When I was Hungry: CWS Annual Christmas Appeal
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”.
Visit this articleContinuing the theme of feeding the hungry, we promote the CWS Christmas Appeal.. plus, how is your letter writing to MPs going? Let's also be alert as we move towards Christmas.
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 7 December 2020. Next week will be our second to last issue for the year. 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.
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2020 Indigenous Prophetic Voices Webinar Video
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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Advent includes getting and staying ready...
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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The Association of Anglican Women (the AAW) invite all members, past and present, to enjoy a chat, with coffee and cake, at the Crocodile Café in the Botanical Gardens.
To be held this Saturday 5th December at 2pm.
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Reminder: Lisa Barlow's Ordination to the Diaconate this Sunday 6th December at 4pm
Lisa Barlow's Ordination to the Diaconate will take place at St John's Roslyn this Sunday 6 December at 4pm.
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Christingle Service & Christmas Party
Join us for a special Diocesan Christingle Service and Family Christmas Party on the 11th of December.
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The Creed and Crossed Fingers?
The final in the series by Michael Godfrey, journeying through the Nicene Creed.
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Born in a stable bare? Challenging child poverty in NZ
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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Archbishops' statement pre Faith-based Redress Hearings of the Royal Commission
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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Upcoming Events
Have a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond...
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New Edition of Prayer Book Available
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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Greetings from the Diocesan Office: Advent 2022
Colossians 3:14: And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.
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Church Responses to COVID-19
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
Lenten Study Available for Parishes and individuals
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Pipe organ available
The Diocese of Waiapu has a large pipe organ that is currently housed in St Augustine’s Church in the Parish of Napier South. This is now available for dismantling and removal if anyone feels it would be of benefit to them.
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Supporting Your Mental Health
Are you or someone you know struggling right now? We have more information, suggestions and inspiration that may help...
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Christmas Hours - Diocesan Office
The Diocesan Office will be closed for the Christmas holidays as follows:
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Coronavirus Covid-19 Level 1 Update
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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