Diocese of Dunedin
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Our next edition will be on Thursday 6 March. Please forward any news and photographs to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9 am Monday 3 March 2025.
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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.
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Anglican Family Care is seeking donations of any unwanted or soon-to-expire vouchers or gift cards to use for fundraising raffles. Read more…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…Video: Governance Workshop for Officers and Trustees
Missed out on this? We have a recording of the session with Steven Moe, one of the leading NZ figures on governance in the not for ... Read more…Changes within the Ministry Standards Commission
There have been two significant developments within the Ministry Standards Commission. The Ministry Standards Commision chair, Dianne ... Read more…Ministry Unit Safeguarding Annual Audit 2025
Each year the Diocese requires ministry units to complete a Safeguarding Aduit for presentation at their ministry unit AGM. This is ... Read more…Milton Cemetery Memorial Stone unveiling
You are warmly invited to join us for the Unveiling of the Memorial Stone for the 79 early Tokomairiro settlers known to be interred ... Read more…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…Easter Children's Packs 2025
As Easter draws near the Diocese is taking orders for Children's Easter Activity Packs. Read more…The Student Christian Movement
Do you have any young people attending the University of Otago or Otago Polytechnic? Make sure they know about the Student Christian ... Read more…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…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…A free Diocesan Wall Planner to download
There is a LOT happening in our Diocese - far more than we could fit on one wallplanner! But if you'd like to keep track of ... Read more…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…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…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…In The Footsteps of St Paul
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of an early Christian church in the first century AD? Or are you curious to ... Read more…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…Education for Ministry Information Day
You are invited to an Education for Ministry (EFM) information day on 24 May 2025. Read more…"Responsibly Christian" by Allen H Johnston
In a recent clear out of one of our store rooms, we found a small treasure trove we'd like to share more widely. Read more…Copies of A New Zealand Prayer Book available
Are your prayer books looking a little worn or do you not have enough? Read more…Upcoming Events
Have a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond... Read more…Diocesan Cycle of Prayer - Update January 2025
The Diocese of Dunedin Cycle of Prayer has an invitation and encouragement for all of us to use as part of daily prayer life in our ... Read more…I te Pāpaho - Media and Latest News
Keeping up to date with recent news about our parishes, organisations and the wider church. Read more…Nourishing Faith: Food for the Journey
The latest in "Gospel Conversations" as well as other resources to sustain you in your journey... Read more…
