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The Bishop writes ...
Compassion in Action: Honouring Women, Serving the Vulnerable
My dear people of God,
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honour the courage, resilience, and great contributions of women to the life of our nation and the Church.
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A4 format, 3 column:Compassion in Action: Honouring Women, Serving the Vulnerable
My dear people of God,
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we honour the courage, resilience, and great contributions of women to the life of our nation and the Church.
Editor's note: Why the changed format?
We heard the cry to iindaba from our seniors and from Gen Y and Z.
For the seniors who received printed copies on A4 paper the font became too small to read - and for Gen Y and Z, they find it difficult to read the present format on the small faces of their phones. So this month we are producing iindaba in an A4 format and also in a single column format. We’d appreciate feedback. (Contact details are in the iindaba.)
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(Date Added: 2026-07-27)
Previous Issues:
July 2026 - Vol 37 No 6The BEO writes ...
Dear Family of God,
Jesus said to His Disciples, "I was hungry you fed me; I was thirsty you gave me drink..." Matthew 25:31-46
On Sunday 3 May members of the Women's fellowship of the Cathedral visited Holy Spirit Church in KwaZakhele (which means a place to build yourself).
The township was built in the early 1950's and most of the people in the area were from Korsten. Holy Spirit Church was built in 1960.
The women of the Cathedral donated and handed out vegetables, soup, cooking oil, spices, tinned fish, water and other food items to be used by the Holy Spirit Church feeding scheme.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
Jesus said to His Disciples, "I was hungry you fed me; I was thirsty you gave me drink..." Matthew 25:31-46
On Sunday 3 May members of the Women's fellowship of the Cathedral visited Holy Spirit Church in KwaZakhele (which means a place to build yourself).
The township was built in the early 1950's and most of the people in the area were from Korsten. Holy Spirit Church was built in 1960.
The women of the Cathedral donated and handed out vegetables, soup, cooking oil, spices, tinned fish, water and other food items to be used by the Holy Spirit Church feeding scheme.
(Date Added: 2026-06-25)
June 2026 - Vol 37 No 5The Dean writes ...
My dear Family of God,
Greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
June is Youth Month.
Youth Month is a time of remembrance and renewal.
We honour the courage of young people who stood against injustice, and we celebrate the vibrant faith of today's youth who carry the torch of hope into the future.
In every generation, God raises up young men and women to be witnesses of His kingdom.
This month is not only about looking back - it is about calling today’s youth to stand firm in Christian principles.
A4 format, 3 column:My dear Family of God,
Greetings in the name of our risen Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.
June is Youth Month.
Youth Month is a time of remembrance and renewal.
We honour the courage of young people who stood against injustice, and we celebrate the vibrant faith of today's youth who carry the torch of hope into the future.
In every generation, God raises up young men and women to be witnesses of His kingdom.
This month is not only about looking back - it is about calling today’s youth to stand firm in Christian principles.
(Date Added: 2026-05-25)
May 2026 - Vol 37 No 4The Bishop writes ...
Dear Family of God,
As I write to you, we find ourselves in the blessed season of Eastertide, the forty days between Easter Sunday and the Feast of the Ascension. This is a sacred time in which the Church rejoices in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and reflects on the many ways He revealed Himself to His followers after rising from the dead.
A4 format, 3 column:As I write to you, we find ourselves in the blessed season of Eastertide, the forty days between Easter Sunday and the Feast of the Ascension. This is a sacred time in which the Church rejoices in the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and reflects on the many ways He revealed Himself to His followers after rising from the dead.
(Date Added: 2026-04-24)
April 2026 - Vol 37 No 3The Bishop writes ...
As I reflect on the first few weeks in office, I feel excited and joyful to get to know the people and parishes in the Diocese of Port Elizabeth. It is during the parish visits that I also experience why the compassionate and friendly people of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth are so admired.
