Diocese of Dunedin
How will you acknowledge Waitangi Day this year? Why not pray for all involved in making Te Tiriti an ongoing part of our story, including ourselves...
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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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Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 2025
The Treaty of Waitangi continues to feature in the headlines. Is it something that should be relegated to history? Reimagined for ... 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…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…Social Service (Aged Care) Funds Grants
Do you have an existing or new project that needs funding support? The Social Justice Committee (SJC) has a further funding round ... Read more…Revised Diocesan Statutes Now Available
Changes made to Statutes 15 (Clergy Benevolent Fund) and 26 (Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board) made at the 2024 Synod are now available. 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…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…Video: 2024 Yearbook Now Available
The Yearbook is now available via our website with a link to it in the article below. Hard copies are available on request from the ... 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…
