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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 10 June 2021

We have a fantastic opportunity to "pay forward" our COVID-19 vaccinations, plus there is a reminder about the Youth Leader Training Day, the latest Gospel Conversation and our usual features.

Click here  for a printable version of this newsletter. If you have any articles for inclusion in the next edition, please forward these to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9 am Monday 14 June. We appreciate any news and photos you have to pass on.

Remember that we are at Alert Level 1: Keep scanning COVID-19 tracer apps, stay at home (and get tested) if you feel unwell, be safe at church - no intincting (dipping) bread into wine and use the sanitiser provided.

Opportunities for daily prayer can be found on our Prayer Resources web page.

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Video: 'Give one. Get one' End of September 2021 Milestone

Get one. Give one. Campaign

by Anglican Missions

The Get one. Give one. Campaign is an opportunity for Anglicans in Aotearoa New Zealand to pay it forward to others as we receive our vaccines for free (and now all over 12 years can book in!). Over $126k has been given so far to the Get One. Give One. campaign ...can you help increase this even more?

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Youth Leader Training Day 19 June 2021

by John Graveston

A day of encouraging and equipping youth ministry leaders in Otago and Southland for all people who minister to Youth. This event is organised by the Presbyterian Church, Scripture Union, and the Anglican Church.

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Caught on camera: Michael Godfrey at Waikouaiti

Have you seen us?

by Andrew Metcalfe

You may have noticed cars that are sporting Diocese of Dunedin logos

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Anglican Family Care - manaaki whanau

Autumn/Winter Community Connect

by Anglican Family Care

The latest edition of Anglican Family Care's newsletter is out, with details on restorative justice programmes provided as well as an invitation to their 50th anniversary dinner...

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Gaza Appeal - Anglican Missions

Al-Ahli Arab Hospital Emergency Appeal : Update and Thank you

by Anglican Missions

“I’ve lived through three wars in Gaza and I’ve seen nothing like this.” - Suhaila Tarazi, Hospital Director.

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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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COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Updated: Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19 Vaccination and the Christian Response

by Andrew Metcalfe

Not sure where to go for the right information about vaccines? We have the latest update in the following article.

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Growth

Education for Ministry

by Education for Ministry

Open Invitation to EFM Mentor Training

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University of Otago Theology

Faith Thinking June to September 2021

by Paul Trebilco

The latest Faith Thinking Short Courses jointly offered by the Theology Programme, University of Otago and some Dunedin Churches in conjunction with Continuing Education at the University of Otago.

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Video: Rubbish Challenge Step 1

10 Steps to Less Waste in 10 Months

by Silvia Purdie

One of our Five Marks of Mission is to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and re-new the life of the earth. Here is Step 10 of the challenge for the month of November

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Helping hands 

St Paul’s Cathedral needs YOU – Cathedral Guides

by Cathedral

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COVID Tracer App

Further Reminder On Worship at Alert Level 1 and Displaying COVID Tracing Posters

by Bishop Steven Benford

We have been so fortunate to have remained in Alert Level 1 for the past few months, but as NZ opens up its bubble with Australia and other Pacific neighbours, and winter arriving, we need to make sure that we don't grow complacent. This is especially so as Wellington as moved into Alert Level 2 from 23 June 2020.

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