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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 5 February 2025

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.

Contents

A Christian Response to Te Tiriti o Waitangi

Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 2025

by Andrew Metcalfe

The Treaty of Waitangi continues to feature in the headlines. Is it something that should be relegated to history? Reimagined for today? A vital part of our ongoing life in Aotearoa NZ?

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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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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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Social Justice

Social Service (Aged Care) Funds Grants

by Social Justice Committee

Do you have an existing or new project that needs funding support? The Social Justice Committee (SJC) has a further funding round taking place with the closing date of midday Friday 14 February 2025.

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Statute revision

Revised Diocesan Statutes Now Available

by Andrew Metcalfe

Changes made to Statutes 15 (Clergy Benevolent Fund) and 26 (Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board) made at the 2024 Synod are now available.

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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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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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Video: Faith Communities 2024

2024 Yearbook Now Available

by Andrew Metcalfe

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 Diocesan office.

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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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