However, I am also fully aware of the great and weighty responsibility of the episcopal ministry. I am steadfast in the commitment I made at my consecration, when the Archbishop, in his charge to me, called me to live a life of prayer, and to seek God’s blessings in all I do. This charge calls me to baptise and confirm; to preside at the Eucharist, leading God's people in worship, and to intercede for them - especially those who are weak, who will be my special concern.
A4 format, 3 column:As I reflect on the first few weeks in office, I feel excited and joyful to get to know the people and parishes in the Diocese of Port Elizabeth. It is during the parish visits that I also experience why the compassionate and friendly people of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth are so admired.
However, I am also fully aware of the great and weighty responsibility of the episcopal ministry. I am steadfast in the commitment I made at my consecration, when the Archbishop, in his charge to me, called me to live a life of prayer, and to seek God’s blessings in all I do. This charge calls me to baptise and confirm; to preside at the Eucharist, leading God's people in worship, and to intercede for them - especially those who are weak, who will be my special concern.
(Date Added: 2026-03-25)
March 2026 - Vol 37 No 2Welcome
The Diocese welcomes you, Bishop Grant, as our new shepherd.
The Bishop writes ...
Dear Family of God,
The ashes traced on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday were not for decoration; they were a declaration that we are fragile and fallible human beings, falling short of God’s glory, and in desperate need of God’s love, grace and mercy. This declaration, however, is meaningless if our hearts remain closed...
A4 format, 3 column:The Diocese welcomes you, Bishop Grant, as our new shepherd.
The Bishop writes ...
Dear Family of God,
The ashes traced on our foreheads on Ash Wednesday were not for decoration; they were a declaration that we are fragile and fallible human beings, falling short of God’s glory, and in desperate need of God’s love, grace and mercy. This declaration, however, is meaningless if our hearts remain closed...
(Date Added: 2026-02-24)
January/February 2026 - Vol 37 No 1The Vicar General writes ...
Looking at 2026
My dear Family of God,
2026!! It seems like just yesterday it was 2025 and now here we are in 2026. What will this year bring?
The turning of the calendar is more than a date change - it is a gentle invitation from God to pause, breathe, and begin again. Each New Year arrives like a fresh page, unmarked and full of possibility. It reminds us that the God who created seasons also created rhythms of renewal for our lives.
A4 format, 3 column:Looking at 2026
My dear Family of God,
2026!! It seems like just yesterday it was 2025 and now here we are in 2026. What will this year bring?
The turning of the calendar is more than a date change - it is a gentle invitation from God to pause, breathe, and begin again. Each New Year arrives like a fresh page, unmarked and full of possibility. It reminds us that the God who created seasons also created rhythms of renewal for our lives.
(Date Added: 2026-01-24)
2025 
December (Xtra) 2025 - Vol 36 No 12We have a Bishop Elect!
As promised, this is a ‘Stop Press’ to introduce you to our Bishop-elect, Canon Grant Walters
A4 format, 3 column:As promised, this is a ‘Stop Press’ to introduce you to our Bishop-elect, Canon Grant Walters
(Date Added: 2025-12-03)
December 2025 - Vol 36 No 11The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
Christmas 2025 - where has the year gone? Far too quickly - with sadness for some and joys for others, but still with anticipation for the Celebration.
But still 2025 has been a bit of a scary year, taking into consideration what has happened - mass killings, terrorism, poor economy and the spate of violence against women and children, and not forgetting gearing up for the Elective Assembly and then having it postponed ...... Christmas is about losing our fear.
“Fear not! Do not be afraid!” The angel spoke these words to Zechariah, to Mary, to Joseph, and finally to a group of shepherds on a hillside near Bethlehem.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
Christmas 2025 - where has the year gone? Far too quickly - with sadness for some and joys for others, but still with anticipation for the Celebration.
But still 2025 has been a bit of a scary year, taking into consideration what has happened - mass killings, terrorism, poor economy and the spate of violence against women and children, and not forgetting gearing up for the Elective Assembly and then having it postponed ...... Christmas is about losing our fear.
