From netman at cpsa.org.za Tue May 6 16:44:03 2008 From: netman at cpsa.org.za (Netman) Date: Tue May 6 16:44:09 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] New College Head Message-ID: <007b01c8af87$a167a870$d83af029@jenkins> CANON DOCTOR BILL (WILLIAM) DOMERIS Newly appointed Rector of The College of the Transfiguration Bill Domeris is the Canon Theologian of the Diocese of Grahamstown and Rector of St Albans Anglican Church in Vincent. He was formerly Associate Professor in the Department of Biblical and Religious Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand. In 2008 he was made a Honorary Fellow of the Rock Art Institute of the University. He has a PhD in John?s Gospel from Durham University, with other postgraduate degrees in Old Testament and Archaeology. Bill has a wide range of interests which include Archaeology, mountain hiking and the academic study of the Bible. He has climbed Kilimanjaro from both Kenya and Tanzania and has trekked to Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas. On the academic front he has recently (July 2007) published a book entitled, "Touching the Heart of God; the Social Construction of the Poverty of Biblical Peasants" (T & T Clark, London). In November 2007, he was invited to the Society of Biblical Literature Conference in San Diego (California) where he presented a paper entitled "The Land Claim of Jeremiah" due to be published in a international collection on Jeremiah. He has several entries in the prestigious New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology and Exegesis and Eerdman's Dictionary of the Bible. Bill is a passionate teacher, with a deep concern for the poor and the marginalised. He is married to Shona, a Geography Teacher and father to Kima, who is living with her husband, Nicholas, in Bogot?, Columbia. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/cpsa.news/attachments/20080506/c0895a84/attachment.htm From peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za Fri May 9 09:34:20 2008 From: peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za (Gail Allen) Date: Fri May 9 09:35:44 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] 'Ad Laos' from the Archbishop Message-ID: <74B93884A10447449DCF1F28063E78B502AC6CF2@BG-EXVS01.he.businessgateway.co.za> 'Ad Laos' - 'To the People' Pentecost, May 2008 My dear People of God It is a little over a month since the Service of Installation and Rededication, and my arrival at Bishopscourt. My hope and intention is that this will be the first of many letters 'ad laos' (which means 'to the people') that I shall write to you, the people of God, Christ's flock. My desire is that there should be open channels of communication between Cape Town and the Dioceses, Parishes and People of this Province as we share together in the ministry to which we are all called, for it is the responsibility of each of us to 'encourage one another and build each other up', as St Paul writes to the Thessalonians (1 Th 5:11). In the past two weeks, alongside Ascension Day, many of us also marked Freedom Day, Workers' Day and Human Rights Day. I was struck by how each of these secular holidays finds a far deeper and fuller meaning in the One who came to bring us 'life in abundance' and who is now ascended to the right hand of God where he intercedes for us (Rom 8:34). Jesus is the one who came 'to let the oppressed go free' (Lk 4:18); who says 'we must work the works of him who sent me ...' (Jn 9:4); and who shows us what it is to be fully human, 'sharing in our humanity' and 'becoming like us in every respect' (Heb 2:14,16). Surely Jesus is praying for us to grow in abundant life in all these areas. This is the message of Pentecost also - for 'where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom' (2 Cor 3:17); and we are 'equipped for every good work' (2 Tim 3:16,17); and we can experience our 'rights' as God's children (Gal 4:5,6 - NIV). The Spirit's delight and desire is that all these should bear fruit in us and through us. I write about all these things, because it is as we live out these promises of God, that we are enabled to be salt and light. The world needs to learn deeper truths of what freedom, work, and our right - our calling - to full humanity are all about. Though the church must speak publicly on these issues - as we do about other great themes such as forgiveness and reconciliation and restoration - we must also live them out at the human level, within Dioceses, parishes, congregations, communities, families, and homes, and between individuals. Jesus became Emmanuel, God with us, and the Spirit dwells within us, so that the great truths and promises of God should become living realities for each and every one of us, and for the people around us, in very personal ways. This is a great challenge for how the church lives. We can all speak together of the promises of freedom - but freedom may mean many different things in the very different circumstances of our geographically vast and hugely diverse Province. This is why communication is so important - that we really do learn how to 'encourage and build one another up' as we explore and share the different ways in which we are called to be salt and light, bringers of freedom and full humanity, in this new chapter in the life of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa. Dear people of God, as we seek afresh to discover what it is to be the body of Christ in our time, and who God is in Jesus Christ, for us here and now, be partners with me in this