Sunday 17 April 2022

Sermon delivered at the Easter Vigil, St George's Cathedral, Cape Town

Lections: Romans 6:3-11; Psalm 114; Luke 24:1-12.

Christ is Risen! Christ is Risen indeed! Alleluia!

Sisters and Brothers in Christ, as we hear again the glorious story of the Resurrection and its message of new beginnings, may each one of you experience the fullness of Christ’s gift of abundant life. May you know the joy, the hope and the peace that Easter brings.

Thursday 14 April 2022

Sermon for Maundy Thursday 2022

Preached at the Renewal of Vows and Chrism Mass of the Diocese of Cape Town on Maundy Thursday at Mark's Church, Athlone: 

Exodus 12: 1-4, 11-14; Psalm 116: 1-2, 11-18; 1 Corinthians 11: 23-2: John 13: 1-17, 31b-35

In the name of God, Creator, Son, Redeemer and Holy Spirit, Sustainer of life, Amen.

It is so good to see you all again! A warm welcome to those who have joined the Diocese since the last renewal of clergy vows or those who have been elected to new roles within the Diocese or placed in new parishes. Thank you to all the staff, the Diocesan staff at Braehead House and elsewhere, and to the staff at Bishopscourt and the Provincial Office, especially to Canon Charleen and Bishop Joshua for leading and managing Diocesan affairs.