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Anglican Church honours Cape Town Lay woman: Gail Allen The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) has given its highest award for lay members of the church to Mrs Gail Allen, PAGE 3 in recognition of over a quarter a century working for its central structures and for her WOMEN BISHOPS service in her local parish church. She has AT SYNOD served under three Primates and assisted a considerable larger number of Provincial Ex- ecutive Officers. She is a long-term member, and organist, at St Luke’s, Diep River.

Since 1988, Mrs Allen has worked as Sec- retary, then PA, to the Provincial Executive Officer and then as Provincial Administra- PAGE 4 tive Officer. In its citation for the award, the NEW PEO FOR THE Church applauded her ‘conscientious com- PROVINCE mitment, hard work, and eye for detail’ as SERVING WITH DISTINCTION: Gail Allen (right) received ‘an adept and effective administrator’. In the Order of Simon of Cyrene at Provincial Synod 2013. his Charge to Provincial Synod, Archbishop Thabo Makgoba recorded particular thanks to Mrs Allen ‘who has ensured the smooth Provincial Synod observes running of more Synods than we can count.’ In those days, Provincial Synods lasted for a time of silence ten days, and Provincial Standing Commit- tees and Synods of Bishops each for the best Silence was observed at the opening service of Provincial Synod PAGE 5 part of a week. Though with fewer dioceses, for the Cape Town businessman, Mr James Thomas killed in last THABO MBEKI the number of participants was smaller than month’s terrorist attacks at Nairobi’s Westgate Mall. James was SPEAKS AT SYNOD today, the technology of those times meant due to have attended the Synod meeting as a delegate of our dio- the burden to be shouldered was by no cese. Throughout the meeting of Synod, Mr Thomas’ empty place means less. was marked by his name plate, flowers and a candle. The Synod also observed silence in memory of former Archbishop Philip Rus- In this, and in the outworking of her deep sell who died in July. Archbishop Emeritus Russell headed the faith in her local church, she has served the Anglican Church of Southern Africa from 1980 to 1986. church with distinction. Pictured below is the Diocese of Cape Town contingent at Synod, The Order of Simon of Cyrene was estab- standing with James’ empty place. Photos: Bellah Zulu ACNS PAGE 6 lished in 1960 when it was authorised ‘for TRIBUTE TO distinguished lay service to the Church of the ++ PHILIP Province of Southern Africa’. The award was made to Mrs Allen at the opening session of the Provincial Synod of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa in October 2013. With an award also being made to businessman and philanthropist Saki Macozoma, he noted that people may be called to serve God in many ways, from ‘faithful service in the structures PAGE 7 of the church’ through to being ‘salt and light EMMANUEL GIVES in the highest echelons of our country’s mov- THANKS ers and shakers’.

VOLVOL 63 63 NO. NO. 09 05 FIRST FIRST PUBLISHED PUBLISHED 20 20 DECEMBER DECEMBER 1950 1950 NOVEMBER MARCH 2013 2013 Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE NOVEMBER 2013

CLASSIFIEDS Editorial THE GOOD HOPE There are so many people in our midsts, closer Editor: Rebecca Malambo than we think, fighting a battle. The battle of poor health, terminal illnesses, rejection, retrenchment, Address: loneliness, abuse, the list goes on. What is our re- The Good Hope action to helping someone who faces a battle? Do CONSTANTIABERG we go on with life and the thinking that it doesn’t PO Box 1932, FUNERAL HOME affect us so why worry and involve ourselves or do Cape Town 8000 we do what Jesus would - Listen - not judge, be a Tel: 021 469 3766 Preferential prices. prayerful ear and affirm them. People tend to have Fax: 021 4651571 24 hour service the perception that negative things won’t happen High ethical standards as member of to them and are less compassionate to those need- E-mail address: National Funeral Directors Assoc SA ing that little bit of extra care. Walking in another’s shoes is easier said than done but to focus on the [email protected] 85 Kenilworth Road, Kenilworth words, ‘What would Jesus do’ can make the situa- Printed by: tion more bearable. He only focusses on love, and (cnr Rosmead Avenue) its free. 021 671 2400 Love and Light, Rebecca Alan Lindhorst

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Roman 14:19 “Let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3 Two women Bishops at Provincial Synod

While the ACSA had two women Bishops at its Provincial Synod for the first time, it also passed a motion pressing for better gender bal- ance in its meetings and structures.

