The official newsletter of the Diocese of Cape Town (Anglican Church of Southern Africa ACSA) Archbishop Thabo Makgoba launches a national conversation to rebuild South Africa, recover our vision and renew our society PAGE 3 From the Bishop’s Desk PAGE 4 Tribute to Lorna February Archbishop Thabo Makgoba says ever, it is those very achievements come the unsustainable situation it is time for South Africans to stop which tell us we can do better than we find ourselves trapped in, where chanting “this must fall” and “that we are doing now. So although the there is not only inequality but in- PAGE 5 must fall” and together “create a social compact which inspired our equality of opportunity, which denies Drought relief in the deafening chorus of what must rise.” liberation and the early achieve- people the chance to advance them- ACSA He said this in his opening remarks ments of our democracy is fractured, selves by their own efforts. We have to the Socio-Economic Future of we can, if we act together, realise become a society in which “me” has South Africa (SEFSA) initiative being SEFSA’s objectives, which are to: replaced “we” – one in which we led by religious, civil society, busi- Rebuild hope and confidence among place our personal and family in- ness and community-based organi- South Africans; Recover our vision terests ahead of the interests of all sations. Excerpts from his remarks: and create a growing economy, and of us. We want instead to build a Renew the soul of our nation and courageous society in which we tap “Our nation is experiencing an un- build a united, prosperous and into the good in each South African precedented and historic crisis of healed South Africa. instead of preying on their fears and PAGE 6 distrust. Industry doesn’t trust gov- promoting hate. Mother’s Union Council bans the use ernment. Labour doesn’t trust gov- It is not as if we have to start from of styrafoam ernment. Civil society doesn’t trust scratch in this process. People at The faith leaders who form part of government. Traditional leaders and every level in every walk of life are this initiative are saying that we as a religious leaders don’t trust govern- already carrying out countless acts nation have lost our moral compass, ment. International banks and mar- of goodwill. Far too many people are partly because we in the faith com- kets don’t trust government. doing good in silos, failing to achieve munity have been too quiet for too the multiplier effect which coordina- long. We are asking and I am asking, And in response, government says, it tion could achieve. We now want what has led us to this epidemic lev- doesn’t trust anyone either. In fact, I to combine their efforts into a force el of distrust, this crossroads? South believe the most endangered species for good, guided by the values en- Africans have been tranquillized by PAGE 7 in South Africa is not what you think trenched in our Constitution with the unkept promises. They have been St Anne’s Home it is. It is trust. That is not to say objective of realising its promises. lied to and sedated into thinking that appeals to the Diocese that our achievements in the last 20 the promised answers are around for assistance years have been insignificant. How- We want to come together to over- the corner. continues on page 2 VOL 66VOL NO. 63 02NO. 05 FIRST FIRST PUBLISHED PUBLISHED 20 DECEMBER 20 DECEMBER 1950 1950 MARCH 2013 APRIL 2016 Page 2 THE GOOD HOPE APRIL 2016 CLASSIFIEDS Editorial THE GOOD HOPE Editor: Rebecca Malambo God-with-us: Emmanuel is the gift of Jesus. 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We want more than just talk - we want action. of Good Hope, on page 3, the Revd For me as a Christian, observing Lent and approaching Easter, Sharon Davis was the SEFSA process reflects the workings of the movement of given the incorrect the Holy Spirit, transforming people, offering them new alter- designation. natives and encouraging them to be bold. This initiative offers the faith community an opportunity to express our support for She was licenced as those in government who are fighting to eradicate corruption. Priest-in-charge of Perhaps it offers us all an opportunity to create support mecha- St Barnabas, Cape nisms for honest public servants. It offers us a chance to ap- Town by Bishop peal to the humanity of both students who threaten violence Garth Counsell and and destruction, and those in authority who are tempted to not as rector. demonise them. It gives us the space to say to the country: Stop! Vuka! Let’s The Editor apologis- think calmly and rationally and look for a way out of this crisis. es for the misprint. - Photo: Stephani Papini Thomas Merton “Happiness is not a matter of intensity but of balance and order and rhythm and harmony.” THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE DIOCESE OF CAPE TOWN Page 3 From the Bishop’s Desk Dear friends Luke Pato as the next Bishop of Namibia Blessed Easter greetings to but were unable to elect a new bishop for Ni- you all as we continue to assa that will now be held back till we meet celebrate the joy and trans- again in September. Both were referred to forming power of the resur- the bishops after the dioceses failed to elect rection of our Saviour themselves. Other key items included a Can- on Law Workshop led by the Provincial Reg- Jesus Christ during this post-Easter season. istrars on behalf of the Canon Law Council Given the frenetically busy first quarter of the and Mission and Evangelism with particular year, including several pastoral situations that emphasis on Fresh Expressions and the An- have been energy and spiritually sapping, the glicans Ablaze 2016 Conference to be held renewing and life giving Easter proclamation here in Cape Town from 5 – 8 OCTOBER. that Christ has conquered and risen victori- We trust that parishes are well informed by ous over all things, has been most welcome now and encourage those planning to attend and liberating. It came as a timely and neces- to register early. Another thought provoking sary reminder that at the heart of our Chris- input focussed on the strategic use of Social tian faith and hope is the belief that darkness, Media by the Church. A key discussion cen- also say a huge “Thank you” to Fr. Horace evil, untruth, hate and even death, cannot tred around “Proposed Pastoral Guidelines” Arenz for the incredible job he has performed and will not overcome goodness, truth, right- for ministry to those of our members in same following the restructuring of our administra- eousness, life and love. Ultimately LIGHT sex unions and partnerships that will be on tion. We wish him a good and relaxing sab- WILL ALWAYS TRIUMPH OVER DARKNESS. the agenda of Provincial Synod in Septem- batical until July when he will take up new The Lord who is forever restoring, forgiving ber. This was usefully discussed at our last responsibilities at Bishopscourt.