Safety, Freedom, Welcome and Worship...
A message from Bishop Steve asking us to continue to reflect on vaccinations and our ministry as the body of Christ.
Visit this articleSome more guidance around Privacy in Faith Communities, ongoing thinking on vaccinations and we continue to reflect on the importance of God's creation.
Click here for a printable version of this newsletter. If you have any articles for inclusion in the next edition, please forward these to bishops.pa@calledsouth.org.nz by 9 am Monday 15 November. We appreciate any news and photos you have to pass on.
Remember that we are at Alert Level 2: We are wearing our face coverings to church, scanning or signing in, while continuing with non-contact forms of worship including communion in one kind only. Many places are now open for worship, check out our website for options. Make sure you follow Government Advice to keep yourselves and others safe. The Diocesan office is open Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm, please let us know if you want to visit (03 488 0820) and bring your face covering with you. All staff based at Peter Mann House (Diocesan Office) have been doubly vaccinated.
Opportunities for daily prayer can be found on our Prayer Resources web page and for Sunday worship here.
Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: ISSN 2744-6514
Contents
Privacy Act 2020 Guidelines for Churches
The Privacy Act 2020 took effect on 1 December 2020. The privacy principles remain the same but there are changes to the way these are enforced. Read on for a reminder of what is required at a local level.
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Young Anglicans Share A Message of Hope
Young Anglicans shared a message of hope for the environment with Anglican Bishops worldwide, to coincide with COP26 and the Lambeth Conference next year.
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Free Public Transport
A number of Anglican organisations have joined a coalition calling on the Government to fund free fares for public transport, starting with low-income groups and under-25s.
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10 Steps to Less Waste in 10 Months
One of our Five Marks of Mission is to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and re-new the life of the earth. Here is Step 10 of the challenge for the month of November
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Dunedin Night Shelter Trust
Many in the wider Dunedin area will be aware of the great work the Night Shelter Trust do. Their latest newsletter is worth a read...
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2022 Bird Calendar - Fundraiser for Missions
Photos from Kit Girling have once again been into a calendar, which is available to purchase.
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Coronavirus Covid-19 Update: Level 2 Alert Information and Links to advice
We moved to Alert Level 2 at 11.59 pm on Tuesday 7 September 2021. This has meant some adjustments for faith communities, with a requirement for contract tracing, up to 100 people only indoors and encouragement to wear face coverings. The Diocesan office is open Monday to Friday 9 to 3 pm, please let us know if you want to visit (03 488 0820) and bring your face covering with you.
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Upcoming Events
Have a look at a range of events throughout the Diocese and beyond...
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REMINDER: Diocesan Ministry School: Saturday 20 November 2021, 10am - 4pm.
REGISTRATIONS DUE BY 10 NOVEMBER
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Bishop’s Companions Programme
I am very excited about the Bishop’s Companions Programme (BCP) we are launching in 2022 for our Diocese.
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Keeping Control of your Website
Websites are great at connecting us with our communities, but we are aware that some parishes have endured some real difficulties with them. This ranges from losing control of them if a key person moves on, or losing the site altogether if a domain name subscription lapses and is then on-sold. Is this you? We can help...
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Get one. Give one. Campaign
The Get one. Give one. Campaign is an opportunity for Anglicans in Aotearoa New Zealand to pay it forward to others as we receive our vaccines for free (and now all over 12 years can book in!). Over $126k has been given so far to the Get One. Give One. campaign ...can you help increase this even more?
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Updated: Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19 Vaccination and the Christian Response
Not sure where to go for the right information about vaccines? We have the latest update in the following article.
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