The Rt Revd Ellinah Wamukoya was consecrated Bishop of Swazi- land in November 2012 and the Rt Revd Margaret Vertue in January 2013, and were among eight new bishops at the Synod.

In his address to the opening session of the Synod, Archbishop Mak- goba recalled his words at the previous meeting of Synod, ‘Those of you who were here three years ago will remember me admitting I dreamed of consecrating a woman bishop for our Province – by the grace of God, we now have two!’

Nonetheless, participants in the meeting noted that among Synod members, men outnumbered women by more than three to one, and so a motion was passed calling on steps to be taken to work towards GENDER JUSTICE: The Rt Revds Margaret Vertue (left) and Ellinah Wamukoya at Provincial Synod. Photo: Bellah Zulu ACNS a more equal balance particularly in key bodies of the Church.

Historic greetings to Drought and threat of Famine in Anglicans from the Angola and Namibia Council of African The Province voiced its concern at regions, which lie within the Angli- the current drought in Angola and can Church of Southern Africa. It Instituted Churches Namibia, and the threat of famine gave thanks for the swift response that it brings. Its Provincial Synod, of the Namibian Government, UN heard about the severe conditions agencies, European Commission In a historic first, the Council of African Instituted in northern Namibia and southern and Lutheran World Federation, and Churches of South Africa sent greetings to the Pro- Angola, and the prospects of ter- committed the Anglican Church to vincial Synod of the ACSA. The Council of African rible hardship that may lie ahead. contribute assistance coordinated Instituted Churches of South Africa was among the The Synod passed a motion send- through its social development body, ecumenical guests invited to the Provincial Synod. ing greetings to the people of those HOPE Africa. Revd Senamo Molisiwa of the African Independent Churches’ Development Programme addressed the Anglican meeting, expressing the Council’s apprecia- tion for the deepening partnership shared between the two Christian bodies. His greeting was met with Anglican Church challenges warm applause. Both share in membership of the South African Council of Churches. SADTU and affirms good teaching

The Province has called on church vice. However the Synod said it also members who also belong to the South recognised “the care, dedication and African Democratic Teachers’ Union ei- commitment of many teachers all over ther to “transform the trade union into Southern Africa” and thanked “the ded- a body that truly serves the cause of icated officials in our various depart- education, or resign from SADTU.” ments of education, at provincial and national level.” The Church’s Provincial Synod, adopt- ed a resolution which also: Condemned The resolution was proposed by the “corruption and laziness which de- Very Revd Andrew Hunter, Dean of Gra- prives our children of the education hamstown, and seconded by the Revd they deserve”; Called on SADTU “to Matt Esau of the Diocese of Cape Town. refrain from destructive stay-aways”; ECUMENICAL GREETING: The Revd Sanamo asked Parliament to declare the teach- It was adopted with only a few dissent- Molisiwa. Photo: Bellah Zulu ACNS ing profession to be an essential ser- ing voices.

“Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust Him, and He will helpe you.” Psalm 37:5 Page 4 THE GOOD HOPE NOVEMBER 2013 ACSA completes Adoption of Anglican Covenant

The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) has adopted the Anglican Communion Covenant. Its Pro- vincial Synod unanimously voted to ratify the decision taken at its previous meeting in 2010 to adopt the Covenant. This completes the legal process.

The Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Thabo Makgoba, proposed the motion. He emphasised ACSA’s commit- ment to being at the heart of Anglican life, often acting as a bridge-builder, and drawing on its own experienc- es of living with considerable diversity and wrestling with difference. NEW PEO FOR THE PROVINCE: The Revd Willie Mostert, was licenced at Pro- Seconding the motion, the Dean of the Province, Bish- vincial Synod by Archbishop Thabo Makgoba. Photo: Bellah Zulu ACNS op Rubin Philip of Natal, quoted from the Introduction to the Covenant:

6. To covenant together is not intended to change the Anglican Church considers character of this Anglican expression of Christian faith. Rather, we recognise the importance of renewing in a solemn way our commitment to one another, and Pastoral reponse to Civil Unions to the common understanding of faith and order we have received, so that the bonds of affection which The Anglican Church of Southern Africa has urged its bishops to provide hold us together may be re-affirmed and intensified. guidelines for giving pastoral care to same-sex couples who have entered We do this in order to reflect, in our relations with one civil unions under South African law. The Church’s ruling Provincial Synod, another, God’s own faithfulness and promises towards adopted a resolution urging its Synod of Bishops to finalise guidelines “as us in Christ (2 Cor 1.20-22). soon as possible”. The Church neither marries same-sex couples, nor ordains or licenses priests or deacons who live in same-sex unions. This is in line With debate only addressing a minor wording amend- with the practice of the worldwide Anglican Communion. However, in the ment, the motion was passed without dissent. words of the Right Revd Martin Breytenbach, Bishop of St Mark the Evan- gelist, during a debate at the Synod, “civil unions are a reality, whether we like it or not.” Proposing the resolution, Bishop Breytenbach acknowledged The Province affirms he was on the “conservative” side of the debate. But, he continued, all God’s people needed pastoral care and “we have people in our church who are same-gender couples who regard themselves as married, even though I find support for Farlam it difficult to accept.” Commission of The Right Revd Garth Counsell of Table Bay – from the Diocese of Cape Town, which is seen as more open to recognising same-sex marriage – said the resolution was “not talking about same sex- marriage or whether we will Inquiry into the do that or not.” It was rather about “confronting legal reality”. “Within our membership we do have people who have exercised their right to be in com- Marikana Massacre mitted civil unions, and the reality is that they are fully committed members of our church. We have a responsibility to be pastorally caring to people in The Anglican Church of Southern Africa (ACSA) passed our pews irrespective of who they are.” Bishop Breytenbach said the guide- a motion of support for the work of the Marikana Com- lines being worked upon involved “living with tension”. He referred to the mission of Inquiry. church’s breadth of approaches to the issues it faces: on some, rulings might bind the whole church across Southern Africa. On others, individual dioceses The Church sent its particular greetings to the Chair could have discretion to adopt their own guidelines. There might also be of the Commission, Judge Ian Farlam, who also serves situations in which priests could exercise their own discretion, sometimes as the ACSA Chancellor. in consultation with their bishops, and some matters might be left to the individual consciences of church members. He also highlighted the need to It described his work as both ‘responsible’ and ‘chal- look at the guidelines within the wider context of the church’s approaches to lenging’, as he steers the inquiry into the massacre of marriage, divorce, polygamy and other related perspectives. August 2012.

The Right Revd Jo Seoka, Bishop of Pretoria pointed to the human realities at Motion: This Synod extends warm greetings and the stake. He referred to the pain expressed to him by a young man who wanted assurance of our on-going prayers and support to our to marry his partner. The man accepted that a priest could not marry him, Provincial Chancellor, Judge Ian Farlam, as he contin- but he was hurt by the fact that his father, an Anglican parishioner, could not ues the reponsibility and challenging task of chairing escort him down the aisle without breaching church norms. the Commission of Inquiry into the Marikana massa- cre.

Psalm 71:5 “You have been my hope, Sovereign Lord, my confidence since my youth.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 5 Thabo Mbeki calls on Churches at Provincial Synod to raise their voices and act

Former South African president Thabo Mbeki criticised the country’s churches for ‘demobilising’ after the end of apartheid and called on them to become more active in responding to the challenges faced by society. He was addressing the three-yearly Provincial Synod of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, which was held in Benoni.

Before his address, he lit a candle in memory of a lay representative to the Synod, James Thomas, who was killed in the al-Shabaab at- tack on Westgate Mall in Nairobi on September 21. He also joined in lighting two further candles with the Archbishop of Cape Town, Dr Thabo Makgoba, who also offered prayers, for Nelson Mandela’s con- tinuing well-being, and for the continent of Africa in which Mr Mbeki has been involved in various mediation and diplomatic initiatives.

