DIOCESE OF NATAL ANGLICAN CHURCH OF SOUTHERN AFRICA

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Issue 80 –02nd August 2013 www.anglican­kzn.org.za

Celebrating 160 years ‘STAND UP AND WALK’ –‘SUKUMA UHAMBE’ Acts: 3:6

REST IN PEACE PHILIP WELSFORD RICHMOND RUSSELL Archbishop Philip Russell died in Adelaide, Australia, on Thursday 25 July 2013. He was 94. Bishop Russell spent much of his ministry in the Diocese of Natal, having served his curacy at St Peter’s, Pietermaritzburg, then Rector of St James, Greytown, then Rector of St Agnes, Kloof, while at the same time Archdeacon of Pinetown. He was elected the first Bishop of Port Elizabeth, before coming home in 1974 to succeed Bishop Inman as the 6th Bishop of Natal. He became Archbishop of Cape Town in 1981. The main highlight of Bishop Russell’s episcopate in the Diocese of Natal was the uniting of the two divided parishes of St Saviour’s and St Peter’s in Pietermaritzburg, and the building of the Cathedral of the Holy Nativity. The Cathedral Parish of the Holy Nativity was inaugurated on 2 June 1976 at a Vestry Meeting presided over by Bishop Philip and the first Sunday service was at Pentecost, 6 June. Although already Archbishop, he was able to dedicate the Cathedral on 22 November 1981. Bishop Philip retired as Archbishop of Cape Town on 31 August 1986.

Early life Born in Durban on 21 October 1919, he was schooled at Clifton and Durban High School. His first career was quantity surveying.

1 He then took part in the Second World War rising to the rank of Lieutenant in the South African army. He was humble about his own achievements. Few people knew that in 1943 he earned the MBE for bravery in the 2nd World War where he served in the Engineers as a bomb disposal expert. In 1949, he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from UNISA, having earlier studied at Rhodes University. He was awarded an LTh (with distinction) from St. Paul’s Theological College in 1950.

Honoured The title of Archbishop Emeritus was conferred upon Bishop Philip on 1 March 1997 by the bishops of the Church of the Province, only the second person after Archbishop Tutu to be so honoured. In a letter to Bishop Russell, Archbishop Njongonkulu Ndungane wrote that the title was in honour of Bishop Russell’s outstanding contribution to the life of the church, not only during his incumbency as Archbishop, but also for his continuing involvement in the affairs of the church after retirement.

Family life Throughout his ministry as Priest, Bishop and Archbishop, Bishop Philip was supported by his wife Eirene, who died on 30 January 2001. Even when they were living at Bishopscourt in Cape Town, Eirene (which means “peace”) kept house and cooked, as she always had in their previous Rectories. Most of Philip’s children had immigrated to Australia and, after Eirene’s death; the family decided that they could care for him best in his older years in Adelaide, where he lived in a retirement village. Nevertheless, he continued to maintain a strong concern for South Africa and the Diocese of Natal, and kept in touch by means of letters and postcards for those who could decipher his terrible handwriting. Many of us will remember those twinkling eyes under bushy eyebrows, the corners of his mouth twitching with a concealed smile. He was given the honorary title of Archbishop Emeritus after his retirement, only the second person after Archbishop Tutu to be so honoured. A great yet humble son and servant of the Church has passed to his rest and we thank God for him. Bishop Russell is survived by five children and his many grandchildren.

Ministry Philip was a man of vision and energy. He liked informality and was one of the first clergy to combine clerical collar with safari suit. Nevertheless, he was faithful to the traditions of the Church (even

2 allowing himself to be vested in full canonicals of tunicle, dalmatic and chasuble simultaneously at his consecration as bishop, despite the heat of the day). He was always open to new ways of ministry and supportive of younger clergy. Firmly Anglican in his beliefs, he was nevertheless a strong supporter of ecumenical organizations such as Diakonia and the Vuleka Trust. He was notoriously fit, and those who were asked to come for a “walk and a chat” after lunch, knew that they were in for a mile or two of hard walking, as they breathlessly tried to keep up their end of the conversation.

