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Diocese of Dunedin

Diocese of Dunedin Weekly News Update 13 March 2019

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Please forward articles for inclusion in the next edition to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9am Monday 18 March 2019. Thank you. 

Contents

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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Prayer

Bereavement

by Bishop Steven

It is with deep sadness, but also great thankfulness for many years of faithful service, that I write to let you know of the death of Reverend Valborg Agar.

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St John's Columbarium placque

Resting Again In Peace

by Andrew Metcalfe

On Sunday 10th March a service was held at the Invercargill Crematorium where a site has been commissioned to hold the remains of loved ones previously interred at the St John's Columbarium.

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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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St Paul's Cathedral Dunedin

St Paul’s Cathedral: Volunteers for Tuesday afternoons

by Ondine Godtschalk

Do you enjoy interacting with visitors from all walks of life? Do you have some time you would like to gift for furthering the mission and outreach of St Paul’s Cathedral?

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Social Service

List of Dunedin Social Service Agencies

by Andrew Metcalfe

At times we have people who come to our Parish centres requesting help and assistance. Below is an updated list of some social service agencies we can refer people to in the Dunedin area, now including Anglican Family Care. If you have information about other resources in your own area, please contact the Diocesan Office and we will update this list.

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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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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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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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