Insights and Diocese

27th Nov 2021

The first Sunday of Advent in 2021 will be Sunday, November 28th. After a tumultuous year, there is comfort to be found when we pause…

21st Nov 2021

The Feast of Christ the King. The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, commonly referred to as the Feast of Christ…

14th Nov 2021

As I write this message I am anticipating a very busy weekend, with our Strategic Planning scheduled for Saturday and Baptisms for Sunday. I can…

7th Nov 2021

Today at our Patronal Festival we give thanks to God for the life of the saints who have gone before us. Our activities are intended…

31st Oct 2021

It is with great excitement that I await our Patronal Festival next Sunday. I am filled with wonder at the great things God is doing…

24th Oct 2021

Today we read the powerful story of Jesus healing the blind Bartimaeus. And we are encouraged in our collect to be persistent in prayer and…

17th Oct 2021

It is with great joy that we welcome our new members in today’s service. And we celebrate with their families this step in their journey…

10th Oct 2021

Today we gather as a family to give thanks to God for they way He is increasing our membership. We welcome into baptism Mpumzi and…

3rd Oct 2021

It’s hard to believe we are already in October!! This year seems to have just flown by, even though it has been tough there is…

26th Sep 2021

I have spent most of this past week attending Provincial Synod, which for those who are unfamiliar is the highest decision making body in our…

19th Sep 2021

Spring continues to tease us with her presence, bringing me a fresh sense of appreciation for how “every thing has it’s season”. As I reflect…

12th Sep 2021

I have been on a high all week from our Spirit-filled service last Sunday. Truly there was a freshness in the air, a deep joyfulness…

5th Sep 2021

Today is such a special occasion in our community. A true example of God’s great love and grace upon us as we receive the anointing…

29th Aug 2021

Today we gather in the holy place God has appointed for us to meet in a most intimate way with God, to bring before our…

22nd Aug 2021

Through this 18 months of COVID I have been praying into the invitation God offers for us to really “be and do church differently”. And…

15th Aug 2021

As I write this reflection, the weather is reminding us that winter has not yet given sway to spring. Yet, my soul still sings with…

8th Aug 2021

Tomorrow is a public holiday to commemorate the act of more than 20 000 women marching on the Union Buildings in 1956 to protest the…

1st Aug 2021

Every August, we as the community of the faithful, have the opportunity to more deeply reflect on and practice compassion. The Gospels tell us that…

25th Jul 2021

In our reading from Ephesians this morning Paul prays an extremely powerful prayer over their community. It has been a source of great comfort and…

18th Jul 2021

What an extraordinary week we have lived through. A time of great upheaval, distress, anxiety, fear, anger and sadness. A time that asks every South…

11th Jul 2021

I left you with an invitation last week to lean into God’s response to Paul – “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power…

4th Jul 2021

I left you with an invitation last week to pay attention to what God may be asking you to believe during these times. An invitation…

27th Jun 2021

Jesus says in our Gospel today “Do not be afraid, just believe”. Powerful words spoken into our current situation! There is much to be afraid…

20th Jun 2021

Today we celebrate Father’s Day, and our worship is led by Children’s Church. Echoing the readings from Scripture we are encouraged to explore the ways…

13th Jun 2021

It is clear that we are fully into this 3rd wave. And with it comes much stress, uncertainty and anxiety. Last week I shared how…

6th Jun 2021

In our Gospel this morning we see not only the religious elite, but Jesus’ own family concerned about his ministry of healing, miracles and exorcisms.…

30th May 2021

In our Old Testament reading today we see the “call of Isaiah”. This call comes at a time where he and the people of Israel…

23rd May 2021

Today we celebrate the “birthday” of the Church with the coming of the promised Holy Spirit on the disciples at Pentecost. It is a wonder-filled…

16th May 2021

Jerusha Neal writes about our Acts reading for today, focusing us on how it explores the implications of the Ascension of Jesus (which we celebrated…

9th May 2021

Our Gospel for today continues to explore Jesus’ invitation for us to “abide” in Him, the true vine. We see a three-fold movement. First, Jesus…

2nd May 2021

Our Gospel this morning invites us into the mystery of what it means to “abide” in Christ. At our first Parish Council meeting this year,…

25th Apr 2021

The familiar gospel passage of the Good Shepherd, paired with Psalm 23 has a distinct pastoral flavour that brings comfort to people who think they…

18th Apr 2021

Luke 24 verse 31: ‘Then their eyes were opened, and they recognised him…’Luke 24 verse 32: “‘Were not our hearts burning within us while he…

11th Apr 2021

Christ in Risen – He is risen indeed! And so we live as a Post-Easter people. It doesn’t mean that we get to avoid the…

