At the Diocesan Council meeting on Tuesday 13 February, members reflected on recent Waitangi day events and some of the debate initiated by the Act Party's request to bring a Bill to Parliament.

Kia ora, Greetings, Bula, Malo, Talofa, Namaste - we are in the midst of Rēneti/Lent. This 2nd package from Disability Ministry Education invites people to continue to reflect on the reality of living in our bodies.

World Day of Prayer is an international, inter-church organisation led by women which enables us to hear the thoughts, hopes, concerns and prayers of women from all parts of the world. Updated information on venues including a Zoom link...

Dayeeli is one of millions of small-scale farmers working hard to make a living from her tiny plot of land. However, the climate crisis and rising costs has made this more urgent.

Do you want to make your voice heard in our house of representatives over what is happening in Gaza?

We have been fortunate to be able to employ Eddie O'Connor to help assess our library and resource centre at Pater Mann House, with a view to streamlining and making it more accessible.

A Rocha is a global family of conservation organisations working together, in response to the worldwide crisis of biodiversity loss, to carry out community-based conservation projects. Peter Harris (co-founder of A Rocha) is visiting Dunedin on Monday 19 February 2024.

Beverly Roberts Gaventa is someone with an infectious enthusiasm for Paul's writings. She has been invited by the University of Otago Theology Programme to give the Burns Lectures in July-August this year... and Katie would like to know if you want to attend on or before March 1.

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.

Read on for a link to the latest news from Anglican Missions, including information about their Lenten Appeal...

A new book edited by Bob Simmonds has been published on the Rev'd Henry Jenner, the "first" Bishop of Dunedin who never took his seat.

Get ready for a dynamic and inspiring Diocesan Children Ministry Hui, bringing together individuals passionate about children's ministry within the Diocese.

This year we are inviting our wider communities to join with us to refocus on Good News. Read on for Bishop Steve's message and watch a video from Palm Sunday.

Read on for links to options we have for Lenten study resources, including Lent Studies by Anne van Gend.

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

The Dunedin Diocesan Trust Board (DDTB) is an important part of our Diocese, and is currently looking for two new Trustees...

The vision of a Local House of Prayer is: ‘To see the kingdom come and God’s will be done on this particular area of earth, as in heaven.’

In April this year we will have the chance to learn from an expert about the possibilities of "Talking Circles". The workshops are open to lay and ordained alike - anyone who wants to take Jesus' call seriously to become reconciling communities. There is a limit of 15 people per workshop, so register quickly!

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

"[Lord,] when did we see you a stranger and invite you in? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you? The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:38-40

Are you a poet, a writer of hymns and songs... with something to share?