On Sunday, 21 September 2025, the Diocese of the Free State gathered at St John’s Anglican Church, Fauresmith, in the South West Archdeaconry for a day filled with faith, celebration, and creation care.
The service was marked by several significant milestones in the life of the church: a Confirmation Service, the Licensing of Lay Ministers, and the admission of new members to the St Francis Servers Guild and the St Agnes Guild.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, 18th September, in the Sasolburg Archdeaconry, members of the Mothers’ Union from St Anthony’s, Vredeford, expressed their devotion through creation care by planting a rose garden in the churchyard. This beautiful act added both colour and meaning to the parish grounds, serving as a lasting symbol of faith and nurture.
Adding to the joy of the celebrations, the Green Anglicans Movement joined in planting trees at Fauresmith as a living sign of hope and renewal. This act symbolised the church’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and its call to care for creation for generations to come.
This week’s events were a reminder that faith and creation care walk hand in hand, as the Diocese of the Free State continues to grow in discipleship, service, and responsibility for God’s world.
By: Eco-champ Mogorosi Molisapoli
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