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Ko Te Tonga kei te Karaka - The South Calling: 6 March 2025

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.

Contents

Hope for the Future

Faith, Hope and Love: Be transformed this Easter

by Vicar-General Jan Clark

This Lent and Easter we focus on the Good News that following Jesus still brings to our world.

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Lent

Lent 2025 Study Resources

by Anne van Gend

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

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

World Day of Prayer Friday 7 March 2025

by Andrew Metcalfe

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.

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Anglican Missions Lent Appeal 2025

Anglican Missions Lenten Appeal 2025

by Anglican Missions

Ontong, Java... and Hope for the Holy Land.

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Video: A snapshot of Anglican Missions

Supporting Anglican Missions in 2026

by Dot Muir

An update from the Diocese of Dunedin Mission Enabler, Dot Muir... and a request to continue to give generously.

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Enabling Good Lives

Disability Ministry: Updated Lent Resources 2025 and Hearing Awareness Month

by Andrew Metcalfe

Kia ora, Greetings, Bula, Malo, Talofa, Namaste as we continue our Lenten Journey and also Hearing Awareness Month:

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Lent - Easter 2025

Lent and Easter Advertising 2025

by Andrew Metcalfe

We are gearing up to advertise services and other events over the Lent-Easter period throughout the Diocese... and need your help.

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Headstone, Back Cemetery, Milton

Milton Cemetery Memorial Stone unveiling

by Andrew Metcalfe

You are warmly invited to join us for the Unveiling of the Memorial Stone for the 79 early Tokomairiro settlers known to be interred in the Church of England Burial Ground on Back Road, Milton.

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Everyday people doing extraordinary things

Everyday People Doing Extraordinary Things: Become a Caregiver

by Sarah Thornton

Anglican Family Care are seeking to expand our team of volunteer caregivers to provide regular opportunities for Dunedin whānau to recharge their batteries.

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Balclutha Anglican Parish 150th

150 Years of South Otago Anglicans

by Andrew Metcalfe

St Mark's, Balclutha will be celebrating 150 years over three days from Anzac Day (25th April) this year.

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Video: Governance Workshop for Officers and Trustees

Governance Workshop for Officers and Trustees

by Andrew Metcalfe

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 profit charity sector, including churches and church related organisations...

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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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Ministry Unit Safeguarding Annual Audit 2025

by Rev. John Graveston

Each year the Diocese requires ministry units to complete a Safeguarding Aduit for presentation at their ministry unit AGM. This is your friendly reminder to do so.

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Rev'd Arnold Spencer Smith (image in memorial window, All Saints, Dunedin)

Remembering Arnold Spencer-Smith @ All Saints Dunedin

by Michael Wallace

Saturday March 8th 2025 is when the 109th anniversary of the death of Rev. Arnold Spencer-Smith is being delebrated at All Saints' Church, Dunedin.

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Coventry Cross

Coventry Cross comes to Otago Peninsula Parish

by Andrew Metcalfe

Many of you will be familiar with how Coventary was severely bombed during Word War 2, with the destruction of its Cathedral.

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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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Archbishop of Canterbury Consultation

Consultation on the nomination of the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury

by Andrew Metcalfe

The Church of England and the Crown Nominations Commission have opened a public consultation across the Anglican Communion, inviting feedback on what qualities, values, and vision the future Archbishop should embody.

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Interfaith

Ecumenical and Interfaith Opportunities

by Tikanga Pakeha Ecumenical Group

Tikanga Pakeha Ecumenical Group (TPEG) has a number of events and opportunities to bring to your attention

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Chrism Oils

Chrism Eucharists 2025

by Diocesan Office

An invitation to gather this Holy Week at a Chrism Eucharist, with fellowship and light supper to follow.....

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Replies appreciated

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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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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Repurposing gift cards

Do you have unused gift cards or vouchers?

by Donna Davidson

Anglican Family Care is seeking donations of any unwanted or soon-to-expire vouchers or gift cards to use for fundraising raffles.

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Ancient Ruins, Turkey

In The Footsteps of St Paul

by Andrew Metcalfe

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 delve deeper into the origins of the Christian faith?

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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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