Dates: Ordination, Institution, Consecration, Enthronement.

● Ordained Deacon on 17 December 1950 by Bishop Leonard Fisher at St Saviour’s Church; ● Ordained Priest on 22 May 1951 by Bishop Leonard Fisher at St Saviour’s. This was Bishop Fisher’s last ordination in the Diocese; he retired in July that same year; ● Curate at St Peter’s, Pietermaritzburg, December 1950 – July 1954; ● Vicar of Greytown, instituted on 11 August 1954; ● Vicar of Ladysmith, instituted on 15 December 1957; ● Archdeacon of Pinetown, installed on 22 December 1961 at St Saviour’s Church; ● Vicar of Kloof, collated on 14 January 1962, becoming Rector from 1 October 1964; ● Consecrated Bishop Suffragan of Cape Town on 26 June 1966 at St Saviour’s; ● Enthroned Bishop of Port Elizabeth on 9 April 1970. He was first Bishop of the new Diocese; ● Enthroned Bishop of Natal on 16 December 1974 at St Saviour’s; ● Appointed Dean of the Province in 1978; and ● Enthroned Archbishop of Cape Town on 30 September 1981. ● Archbishop Philip Russell retired on 31 August 1986.

Bishop Rubin Phillip, Bishop of Natal. Assisted by Prof Ron Nicolson and Dr. Ken Chisa.

REQUIEM EUCHARIST FOR Archbishop Philip Russell At Cathedral of the Holy Nativity Friday, 2nd August 2013 At

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BISHOPS DIARIES: Bishop Rubin: Fri 02 08:30 Bishop of Natal’s Fulton Trust. 10:00 Requiem Eucharist for Archbishop Emeritus Philip Russell, Cathedral. 13:30 First Diocesan Synod Advisory Committee, cathedral. 15:00 Diocesan Executive Committee, PMB. Sat 03 09:00 Diocesan Council – PMB 13:00 Requiem Eucharist for Herby Govinden, St Aidan’s Church – DBN Sun 04 09:30 Rededication of the Good Shepherd, Mpophomeni. Mon 5-9 RTI Commission of Enquiry,PMB. Tue 06 08:15 Diocesan Investment Committee, Cathedral Sat 10 Wedding Rehearsal. OIT for self-supporting clergy – Jacob’s Well. Sun 11 09:00 Enwabi, Confirmation and Licensing of Lay Ministers.

Bishop Nkosinathi: Fri 02 10:00 Requiem Eucharist, Cathedral 13:30 Fist Diocesan Synod Advisory Committee, Cathedral. 15:00 Diocesan Executive Committee, PMB. Sat 03 09:00 Diocesan Council – PMB. Sun 04 08:00 St Laurence, Ngcwayi - Confirmation & Institution of the Revd. Nkosinami Nkomonde. Wed 0710:00 160th Diocesan Liturgical Committee. Thu 08 08:15 Diocesan Investment Committee. Sat 10 OIT Workshop for newly ordained self – supporting clergy, Jacob’s Well. Sun 11 07:30 St James, Harding – Confirmation & Licensing of Lay Ministers.

Bishop Tsietsi: Fri 02 10:00 Requiem Eucharist, Cathedral 13:30 First Diocesan Synod Advisory Committee, Cathedral. 15:00 Executive Committee Meeting, PMB. Sun 04 Pastoral visit to St Chad’s, Klip River. Tue 06 09:00 All Saints, Ladysmith.

4 Wed 0709:30 All Saints – Eucharist Service. 15:00 Mngeni Regional Council, Howick. Thu 08 10:00 Provincial Iviyo Executive – Diocese of the Highveld. Fri 09 Diocesan Iviyo mini – conference, St Peter’s, Greytown. Sat 10 OIT for self-supporting clergy – Jacob’s Well. Sun 11 All Saints, Ladysmith – Pastoral visit.

