Diocese of Dunedin


Welcome to our first pānui for 2025, with some reminders of what's coming up in the next few weeks and months...

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Our next edition will be on Wednesday 5 February (a day earlier as Waitangi day is on our usual publication day this year). Please forward any news and photographs to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9 am Monday 3 February 2025.

Click here for a printable PDF copy of this edition and see our newsletter webpage to view previous ones and for accessible viewing options. Have a look at our regular articles that may not be featured in this newsletter: Vacancies, Events and Calendar,  Nourishing Faith Resources, Latest Public Health Advice.


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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.


  1. What touches and connects you?

    At this time of the year we look at some statistics: how many people regularly look at Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling ... Read more…
  2. Remember to register for the annual Lay Ministry Training Day in Balclutha!

    "The Kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Rom 14:17) Read more…
  3. Important Dates for your calendars

    Some dates to note during a typical year: deadlines for Synod, returns to the Diocesan office and other useful reminders for your ... Read more…
  4. Faith Communities and Diocesan Organisations Returns for 2024-25

    This year we are trying out an electronic (survey) version for faith communities to complete. We have sent hard copies of this to our ... Read more…
  5. The Scattered People of the Good Shepherd Service Details

    Our next service takes place on Sunday 23 March at 10 am. Service sheets, hymns and readings are attached at the end of this article. Read more…
  6. 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....... Read more…
  7. In True Community Book Now Available

    There are a limited number of an updated history of the Otago Peninsula Anglican Parish available for sale - perhaps a perfect gift or ... Read more…
  8. Pilgrimage Aotearoa - A New Resource

    Ever wanted to go on a pilgrimage... but want to stay closer to home rather than go on a bigger adventure elsewhere in the world? This ... Read more…
  9. 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.... Read more…
  10. Pilgrims and Companions Journeying into 2025

    Over 70 people have taken part in the Bishop's Companions Programme since it began. Now we're taking on names for 2025, with a cut-off ... Read more…
  11. Expand your faith! Explore theology.

    We have the only university-based theology programme in New Zealand right here in Dunedin. Have a look at the courses on offer in 2025. Read more…
  12. Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 2025

    Are you interested in exploring CPE in 2025? Read on for details regarding a course in Dunedin Read more…
  13. Upcoming Events

    Have a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond... Read more…
  14. I te Pāpaho - Media and Latest News

    Keeping up to date with recent news about our parishes, organisations and the wider church. Read more…
  15. Nourishing Faith Holiday Edition 2025

    A special edition with conversational "Gospel Conversations" for over the January beak... Read more…