On Monday, 6 October 2025, members of the Girls and Boys Friendly Society (GBFS) from the Diocese of Cape Town gathered at Cape Town International Airport to warmly welcome the World GFS President, Ms Lois Frankforter. Following the joyful reception, members proceeded to St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church in Langa, where a welcome Eucharist was celebrated, led by the Bishop of Table Bay, the Right Revd. Joshua Louw.
Because members of the Diocese were unable to attend the national GBFS conference, the Green Anglicans hosted a special environmental session with the same theme as that presented at the national gathering.
During this session, Revd. Rachel Mash, the Provincial Green Anglicans Coordinator, spoke passionately about the Christian call to care for God’s creation. She encouraged members to transform GBFS Cape Town into a “Green GBFS” by adopting eco-friendly practices within their parishes and communities.
Bino Makhalanyane, representing the Green Anglicans, led an interactive session unpacking the Fifth Mark of Mission: “To strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth.” Using the Community Mapping Toolkit, members explored practical ways each GBFS branch could live out this mission by adopting and caring for a small area within their church premises.
Each branch will work towards implementing its environmental action plan by Easter 2026, with a special award planned for the most impactful and creative project.
This gathering not only celebrated the global fellowship of GFS but also renewed the Diocese of Cape Town’s commitment to faithful environmental stewardship, ensuring that young people continue to connect their faith with action for creation care.
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