“Fear not! Do not be afraid!” The angel spoke these words to Zechariah, to Mary, to Joseph, and finally to a group of shepherds on a hillside near Bethlehem.
(Date Added: 2025-11-25)
November 2025 - Vol 36 No 10Celebrating 200 years of St Mary the Virgin Church
In 1825 a plot of land was granted to the Church of England to build a place of worship.
In September the Revd Francis McClelland arrived as the Colonial Chaplain and registers were started.
In October the foundation stone of St Mary’s was laid.
On 2 November 2003 St Mary’s became the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth.
A4 format, 3 column:In 1825 a plot of land was granted to the Church of England to build a place of worship.
In September the Revd Francis McClelland arrived as the Colonial Chaplain and registers were started.
In October the foundation stone of St Mary’s was laid.
On 2 November 2003 St Mary’s became the Cathedral Church of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth.
(Date Added: 2025-10-24)
October 2025 - Vol 36 No 9From the Vicar General
Dear Diocesan family of God
God is good all the time. All the time God is good!!
You are aware that a new date has been given for the Elective Assembly, namely 25 - 26 November 2025. This is a time for the diocese to meet together and prayerfully to discern and elect a new Shepherd to lead us forward.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Diocesan family of God
God is good all the time. All the time God is good!!
You are aware that a new date has been given for the Elective Assembly, namely 25 - 26 November 2025. This is a time for the diocese to meet together and prayerfully to discern and elect a new Shepherd to lead us forward.
(Date Added: 2025-09-24)
September 2025 - Vol 36 No 8Archbishop Thabo writes ...
Dear Family of God,
It is a great honour to have been asked to pen these words upon the occasion of your Cathedral's 200th anniversary celebrations. Wow!! 200 years is a big deal!
The little challenges we all face every day are small compared to the many faced by the founders of this Cathedral. Those who have built this church and its congregation over the past two centuries approached their tasks with hope, a hope we need to emulate today.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
It is a great honour to have been asked to pen these words upon the occasion of your Cathedral's 200th anniversary celebrations. Wow!! 200 years is a big deal!
The little challenges we all face every day are small compared to the many faced by the founders of this Cathedral. Those who have built this church and its congregation over the past two centuries approached their tasks with hope, a hope we need to emulate today.
(Date Added: 2025-08-25)
August 2025 - Vol 36 No 7The BEO writes ...
Dear Family of God,
As we usher in August as women's month, which is a special time when we pay homage to the many women who, through their sellless work and vision, have influenced politics - these are women who marched on 9 August 1956.
Women in the Bible.
Women play a very important role throughout our lives and even in the Bible, especially in Luke's writings, they play a role. Luke draws special attention to what women did in the early church.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
As we usher in August as women's month, which is a special time when we pay homage to the many women who, through their sellless work and vision, have influenced politics - these are women who marched on 9 August 1956.
Women in the Bible.
Women play a very important role throughout our lives and even in the Bible, especially in Luke's writings, they play a role. Luke draws special attention to what women did in the early church.
(Date Added: 2025-07-28)
July 2025 - Vol 36 No 6The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
Anyone who knows me, will know that I have a few favourite Bible passages, but that my favourite of all the favourites is Psalm 23 - The Shepherd's Psalm.
This is a passage of scripture that has truly been my stay during the course of life - through happy times when with joy I could recite "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want", and through very difficult times when I cried out to the Shepherd, but through it all, the recurring promise has been "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want."
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
Anyone who knows me, will know that I have a few favourite Bible passages, but that my favourite of all the favourites is Psalm 23 - The Shepherd's Psalm.
This is a passage of scripture that has truly been my stay during the course of life - through happy times when with joy I could recite "The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want", and through very difficult times when I cried out to the Shepherd, but through it all, the recurring promise has been "The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want."
