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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: ISSN 2744-6514. Published fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. If you have any articles, news or photos please forward these to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 3 April 2025

Our pānui has the latest news as we continue our Lenten journey towards Holy Week... including the joy of Bishop Anne's ordination. Th...

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 20 February 2025

Our pānui has the latest news to keep you informed and inspired... plus some great opportunities for learning and giving. There are ...

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An Easter Message from Bishop Anne

A reflection from Bishop Anne van Gend this Eastertide...

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Bishop Anne's Diary: 17-27 April 2025

To contact Bishop Anne please get in touch with her EA Nicola Wong (contact details below)....

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St George's Day in Naseby

Come celebrate with us at the beautiful historic church of St George's, Naseby, on the Feast of St George: Wednesday 23 April 2025 ...

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Upcoming Events

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

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Vacancies: 14 April 2025

A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and those further afield.

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 20 March 2025

Our pānui continues our Lenten journey - but also looks forward to the ordination of our new Bishop, Anne van Gend. There are more ...

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 5 February 2025

How will you acknowledge Waitangi Day this year? Why not pray for all involved in making Te Tiriti an ongoing part of our story, ...

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Ministry Education for clergy and lay leaders, 2025. Ko te Karaiti te pou herenga waka: Christ is our mooring-post.

REMINDER TO REGISTER BY 27 APRIL for Ministry School....

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The Scattered People of the Good Shepherd Service Details

Our next service takes place on Sunday 27 April at 10 am. Service sheets, hymns and readings are attached at the end of this article.

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Connecting with Bishop Anne

The Rt. Rev'd Anne van Gend gives an update on what is happening around the Diocese and beyond

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Statement of Solidarity Following the Strike on the Anglican Ahli Arab Hospital, Gaza

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” – Matthew 5:S “Ka hari te hunga ka whakatūtū i te rangimārie: ...

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Education for Ministry Information Opportunity

You are invited to an Education for Ministry (EFM) information session on 24 May 2025 (via Zoom).

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 6 March 2025

Our bumper pānui leads us into Lent as we commit ourselves to following to Way of Jesus to the cross... There are more articles ...

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I te Pāpaho - Media and Latest News

Keeping up to date with recent news about our parishes, organisations and the wider church.

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Cyber Security - How to Protect Yourself

In a world where there seem to be constant scams and people trying to take advantage of us, how can we keep safe online?

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Pop-Up Ecumenical Hui for Women: Sunday 27 April 2pm - 4pm

All welcome - Organised under the umbrella of national organization - Council for Anglican Women’s Studies (CAWS).

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Christians Against Poverty NZ: Ending Money Chaos

For over 17 years now, New Zealanders have received life-changing help and hope as Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and local churches ...

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Nourishing Faith: Food for the Journey

The latest in "Gospel Conversations" as well as other resources to sustain you in your journey...

Faith Communities 2024

Diocese of Dunedin Faith Communities: Reading the Bible, Praying, Living out the Life of Jesus Christ, Connecting Faith and sharing God’s love. Compiled by Andrew Metcalfe, August 2024 Images (in order): (St Peter’s Caversham, Dunedin; St Alban’s Church in St Bathams); (Faith Communities) St Andrew’s Cromwell Good Friday procession; book launch for The Ven Anne van Gend, Peter Mann House; GSTHW Synod reps and supporters in Hastings; Farewell to the Benford’s in Winton; (Reading the Bible) ...