Mr Mbeki said that during apartheid, ‘one of our principal fighters for liberation here was the church.’ But since liberation, ‘one of the things that has happened here is that the church has become demo- world who have designs on our continent and who will no doubt carry bilised. It has distanced itself in a way from responding as it used to out their programs whatever we think.’ Criticising ‘weak leadership’ respond to national challenges and has disappeared somewhere over in Africa, he added that ‘there used to be a time when the rest of the the horizon. ‘My sense is that the voice of the church is not as strong world had an African agenda, at least they said they tried to address now as it used to be at a time when we need that strong voice.’ He an African agenda, which agenda had been verified by Africans.’ said that not only churches but civil society had tended to say in ef- fect: ‘We have now elected our government and the government must Now, however, forces outside Africa ‘no longer have an African agen- deliver.’ But, he added, ‘The idea that the government will deliver and da’ but one ‘they have set themselves.’ He cited the United Nations we do nothing is wrong.’ Security Council’s authorisation of the use of force in Libya as an example. In response to a question, Mr Mbeki confirmed that he was Asked for an example of how the churches should act, Mr Mbeki said engaged with Swaziland, though doing so ‘without calling press con- many crimes of violence against persons in South Africa were com- ferences’. Agreeing with a comment that South Africans, through the mitted between Friday and Sunday evenings, were clearly linked with media and through other channels, were not well informed about the alcohol, and the ‘overwhelming majority’ of victims were people who rest of the continent, he spoke about his own role in Sudan and South lived in black townships. There were churches in all these communi- Sudan. He and his fellow panel-members were optimistic that both ties: ‘What intervention does it (the church as a whole) make?’ Say- countries were moving further away from the possibility of renewed ing that ‘the leadership of the church is sorely missed’ he expressed conflict, even if there were complex outstanding issues to resolve. gladness that the Synod had been reflecting on this, and on how to contribute to tackling the particular challenges of the education sec- He warned that South Africans must ‘learn the lesson of South Su- tor. Extending his criticism to churches on the rest of the continent, he dan’, and not ‘retreat to tribalism. We should look at South Sudan asked what the continent’s principal ecumenical body, the All Africa and see that we must not sacrifice the national cohesion we have Conference of Churches, was doing. ‘I don’t know where it is. It was built over a long time, just because it might bring something to my one of your major African voices which is no longer heard in a situa- pocket.’ He commended the initiative for reconciliation and nation tion in which in reality Africa needs to speak louder about itself and its building among South Sudan’s many strong tribal identities that is concerns than ever before. ‘It is clear that because of the reduction of being spearheaded by the Archbishop of Sudan, a guest at Provincial that voice, that African voice on African issues, there are others in the Synod.

Anglican Church welcomes the Archbishop of Sudan The Most Revd Daniel Deng Bul, Archbishop of the Episcopal and stronger,” he said. About four million of the 12 million people Church of the Sudan (ECS), has appealed to Anglicans in South- of South Sudan were Anglicans. But because of the war, the ECS ern Africa to help his “traumatised” people to overcome the effects was still “an infant church” and its people were traumatised. of decades of war. Addressing the Provincial Synod, Archbishop Deng also appealed to ACSA to lobby the South African govern- “They are wounded spiritually. They need care. They need help,” ment to help resolve outstanding conflicts between Sudan and the Archbishop Deng said. He told the Synod that he had been ap- new state of South Sudan. pointed by President Salva Kiir of South Sudan to chair a commit- tee to promote healing and reconciliation in the country, which Sharing the mission challenges of his church, Archbishop Deng was still beset by ethnic tensions and the difficulty of reintegrating told of how South Sudan had been founded as a new, separate people returning home after long periods living abroad. Southern nation two years ago in the wake of a “bitter war” which had been Africa could bring to South Sudan its experience with education waged between the north and the south for the best part of 45 and reconciliation: “We have no tools. We have no capacity. We years. “Because Jesus is with us, the church has become stronger look to Southern Africa for help.” This is an editted extract.

