Diocese of Dunedin
Our bumper pānui leads us into Lent as we commit ourselves to following to Way of Jesus to the cross...
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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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Faith, Hope and Love: Be transformed this Easter
This Lent and Easter we focus on the Good News that following Jesus still brings to our world. Read more…Lent 2025 Study Resources
Read on for links to options we have for Lenten study resources, including Lent Studies by Anne van Gend. Read more…World Day of Prayer Friday 7 March 2025
World Day of Prayer is an international, inter-church organisation led by women which enables us to hear the thoughts, hopes, concerns ... Read more…Anglican Missions Lenten Appeal 2025
Ontong, Java... and Hope for the Holy Land. Read more…Video: Supporting Anglican Missions in 2026
An update from the Diocese of Dunedin Mission Enabler, Dot Muir... and a request to continue to give generously. Read more…Disability Ministry: Updated Lent Resources 2025 and Hearing Awareness Month
Kia ora, Greetings, Bula, Malo, Talofa, Namaste as we continue our Lenten Journey and also Hearing Awareness Month: Read more…Lent and Easter Advertising 2025
We are gearing up to advertise services and other events over the Lent-Easter period throughout the Diocese... and need your help. Read more…Milton Cemetery Memorial Stone unveiling
You are warmly invited to join us for the Unveiling of the Memorial Stone for the 79 early Tokomairiro settlers known to be interred ... Read more…Everyday People Doing Extraordinary Things: Become a Caregiver
Anglican Family Care are seeking to expand our team of volunteer caregivers to provide regular opportunities for Dunedin whānau to ... Read more…150 Years of South Otago Anglicans
St Mark's, Balclutha will be celebrating 150 years over three days from Anzac Day (25th April) this year. Read more…Video: Governance Workshop for Officers and Trustees
Missed out on this? We have a recording of the session with Steven Moe, one of the leading NZ figures on governance in the not for ... 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…Ministry Unit Safeguarding Annual Audit 2025
Each year the Diocese requires ministry units to complete a Safeguarding Aduit for presentation at their ministry unit AGM. This is ... Read more…Remembering Arnold Spencer-Smith @ All Saints Dunedin
Saturday March 8th 2025 is when the 109th anniversary of the death of Rev. Arnold Spencer-Smith is being delebrated at All Saints' ... Read more…Coventry Cross comes to Otago Peninsula Parish
Many of you will be familiar with how Coventary was severely bombed during Word War 2, with the destruction of its Cathedral. 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…Consultation on the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury
The Church of England and the Crown Nominations Commission have opened a public consultation across the Anglican Communion, inviting ... Read more…Ecumenical and Interfaith Opportunities
Tikanga Pakeha Ecumenical Group (TPEG) has a number of events and opportunities to bring to your attention Read more…Chrism Eucharists 2025
An invitation to gather this Holy Week at a Chrism Eucharist, with fellowship and light supper to follow..... 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…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…Do you have unused gift cards or vouchers?
Anglican Family Care is seeking donations of any unwanted or soon-to-expire vouchers or gift cards to use for fundraising raffles. Read more…In The Footsteps of St Paul
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of an early Christian church in the first century AD? Or are you curious to ... 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…
