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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: 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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Vacancies: 20 March 2025

A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and those further afield.

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Episcopal Ordination of the Venerable Dr Anne van Gend

Join us for this special occasion in person (if already registered) or via a livestream link. If you now can't attend read on.......

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150 Years of South Otago Anglicans

St Mark's, Balclutha will be celebrating 150 years over three days from Anzac Day (25th April) this year.

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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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Disability Ministry: Updated Lent Resources 2025 and Hearing Awareness Month

Kia ora, Greetings, Bula, Malo, Talofa, Namaste as we continue our Lenten Journey and also Hearing Awareness Month:

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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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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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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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Feedback opportunity: Boundaries Workshop Days 2024/2025

Thank you to everyone who has attended a workshop in this latest series. Read on for an opportunity to provide your feedback....

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Peter Mann House Office Hours

The Diocesan Office at 1A Howden Street Green Island is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm and closed on public holidays. Read on for ...

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Keep yourself and others safe

Here's a reminder on the latest advice on how we can keep ourselves and others well ...

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Supporting Property Matters

We have an exciting, flexible opportunity for someone to join the team in the Diocesan Office in a Property Support role.

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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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Health and Safety Annual Audit 2025

The annual Health and Safety Audit (Loss Prevention Checklist) survey is now open until the end of June

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Upcoming Events

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

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Everyone Connected

The Social Justice Committee would like to draw your attention to the "Everyone Connected" Campaign.

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Southland Archdeaconry Newsletter

Important Notices: RSVPs due now for our visit to Murihiku Marae on Tuesday 4 March. Prayer Breakfast this Saturday cancelled.

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Engaging Lent with Young People

Meaningful Resources for Our Young People

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) ...