“Let yourselves be pulled into a way of life shaped by God’s life, a life energetic and blazing with holiness.” 1 Peter 1:15 Page 6 THE GOOD HOPE NOVEMBER 2013 Tribute to Archbishop Emeritus Philip Russell

At the south-eastern tip of Africa, the warm change and it must change now.” He was a waters of the Indian Ocean wash up against true leader in that he did not make grandi- an ancient land. They meet the rolling hills ose statements about good ideas that were which cascade down from the high peaks never going to happen. His way was to move of the Drakensberg Mountains. The barrier people on to what could be achieved. To of spears. It is a rich and fertile land lush get people to a position where going back and green, teeming with life. It is a meeting would just not make sense. So it was that place of peoples. It was into this world, that, the Church was ready to accept his black in October 1919, Philip Welsford Richmond successor, Desmond Tutu, when Philip de- Russell was born. cided to retire in August 1986.

It was a different world then - no internet, He fought to advance the rights of women, mobiles or TV. Scarcely a landline phone. especially within the Church where he in- It was, though, an idyllic time to be a boy. volved them more in decision - making and Plenty of space to grow and play - and the helped pave the way for women priests. He chance to begin to think. So what was the was an environmentalist, from long before it story then, which took this young boy to be- became a popular movement. He demanded come a man who could stand in the spot- An uncle once said to me, “Philip is an ambi- better care for the disabled. He did these light - armed only with his faith - and take on tious man.” He was, but he was not ambi- things because he believed in two command- the bullies of apartheid. A man who guided tious in the egotistical sense. He was ambi- ments - to love God and to love one another. a Church through deep structural change tious to make the most of the talents he had and healed rifts that threatened to tear the and to offer those talents in service. He was a man of many qualities, a man Church apart. A man with a great sense of of many names. Phil to his mum, dad and humour who always had a twinkle in his eye He was self - confident, full of energy and brother, Philip to his wife. Sergeant, lieuten- behind those ridculously busy eyebrows. And always well organised. Absurdly so at times, ant and all sorts of reverend - plain, very, yet a man who, in all his 93 and three quar- such as taking an indelible black marker to right and most. Your Grace - one of the terms ter years, never managed to master the art of make a stripe on his bed sheets to get them he didn’t really like. And Bishop OneOne be- lining up the buttons of a shirt. exactly in the right place - no matter what it cause he was the one who came before Tutu. looked like. He was never shy of hard work. And finally, Archbishop Emeritus. It was in Rome that he met a pretty young Parish priests tell of how on visits he was just nurse, Eirene. A whirlwind romance ensued as likely to muck in and help fix a blocked For the family he was Daddy, Pater, grandpa and they were married in Foggia, Italy, in April drain as he was to hold a theological discus- and gramps. A man who always made time 1945 - going on to enjoy nearly 56 years of sion. for us. He was our guide and our guardian a happy married life. Throughout all those and we will miss him so. years, Eirene was always his touchstone of On the public stage, Philip is best known sense and stability, the hand which fed the for being an outspoken critic of apartheid. This is an editted extract. streams of visitors who came to our door and He stood in the pulpit and in front of jour- his loyal companion in good times and bad. nalists and said, “This is wrong, this must - Christopher Russell

In memory of Cyril Robin Harper In 2002, the writer retired from the family then moved to Croydon and later up the position of Diocesan Secretary for Diocesan office. Robin Harper was asked during the war to Bournemouth. At age the Diocese of St John’s and Umtata was to speak at his farewell. He said that one 3, Robin was infected with the polio to be their home for the next 12 years. In of the things that he would miss now that I virus which resulted in one of his legs not 1982 Robin Beck, Diocesan Secretary for was leaving was my phone calls when in a developing completely and which meant the Diocese of Cape Town retired, Robin suitably solemn voice (his words) I would that he had to wear a leg brace for the rest applied for the job and was appointed. In say, “Robin, I thought you would like to of this life. This however did not stop him January 1983, Robin and Pam and their 3 know that so or so has died.” He said it and he went on to achieve things which teenaged children, Alison, Nigel and Paul would probably not be very long before I someone with two perfectly working legs arrived in Cape Town. was phoning someone else to say Robin would not have dared. Harper has died. At Robin’s funeral on the 4th September in In 1962, Robin left the United Kingdom for St Peter’s church, Hout Bay, Bishop Garth On Saturday 17th August 2013, I phoned a Zambia where he began to work for Local Counsell delivered a beautifully moving priest friend, I said, I thought you would like Government in Lusaka. It was there that he tribute to Robin’s life and his contribution to know that Robin Harper died peacefully met Pam and it was there that they were to the Diocese of Cape Town. at his home in Hout Bay last night. married in 1967. In early 1970, Robin and Pam returned to the UK. By the end of Bishop Garth mentioned all that was Robin was born on 26th May 1930 in that year they were on the move to South achieved in the Diocesan Office while Paddington, a suburb of London. The Africa this time, where Robin came to take Robin was at the helm.

