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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 22 April 2021

We share an article reflecting on Anzac Day (Sunday 25 April), hear the latest from Diocesan Council, Gospel Conversations and more...

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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.

Contents

ANZAC day

Honouring A Dreadful Sacrifice

by Monty Black

The Ven Monty Black, a retired Archdeacon Emeritus in the Wellington Diocese who continues to offer priestly service to the Parish of Plimmerton (particularly St Alban’s Pauatahanui), has a reflection worth sharing on ANZAC day.

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Caring for Creation: A-Z Tips for Churches

by Andrew Metcalfe

How are you doing when it comes to one of our Marks of Mission, caring for creation? Eco Church has a fun practical pointers for churches you could use as a starter...

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University of Otago Theology

Faith Leadership in Extraordinary Times

by Paul Trebilco

You’re warmly invited to the following Open Lecture at the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, Theology Programme, University of Otago.

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Guest speaker Shayne Walker

Southern Service: The First 50 Years Of Dunedin's Family Care Centre Book Launch

by Andrew Metcalfe

It really is an extraordinary story of vision, innovation, risk-taking, occasional crises and sheer hard work.

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Rev'd Dr Anne Van Gend

Reminder: Service of Welcome and Beginning for our Diocesan Community Ministry Enabler, Rev'd Dr Anne Van Gend.

by Bishop Steven Benford

I warmly invite you to this service this Sunday 2 May 2021 at 2pm at St John's Anglican Church, Waikouaiti.

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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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Selwyn College at Dusk

Trustee required for Selwyn College Board

by Andrew Metcalfe

Selwyn College Board of Governors are looking for a new Trustee with financial expertise.

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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?

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Murree Christian School

Murree Christian School Closing Events

by Maureen Harley

An NZCMS Mission partner currently working in Pakistan is seeking input from former staff or pupils of Murree Christian School which closes this year and forwarded the following from the Board.

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Microft 365 Not for Profit

Microsoft Office Available at Not For Profit Rates

by Andrew Metcalfe

Parishes have sometimes asked if they can access MS Office for church and clergy at the discounted rates available to registered charities. We are able to arrange this on your behalf...

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St Mathew's Church, Dunedin

Hold The Dates

by Andrew Metcalfe

Synod this year will be from Friday 17 September to Sunday 19 September at St Matthew's Church, Dunedin

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Holy Trinity Fitzroy

Holy Trinity Fitzroy 176th Jubilee

by Andrew Metcalfe

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Safety

Safeguarding and Abuse - Update on Diocesan Website

by Andrew Metcalfe

We have updated the Diocesan Website with information on safeguarding and abuse, including a new complaints process.

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Offering hospitality

Hospitality During Ramadan

by Canon Michael Wallace

Canon Fr. Michael Wallace has written to us on behalf of the Tikanga Pākehā Ecumenical Group about offering hospitality during Ramadan (April 13-May 12), the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Ascension May 13- Pentecost May 23) and ecumenical/interfaith formation

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