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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 20 February 2025

Our pānui has the latest news to keep you informed and inspired... plus some great opportunities for learning and giving.

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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.

Contents

Repurposing gift cards

Do you have unused gift cards or vouchers?

by Donna Davidson

Anglican Family Care is seeking donations of any unwanted or soon-to-expire vouchers or gift cards to use for fundraising raffles.

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Agapanthus for Lent

The Scattered People of the Good Shepherd Service Details

by Ven Anne van Gend

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.

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Video: Governance Workshop for Officers and Trustees

Governance Workshop for Officers and Trustees

by Andrew Metcalfe

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 profit charity sector, including churches and church related organisations...

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Ministry Standards Commission

Changes within the Ministry Standards Commission

by Andrew Metcalfe

There have been two significant developments within the Ministry Standards Commission. The Ministry Standards Commision chair, Dianne Campbell, gives an update...

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Ministry Unit Safeguarding Annual Audit 2025

by Rev. John Graveston

Each year the Diocese requires ministry units to complete a Safeguarding Aduit for presentation at their ministry unit AGM. This is your friendly reminder to do so.

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Headstone, Back Cemetery, Milton

Milton Cemetery Memorial Stone unveiling

by Andrew Metcalfe

You are warmly invited to join us for the Unveiling of the Memorial Stone for the 79 early Tokomairiro settlers known to be interred in the Church of England Burial Ground on Back Road, Milton.

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Remember to register for the annual Lay Ministry Training Day in Balclutha!

by Lay Minister Training Team

"The Kingdom of God is justice and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit" (Rom 14:17)

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Easter Pack

Easter Children's Packs 2025

by The Rev. John Graveston

As Easter draws near the Diocese is taking orders for Children's Easter Activity Packs.

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The Student Christian Movement

by Rev. John Graveston

Do you have any young people attending the University of Otago or Otago Polytechnic? Make sure they know about the Student Christian Movement Otago. A friendly ecumenical Christian group for students in Dunedin. Find out how to conect them to this group in this article.

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Reminders

Important Dates for your calendars

by Andrew Metcalfe

Some dates to note during a typical year: deadlines for Synod, returns to the Diocesan office and other useful reminders for your faith community.

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St Paul’s Cathedral and Town Hall lit up for Fifa games.

Episcopal Ordination of the Venerable Dr Anne van Gend

by Bishop Ross Bay

Join us for this special occasion in person (if already registered) or via a livestream link. If you now can't attend read on.......

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A free Diocesan Wall Planner to download

by Anne van Gend

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 Diocesan-wide events, this might help.

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Faith Communities and Diocesan Organisations Returns for 2024-25

by Andrew Metcalfe

This year we are trying out an electronic (survey) version for faith communities to complete. We have sent hard copies of this to our contact people in faith communities and other organisations. Get in touch if you need some help with anything.

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Feedback opportunity: Boundaries Workshop Days 2024/2025

by Diocesan Office

Thank you to everyone who has attended a workshop in this latest series. Read on for an opportunity to provide your feedback....

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Bishop's Companion Programme

Pilgrims and Companions Journeying into 2025

by Anne van Gend

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 date of 30 November.

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Ancient Ruins, Turkey

In The Footsteps of St Paul

by Andrew Metcalfe

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 delve deeper into the origins of the Christian faith?

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Expand your faith! Explore theology.

by Anne van Gend

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.

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Education for Ministry Information Day

by Anne van Gend

You are invited to an Education for Ministry (EFM) information day on 24 May 2025.

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Responsibly Christian - Allen H Johnson

"Responsibly Christian" by Allen H Johnston

by Andrew Metcalfe

In a recent clear out of one of our store rooms, we found a small treasure trove we'd like to share more widely.

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NZ Prayer Book

Copies of A New Zealand Prayer Book available

by Andrew Metcalfe

Are your prayer books looking a little worn or do you not have enough?

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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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New Zealand Prayer

Diocesan Cycle of Prayer - Update January 2025

by Diocese of Dunedin

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 faith communities, individually and collectively.

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South Calling - Lent

I te Pāpaho - Media and Latest News

by Andrew Metcalfe

Keeping up to date with recent news about our parishes, organisations and the wider church.

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Nourishing Faith - Food for the Journey

Nourishing Faith: Food for the Journey

by Anne van Gend - Andrew Metcalfe

The latest in "Gospel Conversations" as well as other resources to sustain you in your journey...

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