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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: 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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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 5 December 2024

Welcome to Advent: with news of a new Bishop Elect, our pānui helps keep us in touch with all that is going on as we continue our ...

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The Scattered People of the Good Shepherd Service Details

Our next service takes place on Sunday 23 February t 10 am. Service sheets (revised for 2024), hymns and readings are attached at the ...

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Southland Archdeaconry Newsletter

Our visit to Murihiku Marae is finally happening. It would be wonderful if you are able to join others from the Southland Archdeaconry ...

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"Responsibly Christian" by Allen H Johnston

In a recent clear out of one of our store rooms, we found a small treasure trove we'd like to share more widely.

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UPDATE: Boundaries Workshop Series for 2025

Please register your attendance for either the Cromwell or Dunedin Workshop....

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Diocesan Cycle of Prayer - Update January 2025

The Diocese of Dunedin Cycle of Prayer has an invitation and encouragement for all of us to use as part of daily prayer life in our ...

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 16 January 2025

Welcome to our first pānui for 2025, with some reminders of what's coming up in the next few weeks and months... There are more ...

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 21 November 2024

Our Electoral College begins on Friday 22 November: pray for Electoral College members as they discern who a new Bishop could be. There...

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Registration now open for the annual Lay Ministry Training Day in Balclutha.

"The Kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Rom 14:17)

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UPDATED: Invitation to the Episcopal Ordination of the Venerable Dr Anne van Gend

We have updated information regarding availability of seating and livestreaming options below....

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Easter Children's Packs 2025

As Easter draws near the Diocese is taking orders for Children's Easter Activity Packs.

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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...

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Have you heard of EFM?

If not, read on to find out! If you have, and are interested in doing it, read on - there's an opportunity coming. If you've completed ...

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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 19 December 2024

Our final pānui for 2024 celebrates Christmas and looks forward to next year. Have a great break - the Diocesan Office closes from 20 ...

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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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Upcoming Events

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

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Vacancies: 5 February 2025

A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and those further afield.

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For Lay Ministers - Boundaries Training

Two opportunities to complete your essential Boundaries Training prior to re-licensing at Pentecost....

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A free Diocesan Wallplanner to download

There is a LOT happening in our Diocese - far more than we could fit on one wallplanner! But if you'd like to keep track of ...

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) ...