Organisation logo

Diocese of Dunedin

Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 25 March 2021

Good news with a vacancy filled, and celebrating with St Hilda's Collegiate's significant birthday. 

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.

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  29 March. We appreciate any news and photos you have to pass on.

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

Contents

Barbara and Francis Noordanus

New Joint Ministry at St Matthew's, Dunedin

by Bishop Steven Benford

I am delighted to announce the appointment of Reverend Barbara and Reverend Francis Noordanus as Co-Vicars of St Matthew's Parish, Dunedin.

Visit this article
Video: St Hilda's 125th Celebrations - Church Service

St Hilda's Collegiate Completes a successful weekend of celebrations

by Andrew Metcalfe

Church services, panel discussions, meeting old friends and new - last weekend saw a number of special events as St Hilda's Collegiate celebrated its 125 year anniversary.

Visit this article

Anglican Missions 2023 Lenten Appeal

by Anglican Missions

Lent, in the Christian church, is a period of spiritual preparation for Easter. In Western churches it begins on Ash Wednesday, six and a half weeks before Easter, and is a chance for the Church to reflect Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry.

Visit this article

Police Vetting requirements - FAQs

by Bishop Steven

Please note that the Vetting request and consent form has recently been updated - new version attached below. Read on for further information and FAQs about this process....

Visit this article
Never Stop Learning

Upcoming Events

by Various

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

Visit this article
The compass of Governance

Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board (DDTB) Trustee Vacancies

by Andrew Metcalfe

Could you contribute to the Diocese of Dunedin by being a Trustee of the Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board?

Visit this article
Anglican Missions 100 years

Anglican Missions Internship

by Steph Fry

Here at Anglican Missions we are opening our next round of internships!

Visit this article

Reminder: RSVPs are due today (15 April): Ordination to the Priesthood: Reverend John Graveston

by Bishop Steven

I am delighted to announce that John will be Ordained to the Priesthood at the Cathedral on Friday 23 April 2021 at 7pm.

Visit this article
Tarras Community Church 

The Tarras Community church celebrates its centenary this year.

by Ven Damon Plimmer

To mark this important milestone, the Tarras Community Church Charitable Trust are holding a thanksgiving service at the church at 11am on Saturday 10 April 2021 followed by a barbeque lunch in the church grounds.

Visit this article

Children and Youth Training Opportunities

by John Graveston

There are several training opportunities coming up - read on for more information.

Visit this article
Protect yourself and others from COVID-19

Coronavirus Covid-19 Level 1 Update

by Diocesan Office

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....

Visit this article