seeking and discovering - and pray for me and my part in this, as I pray always for you. Pray for the people of Myanmar and act. Let me end with a few words about Zimbabwe. Following my statement two weeks ago, in which I called for an arms embargo, I was invited to a private meeting with President Mbeki on 27 April. In over two hours, he gave me an extensive briefing about his long and arduous task as mediator, and the lengthy road that had to be travelled even to enable the first round of elections to go ahead in relative freedom and peace. Though we may not always agree with his handling of the situation, he certainly deserves the prayers of the Church in support not only of all that will bring a just and fair conclusion to the electoral process, and, even more important, of all that will allow the people of Zimbabwe to move into an era of greater freedom and flourishing. The people of Zimbabwe have been so battered and bruised, and now suffer terrible uncertainties. Please keep them in your prayers, and, where you can, show the love of Christ to these neighbours of ours, so many of whom have been forced to leave their country. We know that there are unlikely to be swift and easy answers, but as a Church we shall continue to affirm and encourage all that can lead to a lasting, just, and peaceful solution. We hold Zimbabwe's leaders responsible for ensuring the security and well-being of all their citizens, just as we expect the leaders of SADC and the African Union to play their part in upholding democracy and good governance. And most of all, we pray for the God of love to bring an end to the poverty, hunger, suffering and conflict within Zimbabwe. As I said in my Charge, at my Installation, I am committed to working and praying for 'an Africa without conflict' where everyone is able to hear Christ's words 'Peace be with you.' I ask you to join me in this prayer. Yours in the service of Christ +Thabo Cape Town -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/cpsa.news/attachments/20080509/8703281d/attachment.html From peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za Wed May 14 08:16:51 2008 From: peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za (Gail Allen) Date: Wed May 14 08:17:02 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] FW: Archbishop's appeal for prayers on Burma Message-ID: <74B93884A10447449DCF1F28063E78B502B34E27@BG-EXVS01.he.businessgateway.co.za> Archbishop Appeals for Prayers, Support for Burma Archbishop Thabo Makgoba has called on people of faith in Southern Africa to offer their prayers and support to the people of Burma/Myanmar in the wake of a cyclone which has killed tens of thousands and left 1,5 million people seriously at risk. Archbishop Thabo said in a letter to the Most Revd. Stephen Than Myint Oo, the Archbishop of Myanmar and Bishop of Yangon: "I write to convey to you the heartfelt concern of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa at the desperate plight of the people of your church and country in the wake of Cyclone Nargis. "At this time of devastation brought about by natural causes, we offer prayers to God for you and your people, and call upon all people of faith in Southern Africa to offer prayers and appropriate support. "We also acknowledge the need for human rights to be respected in your country, and for the quick and effective distribution of aid to all who need it, no matter who they are or what their station. "May God continue to bless you as you minister to His people at this difficult time." From netman at cpsa.org.za Thu May 15 16:37:19 2008 From: netman at cpsa.org.za (Netman) Date: Thu May 15 16:37:24 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] Fw: Zimbabwe: Police Beat Up And Evict Anglican Parishioners Message-ID: <005e01c8b699$2de6a180$a67df229@jenkins> Zim Police Beat Up And Evict Parishioners SW Radio Africa (London) 12 May 2008 Lance Guma State sponsored violence against members of the Anglican Church reached new levels over the weekend as police in different parts of Harare gatecrashed church services and beat up parishioners loyal to new bishop Sebastian Bakare. At the St Francis parish in Waterfalls riot police interrupted the service during 'holy communion' and told parishioners to leave. Witnesses said the parishioners assumed it was the usual police over-zealousness and some of them remained seated. The police then began beating up people, including women, in the church. On Monday, Newsreel spoke to Bishop Bakare who confirmed that similar scenes were witnessed in Borrowdale, Budiriro, Dzivarasekwa and other parishes. The Christ Church parish in Borrowdale was raided by police who arrested the warden there, a Mr Murombedzi. He was taken to Borrowdale police station but after several hours of stalling over a charge they eventually released him. A furious Bakare said what was happening was a 'national scandal' adding, 'even Ian Smith (former Rhodesian leader) allowed us to worship.' Sources told Newsreel that the ousted Bishop and Mugabe supporter, Nolbert Kunonga, has branded new bishop Bakare an MDC supporter who is receiving money from Britain. The accusation has provided an excuse for a crackdown on Bakare's followers, with instructions being given to the police force that all parishioners loyal to him be barred from using any of the church buildings in Harare. A High Court order that divided time for church services between Bakare and Kunonga was suspended, following the granting of an appeal to Kunonga by Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku. On becoming Bishop, Kunonga plunged the Anglican Church into disarray after pledging his support for Mugabe's violent land-grab policy. He targeted priests who disagreed with him by posting them to remote areas, while members of the CIO threatened some with death. An attempt by Kunonga to withdraw the Harare diocese from the Province of Central Africa backfired as the province later dismissed him. Kunonga continues to defy the dismissal and has relied on state security to beat up and intimidate his opponents. Out of some 69 vicars in the church 59 support Bakare, while 10 have remained loyal to Kunonga. Coincidentally and not surprising those 10 were ordained by Kunonga. Frustrated that the majority of parishioners also deserted him Kunonga has used state security operatives to keep the doors of St Mary's cathedral shut. Every Sunday Kunonga and a small group of supporters open up the cathedral for their service, then lock it up again. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/cpsa.news/attachments/20080515/8f835a5d/attachment.html From netman at cpsa.org.za Thu May 15 16:41:10 2008 From: netman at cpsa.org.za (Netman) Date: Thu May 15 16:41:13 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] Fw Archbishop of Canterbury's Pentecost Letter to Bishops Message-ID: <006401c8b699$b80695f0$a67df229@jenkins> The Archbishop of Canterbury, has sent an open letter to the bishops of the Anglican Communion, in advance of the Lambeth Conference. The Feast of Pentecost is a time when we give thanks that God, through the gift of the Holy Spirit, makes us able to speak to each other and to the whole world of the wonderful things done in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a good moment to look forward prayerfully to the Lambeth Conference, asking God to pour out the Spirit on all of us as we make ready for this time together, so that we shall indeed be given grace to speak boldly in his Name. I indicated in earlier letters that the shape of the Conference will be different from what many have been used to. We have listened carefully to those who have expressed their difficulties with Western and parliamentary styles of meeting, and the Design Group has tried to find a new style - a style more reflective of that Pentecost moment when all received the gift of speaking freely about Christ. At the heart of this will be the indaba groups. Indaba is a Zulu word describing a meeting for purposeful discussion among equals. Its aim is not to negotiate a formula that will keep everyone happy but to go to the heart of an issue and find what the true challenges are before seeking God's way forward. It is a method with parallels in many cultures, and it is close to what Benedictine monks and Quaker Meetings seek to achieve as they listen quietly together to God, in a community where all are committed to a fellowship of love and attention to each other and to the word of God. Each day's work in this context will go forward with careful facilitation and preparation, to ensure that all voices are heard (and many languages also!). The hope is that over the two weeks we spend together, these groups will build a level of trust that will help us break down the walls we have so often built against each other in the Communion. And in combination with the intensive prayer and fellowship of the smaller Bible study groups, all this will result, by God's grace, in clearer vision and discernment of what needs to be done. As I noted when I wrote to you in Advent, this makes it all the more essential that those who come to Lambeth will arrive genuinely willing to engage fully in that growth towards closer unity that the Windsor Report and the Covenant Process envisage. We hope that people will not come so wedded to their own agenda and their local priorities that they cannot listen to those from other cultural backgrounds. As you may have gathered, in circumstances where there has been divisive or controversial action, I have been discussing privately with some bishops the need to be wholeheartedly part of a shared vision and process in our time together. Of course, as baptised Christians and pastors of Christ's flock, we are not just seeking some low-level consensus, or a simple agreement to disagree politely. We are asking for the fire of the Spirit to come upon us and deepen our sense that we are answerable to and for each other and answerable to God for the faithful proclamation of his grace uniquely offered in Jesus. That deepening may be painful in all kinds of ways. The Spirit does not show us a way to by-pass the Cross. But only in this way shall we truly appear in the world as Christ's Body as a sign of God's Kingdom which challenges a world scarred by poverty, violence and injustice. The potential of our Conference is great. The focus of all we do is meant to be strengthening our Communion and equipping all bishops to engage more effectively in mission; only God the Holy Spirit can bind us together in lasting and Christ-centred way, and only God the Holy Spirit can give us the words we need to make Christ truly known in our world. So we must go on praying hard with our people that the Spirit will bring these possibilities to fruition as only he can. Those who have planned the Conference have felt truly touched by that Spirit as they have worked together, and I know that their only wish is that what they have outlined for us will enable others to experience the same renewal and delight in our fellowship. This is an ambitious event - ambitious for God and God's Kingdom, which is wholly appropriate for a Lambeth Conference. And our ambition is nothing less than renewal and revival for us all in the Name of Jesus and the power of his Spirit. May that Spirit be with you daily in your preparation for our meeting. As Our Lord says, 'You know him, for he lives with and will be in you' (Jn 14.17). + Rowan Cantuar Anglican Communion News Service From peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za Fri May 16 11:34:57 2008 From: peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za (Gail Allen) Date: Fri May 16 11:36:10 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] MEDIA RELEASE: Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town - Statement on Xenophobia Message-ID: <74B93884A10447449DCF1F28063E78B502B8FA4C@BG-EXVS01.he.businessgateway.co.za> _____________________________________________ Statement by the Most Revd Thabo Makgoba, Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town Much of the appalling violence being inflicted by our people on foreigners in Alexandra and elsewhere is rooted in deep frustration arising from our failure to distribute the gains of economic growth in South Africa to all. But it is unacceptable for those who suffer poverty and deprivation to express their anger by attacking others who are also suffering from poverty and deprivation. Sadly, foreign people are labeled, abused and killed, but those from other countries who live among us are just as much our neighbours, whom we are commanded by Jesus to love as ourselves, as are South Africans. Foreign nationals are God's people too. The Most Revd Thabo Makgoba Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town May 15, 2008 Media Inquiries: 021- 763-1320 (office hours) Released from the office of the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Gail E Allen (Mrs) Provincial Executive Administrator Provincial Executive Office Anglican Church of Southern Africa 20 Bishopscourt Drive BISHOPSCOURT 7708 Western Cape Fax: 021 797 1329 Switchboard: 086 100 1171 ext 1328 International: 021 763 1300 ext 1328 e-mail: peoadmin@anglicanchurchsa.org.za web: www.anglicanchurchsa.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/cpsa.news/attachments/20080520/a5c6736c/attachment.htm From peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za Wed May 21 09:03:51 2008 From: peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za (Gail Allen) Date: Wed May 21 09:06:22 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] Election Results for Lesotho Message-ID: <74B93884A10447449DCF1F28063E78B502BEFF61@BG-EXVS01.he.businessgateway.co.za> The Archbishop has announced that the Revd Adam Taaso has been elected as the next Bishop of the Diocese of Lesotho. Please pray for him, his wife and family in the months ahead as he prepares for this higher calling. Gail E Allen (Mrs) Provincial Executive Administrator Provincial Executive Office Anglican Church of Southern Africa 20 Bishopscourt Drive BISHOPSCOURT 7708 Western Cape Fax: 021 797 1329 Switchboard: 086 100 1171 ext 1328 International: 021 763 1300 ext 1328 e-mail: peoadmin@anglicanchurchsa.org.za web: www.anglicanchurchsa.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://lists.sn.apc.org/pipermail/cpsa.news/attachments/20080521/6550fdc0/attachment.html From netman at cpsa.org.za Wed May 21 17:18:19 2008 From: netman at cpsa.org.za (Netman) Date: Wed May 21 17:18:26 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] New Director for Anglican Centre in Rome Message-ID: <005801c8bb55$e6ec76d0$d628f029@jenkins> The Very Revd David Richardson's installation takes place in historic Rome church ACNS, Rome In the splendour of the Church of Santa Maria Sopa Minerva, Rome, the Very Revd David Richardson, former Dean of Melbourne, (Australia) was installed and blessed as the new Director of the Anglican Centre in Rome (ACR) on 7May 2008. He also will serve as the Archbishop of Canterbury's personal representative to the Holy See (The Vatican and the Pope). The use of this church, where the sacred remains of St Catherine of Siena rest, is the titular church of Cardinal Cormac Murphy O'Connor of Westminster, and was offered to the Anglicans for this special service. Cardinal Walter Kaspar, head of the Pontifical Council for Church Unity, was participated in the liturgy and gave a warm welcome to the new director. He was accompanied by the Revd Canon Monsignor Donald Bolen. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams gave the homily and the lesson was read by Mrs Fung Yi Wong, a member of the ACR Board representing the Anglican Consultative Council (ACC). In his homily, Archbishop Rowan told the 300 string congregation, that the work of the church must be accomplished with "a deep awareness of the spirit and the cross, not just warm feelings" as well as warning about what some see as "fearful exclusion". In his words to Father Richardson he said that one must show "Christ like love at work at the disposal of each other, trying to discover how God's gifts can be put into the service of others". The archbishop encouraged the new director to "interpret and share what you learn here to the wider Anglican Communion". Speaking of Blessed Julian of Norwich, Archbishop Williams recalled her words, "Love was his meaning" and reminded the congregation to "surrender to the crucified" and to do all we do in "a spirit of generosity". In his charge to Father Richardson, Archbishop Williams said, "to serve the cause of Christian unity is