How to be a Young Green Anglican In the Anglican Church a young person is treasured as the light and future of the church today. As we think of the future , young people have to be aware of all the social issues that will impact their lives either directly or indirectly, including the state …
An important article in the ‘Anglican World’ regarding fracking Anglican world article
Archbishop Desmond Tutu – A Birthday with a difference! Like every other thing he does differently, Archbishop emeritus Desmond Tutu celebrated his 82nd at Joe Slovo informal settlement near Cape Town picking up litter in the streets. He was joined by primary kids from a neighboring school, members of The Desmond and Leah Tutu Foundation …
St James Church takes the lead! St James Church has taken a lead in the small town of Ladybrand in terms of recycling. Their recycling station was launched by Duarte Hugo, deputy director for Environmental Affairs. The congregation was asked to separate their tins, plastic, paper and glass and to bring them along on a …
Don’t frack with South Africa! Anglicans joined the more than 200 people who marched three kilometers in strong winds to the Shell offices in Cape Town to register their objections to fracking in South Africa. NGOs. Fracking, a process of drilling and injecting water and toxic chemicals into the ground at high pressures to release …
Saving Princess Vlei The Dioceses of False Bay and Cape Town have thrown their weight behind the “Save Princess Vlei Campaign.” This is a beautiful lake and public space which is being threated by the construction of a mall. The service was opened by Bishop Margaret Vertue and the worship led by St Augustine’s …
ACSA Provincial Offices plant the Braehead Community Garden The Provincial office where Hope Africa, Growing the Church, Anglican Aids, The Environmental Office and the Provincial Treasury are situated decided to use an unused plot of land to start the Braehead Community Garden. We are all learning new skills and look forward to enjoying the fruits …
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Diocesan Field workers in Niassa teach new skills Diocesan Field workers in Niassa Diocese (Mozambique) are known as ‘adeptos’ -this word means ‘fans’ like soccer fans. Their job is to empower members of different congregations and then to stand back and cheer and encourage from the side. The parish of Messumba learned about food …
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Anglican Students plant trees for Arbour month The Anglican Students’ Federation called on all regions to plant a tree to commemorate arbour month (September). To lead in society one must be aware of the problems facing society which are not limited to inequality. Our world is in danger much more today than in the past, …
Tree-Planting Ceremony at the Church of the Holy Spirit The Holy Spirit Parish received a donation of 35 indigenous trees including yellow wood and olive trees. Ten were planted at the parish and the rest were donated to the eco-congregation cluster (churches of other denominations). Mr. Chris Wild, from Food and Trees for …
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