(Date Added: 2025-06-24)
June 2025 - Vol 36 No 5The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
The article this month in the iindaba was to be one of excitement and thanksgiving for the election of our new Bishop, instead this article is penned from a heart of sadness and disappointment due to the postponement of the elective assembly.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
The article this month in the iindaba was to be one of excitement and thanksgiving for the election of our new Bishop, instead this article is penned from a heart of sadness and disappointment due to the postponement of the elective assembly.
(Date Added: 2025-05-23)
May 2025 - Vol 36 No 4The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
The Diocese of Port Elizabeth stands on the threshold of a new beginning. In just a few days, the clergy summoned and the laity elected will attend the elective assembly to elect the 7th Bishop for the Diocese of Port Elizabeth.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
The Diocese of Port Elizabeth stands on the threshold of a new beginning. In just a few days, the clergy summoned and the laity elected will attend the elective assembly to elect the 7th Bishop for the Diocese of Port Elizabeth.
(Date Added: 2025-04-24)
April 2025 - Vol 36 No 3The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
It is hard to believe that soon we will be celebrating Easter, the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Saviour - however, in order for us to celebrate Easter, we first have to pass through Lent and the agonies of Good Friday. It is in Christ’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, His appearance and trial before Pilate and His ultimate death on the cross, that our Father’s love for us is expressed in ways words cannot define.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
It is hard to believe that soon we will be celebrating Easter, the glorious resurrection of our Lord and Saviour - however, in order for us to celebrate Easter, we first have to pass through Lent and the agonies of Good Friday. It is in Christ’s agony in the Garden of Gethsemane, His appearance and trial before Pilate and His ultimate death on the cross, that our Father’s love for us is expressed in ways words cannot define.
(Date Added: 2025-03-25)
March 2025 - Vol 36 No 2The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
As I get older, it seems to me, that life moves much faster - we have just celebrated the birth of the Christ-Child and now we enter into the solemn period of Lent, which will lead us to the glorious celebration of Easter!
However, in order for us to celebrate Easter, we first have to pass through Lent and the agonies of Good Friday.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
As I get older, it seems to me, that life moves much faster - we have just celebrated the birth of the Christ-Child and now we enter into the solemn period of Lent, which will lead us to the glorious celebration of Easter!
However, in order for us to celebrate Easter, we first have to pass through Lent and the agonies of Good Friday.
(Date Added: 2025-02-24)
January/February 2025 - Vol 36 No 1The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
2025 - can you believe that we are already in the months of January/February of the new year?
A new year offers us a time to look back over the past with thanks and appreciation but at the start of the new year, we more especially are offered a time to look forward with anticipation to what lies ahead.The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
So what will 2025 bring us?
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
2025 - can you believe that we are already in the months of January/February of the new year?
A new year offers us a time to look back over the past with thanks and appreciation but at the start of the new year, we more especially are offered a time to look forward with anticipation to what lies ahead.The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
So what will 2025 bring us?
(Date Added: 2025-01-27)
2024 
December 2024 - Vol 35 No 11The Vicar General writes ...
Dear Family of God,
Can you believe that it is Christmas time again? It seems just like yesterday we celebrated a new year and now again it is the time for giving and receiving gifts, the time for shopping, spending, cooking, eating—a very busy time of the year for all.
This is also the time when families and friends get together to reminisce and give thanks for each other. It is the time when in the Church we celebrate the birth of our Saviour and give thanks for the Christ child.
But for many, Christmas means nothing more than eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die. The reason we celebrate Christmas has been forgotten and we are encouraged to think of Christmas as just another holiday.
Isn’t it sad to see Christmas being spelt Xmas! This just perpetuates the notion that Christmas is of no more importance than the tinsel on the tree and the trinket under it.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
Can you believe that it is Christmas time again? It seems just like yesterday we celebrated a new year and now again it is the time for giving and receiving gifts, the time for shopping, spending, cooking, eating—a very busy time of the year for all.
This is also the time when families and friends get together to reminisce and give thanks for each other. It is the time when in the Church we celebrate the birth of our Saviour and give thanks for the Christ child.
