' statement pre Faith-based Redress Hearings of the Royal Commission

by ++ Philip Richardson

This week Anglican surviver evidence is being given at the Faith-based Redress Hearing of The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care.

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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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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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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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Christingle Service & Christmas Party

by John Graveston

Join us for a special Diocesan Christingle Service and Family Christmas Party on the 11th of December.

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Anglican Missions 100 years

Anglican Missions Board

by AMB

Please read on for the most recent update from Michael Hartfield...

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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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Video: Give Food this Christmas

When I was Hungry: CWS Annual Christmas Appeal

by Christian World Service

This December Christian World Service marks 75 years since the first Christmas Appeal for “the millions in the east and the west, who are hungry, cold, and homeless”.

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Video: Prophetic Indigenous Voices - Aotearoa & Polynesia

2020 Indigenous Prophetic Voices Webinar Video

by General Synod Office

Did you miss out on this Webinar? We now have a link to what took place. Settle down for 40 minutes or so - it's worth a watch...

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Born in a stable bare...

Born in a stable bare? Challenging child poverty in NZ

by Social Justice Committee

Child poverty in New Zealand has been front of mind for the Diocesan Social Justice Committee this year, with the economic fallout from COVID-19 pushing more children and their whanau into poverty. We are asking people to write to Members of Parliament to highlight this issue...

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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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Advent

Advent includes getting and staying ready...

by Andrew Metcalfe

After such a momentous year, it's wonderful to be able to prepare for Christmas this year, but remembering other parts of the world who can't do this. We are reminding all faith communities to make sure that everything is in place as extra services and celebrations are planned.

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Flax Cross

New Edition of Prayer Book Available

by Andrew Metcalfe

The much awaited new edition of New Zealand Prayer Book He Karaka Mihinare o Aotearoa is now available to order from the General Synod Office.

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COVID-19 Virus

Church Responses to COVID-19

by Lynne Taylor

Researchers are exploring how churches responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during the lockdowns and would like you to take part

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A River Through the Desert - A Virtual Lenten Pilgrimage

by St George's College Jerusalem

Lenten Study Available for Parishes and individuals

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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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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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