Proverbs 23:18 “There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 7 Emmanuel Thanksgiving Breakfast Service

On Sunday 06 October 2013 Emmanuel Church, Wynberg, held its Thanksgiving Break- fast Service at Wittebome Civic Centre.

Monies collected from our cacophonous (coin) collection over the last twelve months enabled us to enjoy a scrumptious thanksgiving break- fast - from the congregation to the congrega- tion.

It was indeed a vibrant, joyous and blessed family service. To God we give all Thanks and Praise.

- Brigette Moses

New experiences for confirmation candidates of All Saints Lansdowne

On Thursday 26 September, told our children not to allow glican Church in Southern 2013, Fr Gradwell took the drugs, tik and the world to Africa and how Bishop Gray confirmation candidates on a be their Herod. Father Grad- was given this responsibility. special outing to teach them well later had the opportu- We were taken on a guided the history and administra- nity to chat with Archbishop walk through the garden tion of the church.We arrived Russell’s daughter and men- which is beautiful and se- at Bishopscourt in time for tioned that he was confirmed rene and learned about the the Eucharist with the Arch- by her father in 1983. After plants, the architecture and bishop. the service we entered an ad- the fountains. The Revd joining room where portraits Godfrey Walton, the Chief This was extra special as we of Bishop Robert Gray and of Staff at Bishopscourt, were joined by the daughter all the Archbishops of Cape then gave us a surprise tour of late Archbishop Phillip Town, past and present, are through what is soon to be Russell. Archbishop Thabo’s hanging. We received a les- the Centre for Reflection and message was very pertinent son about Bishopscourt and E-Reader Project. and aimed at the youth. He the establishment of the An- continues on page 8

Diocesan Secretary: January 1983 - May 1995

Things like the implementation of a Pam and the children for sharing Robin so became members of the Symphony Choir computerized program for the Accounting generously with the church during those of Cape Town and so it was very fitting and the Payroll of the diocese. The days. Robin served under 2 Archbishops, that the funeral service was preceded by introduction of the parity of stipends for Archbishop Philip Russell who appointed a beautiful recital of music on the recorder. the diocese. The acquiring of property to him and Archbishop Desmond Tutu. be used as retirement accommodation for One of Robin’s great tests was having to A week before Robin died he received an clergy / clergy widows and lay workers and organize Archbishop Tutu’s Enthronement unexpected but deeply appreciated visit the setting up of the CLARAF committee. which was unlike anything the diocese has from Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu. experienced before. Bishop Garth also spoke of Robin’s And so we give thanks to God for Robin role in moving forward the program Robin’s son Nigel spoke of his father as and we offer him back to God praying that of regionalization of the diocese by very strict but also very caring who wanted God of His great mercy will give to Robin producing data and budgets to see if only the best for all his children. He said he eternal rest and peace and a merciful a divided diocese would be financially was someone who led by example. judgment at the last day. Amen viable. Bishop Garth said all this and much more, Robin achieved with hard Music was an integral part of Robin’s life - John Ramsdale work and total dedication. He thanked and soon after they arrived, he and Pam

“To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance.” Matthew 25:29 Page 8 THE GOOD HOPE NOVEMBER 2013