But for many, Christmas means nothing more than eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die. The reason we celebrate Christmas has been forgotten and we are encouraged to think of Christmas as just another holiday.
Isn’t it sad to see Christmas being spelt Xmas! This just perpetuates the notion that Christmas is of no more importance than the tinsel on the tree and the trinket under it.
(Date Added: 2024-11-25)
November 2024 - Vol 35 No 10The Dean writes ...
Dear Family of God,
No saying is truer than the one that states: the only thing you can be sure of, is change.
None of us likes change: it makes us feel unsettled, unsure and at times uncomfortable. With the retirement of Bishop Edward, we, the people of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth, are feeling a little unsettled, a little unsure and a little uncomfortable – what will the future hold? Who will be our new Bishop?
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
No saying is truer than the one that states: the only thing you can be sure of, is change.
None of us likes change: it makes us feel unsettled, unsure and at times uncomfortable. With the retirement of Bishop Edward, we, the people of the Diocese of Port Elizabeth, are feeling a little unsettled, a little unsure and a little uncomfortable – what will the future hold? Who will be our new Bishop?
(Date Added: 2024-10-22)
October 2024 - Vol 35 No 9The Dean writes ...
Dear Diocesan Family of God,
Walking backwards into the future
There is a Māori proverb, Ka mua ka muri, which translated means "walking backwards into the future" and it is the idea that we should look to the past to inform the future.
As we, the Diocese of Port Elizabeth, will soon be taking our first steps into a new and unknown future, perhaps it is time for us to pause and look back over the past five years and give thanks to God for His guidance, providence and goodness during the time of Bishop Edward's episcopacy.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Diocesan Family of God,
Walking backwards into the future
There is a Māori proverb, Ka mua ka muri, which translated means "walking backwards into the future" and it is the idea that we should look to the past to inform the future.
As we, the Diocese of Port Elizabeth, will soon be taking our first steps into a new and unknown future, perhaps it is time for us to pause and look back over the past five years and give thanks to God for His guidance, providence and goodness during the time of Bishop Edward's episcopacy.
(Date Added: 2024-09-27)
September 2024 - Vol 35 No 8The Bishop writes ...
Dear Beloved Community,
As I prepare to step down from my role as your bishop, my heart is filled with deep gratitude and reflection. The words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7-8 resonate profoundly with me at this moment: "I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
These words capture the essence of the journey we have shared together.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Beloved Community,
As I prepare to step down from my role as your bishop, my heart is filled with deep gratitude and reflection. The words of the Apostle Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7-8 resonate profoundly with me at this moment: "I have fought the good fight; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith. From now on there is reserved for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will give me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have longed for his appearing."
These words capture the essence of the journey we have shared together.
(Date Added: 2024-08-23)
August 2024 - Vol 35 No 7The Bishop writes ...
Dear Family of God,
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we take this opportunity to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women in our Church and our world.
Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles, often embodying immense faith, courage, and integrity. One such example is Deborah from the book of Judges. Deborah was a woman of profound faith who led the people of Israel during a tumultuous time. Despite the challenges she faced, she remained obedient to God’s call on her life, serving as a beacon of strength and leadership.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Family of God,
As we celebrate Women’s Month, we take this opportunity to reflect on the invaluable contributions of women in our Church and our world.
Throughout history, women have played pivotal roles, often embodying immense faith, courage, and integrity. One such example is Deborah from the book of Judges. Deborah was a woman of profound faith who led the people of Israel during a tumultuous time. Despite the challenges she faced, she remained obedient to God’s call on her life, serving as a beacon of strength and leadership.
(Date Added: 2024-07-27)
July 2024 - Vol 35 No 6The Bishop writes ...
As we stand in the aftermath of our nation’s recent general election, a time of significant change and uncertainty, I feel compelled to address you, our beloved Diocese, with words of guidance, hope, and encouragement.