ANNOUNCEMENT:

Mrs. Tryphina Thabethe, aged 91, died on Saturday (27 July 2013) in Estcourt. We ask that we may gather in prayer for the bereaved family of Dean Ndabezinhle Sibisi

INVITATION TO THE CLERGY THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION SEMINAR

FRIDAY 16 AUGUST 2013 10H00 – 15H00 CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY NATIVITY

Models of contextual theology: A biblical perspective Speaker: Dr Jonathan May

Leadership in the Church as we develop in a truly African Church Speaker: Revd. Dr Simanga Kumalo

5 A WEEKEND OF THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION AT THE CATHEDRAL OF THE HOLY NATIVITY, PMB. SATURDAY SEMINAR 17 AUGUST 2013, 09H00 – 12H00

Developing ethical tools for participation in post – apartheid South Africa. SPEAKER: Revd. Dr Miranda Pillay

Every Anglican a Theologian. SPEAKERS: Revd. Dr Miranda Pillay & Dr Jonathan May ------SUNDAY EUCHARIST 18 AUGUST 2013, 08H30 Preacher: Revd Prof Barney Pityana, Rector of the College of the Transfiguration.

ALL WELCOME

6 CLERGY APPOINTMENTS:

● The Revd Thulani Zikhali (Assistant at St Chad’s, Ladysmith) as rector of the same parish in January 2014. ● The Revd Dr Makhosi Nzimande (Assistant, Cathedral) as Assistant at All Saints, Ladysmith in January 2014.

NOTICES:

An Environment Workshop, organised by the Diocesan Environment Committee, will take place on Saturday 9 November at Koinonia Conference Centre. More details to follow.

DIOCESAN DIRECTORY:

Please receive the new email address for Revd. Mduduzi Mkhize of Umzimkhulwana Parish: [email protected]

DIOCESAN NEWS:

CSMV Oblates (Priscilla and Norma) who recently renewed their vows. From left to right: (front) Priscilla Henwood, Peter Houston, Norma Dawson, (back) Margie Shone and Marion Raubenheimer

Experiencing two days of “Growing the Church in action” in a rural congregation

On Saturday 13 July 2013, the playground at the top of the mountain in Kwadweshula area was white as a snow due to a big white marquee, and a small one adjacent to it, that were placed to accommodate a large group of enthusiastic and excited Anglicans, both young and old, who were on a mission to proclaim the gospel. St Michael, Etholeni, is one of the congregations of Springvale, which seems to

7 have been wired up with a different but exciting DNA. The highlights of the day included the door to door outreach programme that was organized by the Rector of Springvale, The Revd Mlu Hadebe and his team. This crusade was led by Bishop Ndwandwe accompanied by the rector, some members of Bernard Mizeki and some young people. Six households and a site for a fast growing new congregation were visited and activities included the sharing of the word of God, prayer and words of encouragement. Moving from one household to another involved distances up and down the slopes. On returning, Bishop Ndwandwe had a 45 minutes session teaching Confirmation candidates. Canon Peter Wyngaard joined the team in the evening. The evening Service included the sharing of the Word and the Baptism of 15 people which was conducted by Bishop Ndwandwe, and this was followed by a revival service in a packed marquee. The preacher was a vibrant young evangelist, The Revd Mbuli, from the Diocese of Zululand. The Spirit of God filled the place and the people of God were blessed tremendously. The atmosphere was electric. This culminated in a glorious celebration on Sunday 14 July. The day started off with a 1km procession to the marquee at 08.30. It was an atmosphere of song and dance all the way. There was deafening ululating, an expression of joy, as the procession approached the play- ground. The marquee was full to capacity. The Eucharist service started at 09h00. 153 candidates were confirmed and 4 Lay ministers were admitted. People who attended the service were from all walks of life. The guests included the Mayor of Mzumbe, Local Councillor Mr Msomi, Izinduna and Christians from the Catholic Church, United Congregational Church of Southern Africa and Zionist Churches. There may, as well, have been many more from other churches. It would seem that the rector, within a short space of six months, managed to forge relationships, not only with local churches but with the community as well, hence the presence of such leaders from the beginning of the service till it ended. We applaud this very much and pray that this kind of partnership will continue and God’s kingdom is built and strengthened in the area. Community members unanimously agreed that it was the first time they saw and experienced something of that nature in the area. “Praise to the Lord, the God Almighty, who reigneth” Bishop Nkosinathi Ndwandwe GREEN COLUMN: Putting faith into action Loaves and Fish: An Inspiration Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the enormity of climate change and the environmental destruction we are facing? Do you sometimes ask: "What difference can we make?" I offer our gospel stories of Jesus feeding the multitudes as an inspiration. A few loaves and fish are offered and blessed by Jesus and distributed to the people. And everyone has enough to eat. Overcoming climate change requires a wide range of responses - from lessening our own carbon footprint to working towards changing the present economic system, which is destroying the earth, to one which, instead, promotes its flourishing. In faith we must make a start and take whatever positive actions we can, as insignificant as they may seem to us. Climate change affects us all. We must not dismiss it as a scientific problem to be solved by scientists, or leave it up to government alone to act. In this struggle, everyone's contribution counts. Jesus' disciples distributed the food to the crowds in an orderly way. In creative planning and organizing, we can inspire those in our churches and community to take appropriate steps to prevent the further destruction of God’s earth, our home. Together we can make a difference.

