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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 5 December 2024

Welcome to Advent: with news of a new Bishop Elect, our pānui helps keep us in touch with all that is going on as we continue our journey towards Christmas...

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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

The Venerable Dr Anne van Gend, Bishop Elect of Dunedin

New Bishop Elect Of Dunedin

by Bishop Ross Bay

I am pleased to let you know of the Archbishops' announcement that The Venerable Dr Anne van Gend is to be installed as the 11th Bishop of Dunedin.

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New Bishop Discernment Process

Looking back at an Electoral College

by Andrew Metcalfe

From 22-23 November an Electoral College was held at St John’s, Roslyn.

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Advent and Christmas 2024

Advent and Christmas 2024

by Andrew Metcalfe

Greetings from the Diocesan Office as we move into Advent: check out our website for Advent and Christmas services this year.

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Celebrate the Season at Our Christingle Service & Family Christmas Party!

by Rev. John Graveston

Mark your calendar for a joyful Diocesan Christingle Service and Family Christmas Party on Sunday, December 8, 2024! Bring family and friends to celebrate the season and enjoy festive fun for all ages.

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Video: Otago Peninsula Parish Pilgrimage 2024

Otago Peninsula Parish Pilgrimage

by Michael Holdaway

Advent has been a time of pilgrimage for one Dunedin parish on the epic setting of Otago Harbour…

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The Way Ahead

A response to the Royal Commission report on Abuse in Care

by Andrew Metcalfe

We have a further update on how the wider Anglican Communion in Aotearoa-New Zealand's response to the Royal Commission.

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Called South Advent

A 2024 Diocesan Advent Calendar for all!

by Anne van Gend

Have you checked out the Diocesan Advent Calendar? There a few more days to go and this year individuals and faith communities from across the Diocese have come together to create an Advent Calendar to lead us up to Christmas

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Advent Lupins Aotearoa-New Zealand

Disability Ministry: Advent 2024

by Andrew Metcalfe

Kia ora, Greetings, Bula, Malo, Talofa, Namaste -Advent is upon us. Disability Ministry Education is inviting people to reflect on the themes of Hope, Peace, Joy and Love, here and now.

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Autumn Garden

The Scattered People of the Good Shepherd Service Details

by Bishop Anne van Gend

Our next service takes place on Sunday 27 April at 10 am. Service sheets, hymns and readings are attached at the end of this article.

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Final 2025 Boundaries Workshop Day: 7 June

by Diocesan Office

There is a final opportunity to attend a workshop, if you missed out in the recent series ......

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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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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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Pastoral scene

Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) 2025

by Mary Huie-Jolly

Are you interested in exploring CPE in 2025? Read on for details regarding a course in Dunedin

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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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Easter Garden at Holy Trinity Port Chalmers

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

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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