Charge delivered to the Sixth Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Umzimvubu, 28-29 August 2015, by the Most Revd Dr Thabo Makgoba, Archbishop and Metropolitan:
Theme: Law and Grace
Sunday, 30 August 2015
Wednesday, 26 August 2015
Call to Prayer for Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Bishop Charles Albertyn
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba calls on Anglicans in the Diocese of Cape
Town to say special prayers for Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu
at their Sunday services on August 30.
The Diocese is also arranging a Prayer Service for Archbishop Tutu at the Church of the Resurrection, Bonteheuwel, at 3pm on Sunday September 6.
The service will enable people to gather in a public act of worship to support Father Desmond and the Tutu family as he recovers from infection and to celebrate his continuing ministry and presence among us.
It will also give us the opportunity to offer prayers for our deeply-loved former Bishop Suffragan, Bishop Charles Albertyn, who is very ill at the moment.
Choirs, poets, brass bands and the Bonteheuwel-based Jazz Academy are all being asked to showcase their talents at the September 6 service.
The Church of the Resurrection is at 24 David Profit Street, Bonteheuwel.
GPS: 33°56'45.0"S 18°32'38.3"E
Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/swWMp
The Diocese is also arranging a Prayer Service for Archbishop Tutu at the Church of the Resurrection, Bonteheuwel, at 3pm on Sunday September 6.
The service will enable people to gather in a public act of worship to support Father Desmond and the Tutu family as he recovers from infection and to celebrate his continuing ministry and presence among us.
It will also give us the opportunity to offer prayers for our deeply-loved former Bishop Suffragan, Bishop Charles Albertyn, who is very ill at the moment.
Choirs, poets, brass bands and the Bonteheuwel-based Jazz Academy are all being asked to showcase their talents at the September 6 service.
The Church of the Resurrection is at 24 David Profit Street, Bonteheuwel.
GPS: 33°56'45.0"S 18°32'38.3"E
Google maps: http://goo.gl/maps/swWMp
Tuesday, 25 August 2015
Anglicans called to join worldwide Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
Anglican Communion bishops beat the drum for climate justice
(From the Anglican Communion News Service)
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, has called on Anglicans everywhere to join Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran and other Christians in a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September.
(From the Anglican Communion News Service)
The Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, has called on Anglicans everywhere to join Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Lutheran and other Christians in a World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation on 1 September.
Monday, 24 August 2015
Sermon at a Combined Confirmation Service for Anglican Schools in Cape Town
Sermon preached at Herschel Girls School on Sunday 23rd August 2015:
Readings: 1 Kings 8:22-30; Psalm 84; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69
May I speak in the name of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Readings: 1 Kings 8:22-30; Psalm 84; Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69
May I speak in the name of God who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
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| Archbishop Thabo had the "rare and humbling opportunity" to confirm Paballo Makgoba and her friends. |
Saturday, 15 August 2015
Thanksgiving and Farewell Service for Nomfundo Kwini, Johannesburg
Genesis 3:8-15; Psalm 113; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 11:27-28
May I speak in the name of God who is Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.
Dear Nomfundo and Kwini family, what a joy it is for Lungi and I to share in today’s celebrations! Thank you for your invitation to preach and celebrate at this farewell Mass on the Feast of St Mary the Virgin.
May I speak in the name of God who is Creator, Redeemer and Sustainer. Amen.
Dear Nomfundo and Kwini family, what a joy it is for Lungi and I to share in today’s celebrations! Thank you for your invitation to preach and celebrate at this farewell Mass on the Feast of St Mary the Virgin.
Sunday, 2 August 2015
To the Laos – To the People of God - Theological Education Sunday
Dear People of God,
We bring a special focus across Southern Africa this month to the importance of training Anglicans for ministry, leading up to Theological Education Sunday on August 23. But in South Africa, we also mark Women's Day, so a word about that also.
At the Elective Assembly we held in the Diocese of Natal last month - where the diocese elected Bishop Dino Gabriel, currently the Bishop of Zululand, as Natal's new bishop - an articulate young woman challenged us never to forget the needs of women in the elective process. We would do well to heed her words as we select leaders and make other choices as the leadership of the church.
On Theological Education Sunday last year, we raised about a million rand for the College of the Transfiguration (COTT), our full-time training institution for the ordained ministry. This year, we are appealing to all of you again to give generously.
We bring a special focus across Southern Africa this month to the importance of training Anglicans for ministry, leading up to Theological Education Sunday on August 23. But in South Africa, we also mark Women's Day, so a word about that also.
At the Elective Assembly we held in the Diocese of Natal last month - where the diocese elected Bishop Dino Gabriel, currently the Bishop of Zululand, as Natal's new bishop - an articulate young woman challenged us never to forget the needs of women in the elective process. We would do well to heed her words as we select leaders and make other choices as the leadership of the church.
On Theological Education Sunday last year, we raised about a million rand for the College of the Transfiguration (COTT), our full-time training institution for the ordained ministry. This year, we are appealing to all of you again to give generously.