to serve the mission and ministry of the whole church. It is a privilege and a joy, and in our unhappy divisions it is an urgent responsibility." Leading the installation was the Rt Revd Stephen Platten, Bishop of Wakefield, Chairman of the Board of Governors. The Rt Revd Pierre Whalon, Bishop of the Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe was present, as was the Rt Revd Edward Holland and Mary Reath and a delegation from the American Friends of the ACR. Bishop Platten spoke of the "notable predecessors" at the ACR and the "task of bringing the living traditions and witness of Anglicans to the service of all churches, especially here in the see city of the Bishop of Rome". Also present were representatives from the St Egidio Community, the Focalare Movement and members of the Friends of the ACR. A reception was held in the main gallery of the Palazzo Doria Pamphilli, a major art gallery, where the physical ACR is located thanks to the generous cooperation of family. The outstanding choir and servers came from the two Anglican congregations, All Saints Church and St Paul's Within the Walls. Both congregations have high profiles in the wider Rome community especially in the areas of mission to immigrants and support of young musicians and artists. Archbishop Williams and Cardinal Kaspar shared in giving the final blessing at the service. The new director and his wife, Margaret, have already begun to receive pilgrims, students and guests. Earlier in that week Archbishop Williams had a meeting with His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI at the Vatican. The Building Bridges initiative had their meeting the same week and on Friday, Archbishop Williams met with Cardinal Dias, who is coming to the Lambeth Conference as a key-note speaker, and other officials of the Roman Catholic Church. Anglican Communion News Service, London, From peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za Fri May 30 15:24:41 2008 From: peoadmin at anglicanchurchsa.org.za (Gail Allen) Date: Fri May 30 15:25:39 2008 Subject: [Cpsa.news] FW: Anglican Archbishops phone UN Secretary-General on Zimbabwe Message-ID: <74B93884A10447449DCF1F28063E78B502D8ED77@BG-EXVS01.he.businessgateway.co.za> Anglican Archbishops phone UN Secretary-General on Zimbabwe Archbishop Thabo Makgoba joined Archbishop Rowan Williams of Canterbury yesterday in a telephone call to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, in which they expressed their grave concern at the disruption of services and the beating of worshippers in Harare churches. The two archbishops said in a joint statement on Thursday that Zimbabwe, as well as experiencing "murderous attacks on legitimate political activists," was now also seeing "brutality towards men, women and children meeting for Christian worship." They pleaded for "immediate high level SADC and UN mediation and monitoring to ensure a free and fair presidential run-off, and the protection of its [Zimbabwe's] citizens from state-organised violence." The full text of their statement follows: Joint statement on Zimbabwe by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the Archbishop of Cape Town after speaking with UN Secretary General Ban Ki Moon 29 May 2008 The Archbishops of Canterbury and Cape Town yesterday spoke to Ban Ki-moon, the Secretary General of the United Nations, to express their grave concern about the increasing violence of what appears to be a sustained campaign against the Anglican Church in Zimbabwe. On May 18 there was a sharp escalation of violence when Sunday services were disrupted and worshippers beaten or prevented from attending church by security and police force attacks on churches across Harare diocese. Harassment and intimidation is their daily bread; and there is a continuing failure to enforce court orders permitting Anglicans to worship in their Cathedral church in Harare and other parishes. This is a clear violation of Article 18 of the UN Charter on Human Rights which expressly gives people the right to worship and freedom of thought--quite apart from the other fundamental human rights, the right to assemble and speak and take part in free and fair elections, which are daily denied Zimbabweans. Given this political climate of fear, and now the intimidation of our Anglican brothers and sisters,, especially in Harare, we are concerned to know what the UN security council and SADC regional leaders are doing to defend Mothers' Union meetings at churches and prevent people being torn away from altar rails on the orders of ruling party or state officials. We plead once more for immediate high level SADC and UN mediation and monitoring to ensure a free and fair presidential run-off, and the protection of its citizens from state-organised violence. This is not simply a matter of vote rigging: the events of the last ten days have sharpened everyone's concern, as we hear of murderous attacks on legitimate political activists and now also brutality towards men, women and children meeting for Christian worship. We urge increased international pressure and effective mediation to prevent further suffering. In the meantime we assure not only our Anglican brothers and sisters but all Zimbabweans of our love and prayers for them at this time. As fellow Christians called by Jesus to be channels of His peace, with justice and reconciliation, Anglicans around the world stand in solidarity with you. "Be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus..." 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