4th Apr 2021

Deep gratitude to all those who have made our Easter Celebration such a meaningful encounter with God’s deep love, faithfulness and grace! To our on-line…

28th Mar 2021

Today with Palm Sunday we preview the Passion of Christ, and enter Jerusalem with Jesus. We are called to faithfully follow him through the events…

21st Mar 2021

In our Gospel this morning we see the Greeks who want to “see Jesus”. In his final public teaching Jesus tells the crowds that whoever…

14th Mar 2021

Our Gospel for today is one of the most quoted by believers. And as we enter our last portion of this Lenten journey I hope…

12th Mar 2021

30 Quotes from Sir Desmond Mpilo Tutu to inspire your day.

11th Mar 2021

Archbishop Thabo

The struggle against anti-Black racism is a common thread in the history of North America and…

10th Mar 2021

Bishop Steve brings to our attention the issue of hate speech in South Africa and the…

9th Mar 2021

Archbishop Thabo

In this post, Archbishop Thabo delivers a homily for Ash Wednesday. Preached at St George’s Cathedral,…

7th Mar 2021

In the readings set for today we are reminded that each believer is a temple for…

28th Feb 2021

In the Gospel today Jesus rebukes Peter with the words “Get behind me Satan! For you are setting your mind not on divine things but…

21st Feb 2021

Today we celebrate our 1st Sunday in Lent. If you have not yet begun your Lenten disciplines of Prayer, Fasting and Alms Giving, I encourage…

14th Feb 2021

Finance Update

During our Vestry reporting, Keenan Jansen gave the congregation an insight into the Ark Principle of Resource Allocation. This fascinating presentation showed us the importance…

14th Feb 2021

Today we hold a very strange Vestry meeting. Due to the canonical requirements which cannot be met we will NOT be electing a new Parish…

7th Feb 2021

It is with great excitement that I can confirm our Bishop has instructed in person services will resume on Sunday 14th February! I have missed…

31st Jan 2021

Our Gospel today affirms the authority of Christ over every time, circumstance and situation. This is a reassuring word to hear amidst such uncertainty. And…

24th Jan 2021

As we enter this new week we give thanks to God for the many ways that He continues to reassure us of His presence and…

20th Jan 2021

Epiphany and Epiphanytide: By Joshua Steele Epiphany is a Christian feast day celebrated on January 6 every year. It’s also known as “Three Kings’ Day.” The…

17th Jan 2021

Deep gratitude for the time off you have given me and the family. And as wonderful as it has been, I wonder if like me,…

10th Jan 2021

Dear Friends, Today we focus on the Baptism of Jesus. It is such an important event, for various reasons:• Jesus is identified as the Messiah,…

3rd Jan 2021

Dear Friends, John 12 verse 46 reads: “I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain…

30th Dec 2020

In our preparation for this new era of outreach, I call for a day of prayer and fasting on New Year’s Day, 1 January 2021,…

27th Dec 2020

Dear Friends,I am glad to be greeting you again, today, and seeing some of you, in person. The world has changed considerably, since I was…

25th Dec 2020

Beautiful saints we have come to the end of our Advent waiting, and arrived at the promise of God made to every generation—Vero Cras “Truly…

20th Dec 2020

Beautiful Saints planted by grace in this community, peace be with you. Today marks the 4th Sunday of Advent and an opportunity to do the…

18th Dec 2020

Anglican Prayer Book pg68-69 As we come to the last days of Advent it is useful to note the applicable Anthems that apply to the…

11th Dec 2020

Festive Message

Dear Beautiful saint planted by God’s grace in our community, I wanted to take a moment, as we prepare for Christ Mass, to reach out…

6th Dec 2020

Beautiful Saints planted by grace in this community, peace be with you. Over the week we have given you an opportunity to sign a PLEDGE…

2nd Dec 2020

Archbishop Thabo

The text of a sermon preached at an Ordination Service in the Cathedral of the Holy Nativity, Pietermaritzburg, on 28 November 2020: Readings: Zachariah 8: 20-23,…

2nd Dec 2020

What time is it? At first glance, it might not seem like it, but this is one of the most important questions a human being…

2nd Dec 2020

This Article is taken from the series ‘A Rookie Anglican Guide’ and looks specifically at Advent. What is Advent? Advent is the first season of…

29th Nov 2020

Beautiful Saints planted by grace in this community, peace be with you. Today we begin our liturgical year with the Season of Advent. It was…

29th Nov 2019

Finance Update

In keeping with our policy of complete transparency regarding our financial reporting kindly see below an excerpt from our finance pack for October 2020. Income…

12th Nov 2018

Messy Church

Messy Church is a Christ-centred gathering of people of all ages and abilities – inviting you into a relaxed space with an opportunity to explore…