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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 15 October 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka where we have an announcement about an upcoming ordination Service, highlight some recent St Francis day services and advertise the next round of Social Justice Funding.

Please 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 20 October 2020. 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

St Francis Day, Fiordland Parish, 2020

For the love of all creatures

by Andrew Metcalfe

Recently many faith communities celebrated St Frances day by inviting not just people but their beloved pets to be part of Worship.

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Building Intergenerational Community via Flexi Learn

by John Graveston

This highly recommended course being provided by St John's Theological College and being taught by Diana Langdon (STRANDZ Enabler) and Lorna Gray (National Youth Facilitator) is about to start. See how you can join below.

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Retreat

Diocesan Ministry Retreat

by Ven Dr Michael Godfrey

Reminder: Registrations close today Monday 2 November.

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NZCMS - Making Mission the Centre

NZCMS - Making Mission the Centre

by NZCMS

The team at the New Zealand Church Missionary Society have been working hard this year to get more on-line content out to communities and churches in New Zealand. They are focusing on content that will inspire, challenge and encourage.

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Video: Remembering Bishop Jim White

Remembering Bishop Jim White

by Diocese of Auckland

A link to a video-photo tribute from the Diocese of Auckland

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Bishop Muru Walters

Selwyn College honours Bishop Muru Walters

by Andrew Metcalfe

Te Maru Pūmanawa - Selwyn College Anglican University residential college held a day of events in Dunedin on Wednesday last week to appoint Bishop Muru Walters as a life fellow of the College.

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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 Hurting Teens

by John Graveston

The Diocese of Dunedin, Southern Presbyterians, and Scripture Union are running a series of trainings in Dunedin, Invercargill, and Cromwell during the month of November.

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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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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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Referendums 2020

End of Life Referendum

by Diocesan Office

This year at the general election we will be given the opportunity to vote on cannabis legislation and control as well as the End of Life Choice. We have updated this page with more resources to help you make your decision.

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Diocesan Library - Amnesty

by Ven Dr Michael Godfrey

Search your shelves! All books are needed back in the library please for a stocktake.

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Manaakitia te ara whakamua A fair and compassionate future for all

by NZ Council Christian Social Services

The New Zealand Council for Christian Social Services (of which Anglican Care Network is a member) have released an Election Statement for 2020.

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Resources and Ideas

Some resources for you...

by Andrew Metcalfe

There have been a lot of extra resources developed recently related to COVID-19, but there are also some others on our website that you may have missed.

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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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Joy

Alert Level 1 Frequently Asked Questions

by Diocesan Office

Church Services, Liturgical Practice and Hospitality, Funerals and Weddings, Pastoral Visits, Church Groups, Administration Activities, Outreach, Education/Events and access to Church Buildings are allowed at Level 1 while we continue to look out for the well being of everyone. Please note, while communion can be in two kinds, we are asking you not to intinct (dip your wafer or bread into the wine).

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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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