8 Small actions can make a big difference Resource The resource offered for this edition is the Southern Anglican Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI). Attached is a sample of their newsletter. Their website contains a range of useful resources on climate change and other issues - www.safcei.org The Venerable Dr. Andrew Warmback, Chair: Diocesan Environment Committee. KEY DATES: AUGUST 2013 TO JANUARY 2014: AUGUST: 3 0900 Diocesan Council, PMB 9.00 3.00pm Seminar on Anglican Theology & Identity led by Prof. Ron Nicholson, Cathedral Centre, PMB. 9-11 OIT for newly ordained self-supporting clergy. 16 0900 Theological Education for clergy at the Cathedral Centre. 17 1000 Theological Education Seminar for the Laity, including the Youth, at the Cathedral Centre. 18 0900 Theological Education Sunday – Cathedral – (Prof. Barney Pityana to preach). 25 Vocation Sunday. Clergy are encouraged to share their personal stories of how they heard God’s call to the ordained ministry. 27-29 OIT for newly ordained clergy. 31 0930 “How do I know God is calling me to Ordination” Seminar, Cathedral Centre. Open to all those desiring to explore a Vocation to Ordination.

SEPTEMBER: 5 Chapter 17 09:30 Clergy Forum on retirement, Pension, Taxes and other financial matters. PRESENTED By: Rob Rogerson, Provincial Treasurer. 23-27 (breakfast) DIOCESAN CLERGY RETREAT, Michaelhouse. Conductor: Bishop Rubin. 28 0800 Diocesan Youth Synod, Cathedral(Two representatives from each parish will attend).

OCTOBER: 10 0900 Special 2014 Budget Meeting, Cathedral Centre. 11-12 Diocesan Synod, Cathedral (NOTE: Synod will begin on the 11th AT 8 am And end on the 12th with Evensongs.) 19 0900 Diocesan Council, Cathedral Centre. 22 Chapter

NOVEMBER:

9 30 160th Anniversary Celebration Eucharist of the Diocese of Natal – Royal Show Grounds, PMB.

DECEMBER: 3-4 Chapter 7 0900 OIT for self-supporting Clergy 19 1100 Diocesan Clergy & Clergy Spouses & Stuff – year- end lunch, Cathedral Centre. JANUARY 2014: 25 0930 Diocesan Ordination, Cathedral.

PRAYER: Creator God, we acknowledge that ‘worldly wealth’ is a hard taskmaster, and we admit that our desire for material things will prove insatiable and our dreams of the abundant life will never be achieved through such an accumulation of surpluses. May we strive to set our hearts on ‘Real Security’; a security which comes only from being rooted by being rich towards you as our only One True God. Help us, Lord, to move towards a spirituality of ownership of possessions, as opposed to a life of ownership by possessions. Amen

We are rich in the things that perish, but poor in the things of the Spirit. We are rich in gadgets, but poor in faith. We are rich in goods, but poor in grace. We are rich in know-how, but poor in character. We are rich in words, but poor in deeds. Billy Graham

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