All Saints new experiences from Diocesan leadership training camp page 7: We were further honoured to have Lungi, the Archbishop’s wife, join us as she provided us with something to in Malmesbury eat and drink and we had the opportunity to chat with her. Our next stop was Zon- 9 - 11th August 2013 was a weekend to re- nebloem, the administrative offices of the member! A few of our young leaders set off diocese. Abigail, the youth worker, took to Malmesbury, 68km from Cape Town in the us on a tour of the buildings and we met Diocese of Saldanha Bay for a Diocesan lead- Rebecca, of Good Hope and Charlene ership and training camp which included an who is the Finance Manager. As there outreach in the area. was a Chapter meeting, Bishop Garth and the other priests were not at Zonne- At first, some of the Cape Town youngsters bloem. The last part of our journey was were very “scared,” not knowing what to a visit to St George’s Cathedral. We were expect, but the warm, friendly youth with taken on a guided tour of the Cathedral their congregation of St Thomas Malmesbury which was totally awesome. We started opened their homes to us and welcomed us. in the Link and learned where the origi- nal cathedral was situated on the prop- Our camp kicked off with games and group erty; when it was demolished and the activities. A challenge which occurred early stained glass windows which were built was the language barrier but this was quickly into the west wall of the Link. The pre- overcomed. Ironically this challenge spoke di- stances and our problems are the biggest, sent Cathedral was built in 1901 in the rectly into some of the content (conflict reso- but there are people worse off than us. This shape of a cross. We learned the history lutions) which we covered over the weekend. teaches me to really appreciate what I have”. of the stained glass windows throughout the Cathedral as we proceeded down Our theme for the weekend was “each - one, “Depend on God and pray for everything.” I the north side into the transverse where teach - one”. The youngsters were really chal- want to come back and change the mindset there are depictions of Sophie Gray, wife lenged from the word go. It really stretches of the poor as there is something better out of Bishop Gray who was instrumental in their comfort zone. The group were very di- there for them especially the young people raising funds and building a number of verse, but despite that they easily learned to – so many opportunities”. “Our battle is not stone churches throughout the country. respect and accommodate each others views against flesh- don’t give up. Keep praying”. The tour continued into St John’s Chap- and opinions. One of the highlights of the Personal growth: I’ve learnt that leaders must el, we admired the beautiful cross over weekend was the outreach. A journey was be humble; you were put there for a reason, the altar and proceeded to St David’s taken by walking through the community of to build people’s spirits, not to break them Chapel where the flags which were used Malmesbury. We ended up in one of the less down. They trust you and you must not take fortunate areas. when marching into battle are hanging. advantage of them”. Many memorabilia of war and soldiers are kept there as well as a Treasury hous- It was a huge eye opener to our Cape Town “The training exceeded my expectations. I ing a Coptic cross found in Ethiopia and young people and some of St Thomas’. Some didn’t expect to learn such valuable lessons” a visitors’ book signed by, among others, feedback “Sometimes we think that we are “The devotions were amazing. Not only could Madiba, the Queen and Prince Phillip the only people with not so ‘nice’ circum- I add on to my leadership skills, but the devo- and Prince Charles and Camilla. After tions brought me closer to God.” I would like this we sat on the steps learning about to thank everyone who played a role in mak- the Rose Window and the West Window ing this camp possible. Fr. Craig Abrahams and the different styles and meanings of and his parish council of St Thomas Malm- the art in the stained glass windows and esbury, the caterer, Herny Durant, Aunty then proceeded down the south aisle and Joan, Curwan, Godfrey April, V&C transport into the Lady’s Chapel where the stained and my team the Diocesan Youth Council glass window is a Pieta, where Christ, (Cape Town Diocese.) taken down from the cross, lies in his Mother’s arms. The last part of our tour was out in the courtyard at the Laby- Thank you for being part of planting a seed rinth. We met the Canon Presenter of the in our young people’s lives! May the Lord Cathedral, Fr. Richard. continue to bless you! We learned so much about our church - Abigail Hopley and its history. We would encourage oth- ers to do this.

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1 Samuel 2:30 “I will honour those who honour Me, and I will despise those who think lightly of Me.”