Cyclone Gabrielle Response
The latest update from Hāpaitia workstreams, 11 April 2023.
Visit this articleOur pānui has part 1 of a two part series honouring the contribution of Dr Tony Fitchett to the church, as well as other information to inform and inspire. Keep an eye on future updates on how we can respond to Cyclone Gabrielle.
Click here for a printable version of this newsletter and see our newsletter webpage for access to previous editions and for accessible viewing options. It also contains links to our regular features: Vacancies, Events and Calendar, Bishop's Diary, Gospel Conversations.
If you have any articles, news or photos for the 2 March edition, please forward these to Nicola Wong bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9 am Monday 27 February 2023.
The Diocesan Office and Resource Centre is open by appointment: please contact us (03 488 0820) if you want to visit, or to arrange another way to talk to us - click here for more information. Although there are no formal COVID-19 requirements, have a look at the latest Government advice.
Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: ISSN 2744-6514. Published fortnightly on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Contents
Dr Tony Fitchett's Life of Service to the Church - Part I
In January 2023 Dr Anthony (Tony) Fitchett stood down from the Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board (DDTB). This marks the completion of a remarkable contribution to the Anglican Church in this Diocese, as well as the whole of Aotearoa and beyond. In part one of a two part article, Tony tells us of some of his whakapapa and mahi in the Church.
Visit this article
The Scattered People of the Good Shepherd Service Details
Our next service takes place on May 26th at 10 am. Service sheets (revised for 2024), hymns and readings are attached at the end of this article.
Visit this article
An Apology
It has been brought to my attention that my original report on the induction of Rose Scott to Holy Trinity Port Chalmers generated unforeseen pain for some readers.
Visit this article
World Day of Prayer 2023
This year's theme for the World Day of Prayer on Friday 3 March is "I have Heard About Your Faith".
Visit this article
Emergency Appeal for Turkey Syria Earthquake
Christian World Service (supported by the Anglican Missions Board) needs your support to help people in desperate need after the earthquake.
Visit this article
New Date for Dunstan Parish Installation
A warm invitation to the Installation service for Rev'd Craig Smith as Priest in Charge of the Dunstan Parish on Tuesday 14 March 2023 at 7 pm
Visit this article
Children Ministry Network Easter Ideas Gatherings
This Thursday 23 February in Invercargill.....The Children's Ministry Network (Anglican, Presbyterian, Baptist, and Scripture Union) is running an Easter Ideas get-together for people who work with children. Find the details below.
Visit this article
Easter Children's Packs 2023
As Easter draws near the Diocese is taking orders for Children's Easter Activity Packs.
Visit this article
150 years of St James Church Roxburgh, published for the celebration in November last year
Read on if you are interested in ordering a copy....
Visit this article
Lent 2023
Ash Wednesday 22 February marked the start of Lent in 2023. We have gathered a range of resources for you to use with others (or on your own) during this 40 day period.
Visit this article
Fire Safety in your Church
Occasionally we get asked: what do we need to have in place to ensure we can prevent and handle a fire in our church buildings?
Visit this article
New Signage at Peter Mann House
Visitors to the Diocesan Office may have noticed the old 16-year old sign outside was getting past its use-by date.
Visit this article
Upcoming Events
Have a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond...
Visit this article
Thy Kingdom Come 9 -19th May 2024
I commend to you and your faith communities the Thy Kingdom Come programme for this year. It is a wonderful way of connecting with Christians throughout the world in prayer - and the resources available for individual, group, children and parish involvement get better every year!
Visit this article
Vacancies: 16 May 2024
A regular update of Diocesan vacancies and those further afield.
Visit this article
I te Pāpaho - Media and Latest News
Keeping up to date with recent news about our parishes, organisations and the wider church.
Visit this article