The election results have brought about a myriad of reactions, from joy and optimism to angst, fear, and even the propagation of conspiracy theories. In such times, our response as Christians is critical, not only for our spiritual well-being but also for the testimony we bear to the world.
A4 format, 3 column:As we stand in the aftermath of our nation’s recent general election, a time of significant change and uncertainty, I feel compelled to address you, our beloved Diocese, with words of guidance, hope, and encouragement.
The election results have brought about a myriad of reactions, from joy and optimism to angst, fear, and even the propagation of conspiracy theories. In such times, our response as Christians is critical, not only for our spiritual well-being but also for the testimony we bear to the world.
(Date Added: 2024-06-21)
June 2024 - Vol 35 No 5The Bishop writes ...
As Christians, the question of whether to vote in elections, including the upcoming general election on May 29, 2024, involves a thoughtful reflection on our faith, our responsibilities, and our role in society. Voting is not only a civic duty but can also be seen as an expression of our commitment to the common good, to justice, and the values we hold dear as followers of Christ.
A4 format, 3 column:As Christians, the question of whether to vote in elections, including the upcoming general election on May 29, 2024, involves a thoughtful reflection on our faith, our responsibilities, and our role in society. Voting is not only a civic duty but can also be seen as an expression of our commitment to the common good, to justice, and the values we hold dear as followers of Christ.
(Date Added: 2024-05-22)
May 2024 - Vol 35 No 4The Bishop writes:
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am moved to share with you my deep and abiding belief in the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This belief is not merely a matter of doctrine, but a profound cornerstone of our faith that illuminates the path of our Christian journey and the mission of our Church.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I am moved to share with you my deep and abiding belief in the Ascension of our Lord, Jesus Christ. This belief is not merely a matter of doctrine, but a profound cornerstone of our faith that illuminates the path of our Christian journey and the mission of our Church.
(Date Added: 2024-04-25)
April 2024 - Vol 35 No 3The Bishop writes ...
Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I would like to use this opportunity to write about a topic that has been a cornerstone of faith for many godly people over the years: God's amazing grace.
Grace, by definition, is the unearned and undeserved favour of God. It is central to the Christian understanding of salvation, emphasising that redemption is not attainable through human effort, but it is a gift from God.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
I would like to use this opportunity to write about a topic that has been a cornerstone of faith for many godly people over the years: God's amazing grace.
Grace, by definition, is the unearned and undeserved favour of God. It is central to the Christian understanding of salvation, emphasising that redemption is not attainable through human effort, but it is a gift from God.
(Date Added: 2024-04-05)
March 2024 - Vol 35 No 2The Bishop writes ...
Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ.
As we gather in our churches and homes to celebrate the glorious feast of Easter, we are reminded of the central truth of our faith: Christ is risen; He is risen indeed!
This profound mystery, which we proclaim with joy, is the cornerstone of our hope and the source of our continual renewal.
In this sacred season of Easter, we find ourselves in a world deeply scarred by the ravages of war and the persistent ache of poverty. In these trying times, the message of Easter speaks to us with even greater urgency and hope.
A4 format, 3 column:Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Grace and peace to you in the name of our Risen Lord, Jesus Christ.
As we gather in our churches and homes to celebrate the glorious feast of Easter, we are reminded of the central truth of our faith: Christ is risen; He is risen indeed!
This profound mystery, which we proclaim with joy, is the cornerstone of our hope and the source of our continual renewal.
In this sacred season of Easter, we find ourselves in a world deeply scarred by the ravages of war and the persistent ache of poverty. In these trying times, the message of Easter speaks to us with even greater urgency and hope.
(Date Added: 2024-02-23)
January/February 2024 - Vol 35 No 1The Bishop writes ...
As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I want to extend my heartfelt greetings to every one of you. The turning of the calendar is not just a change in time but an opportunity for new beginnings, renewed hope, and deep reflection.
The year that has passed – 2023 - brought with it many challenges, but it also revealed the incredible strength and resilience of our faith community. Together, we faced adversity with unwavering faith, and our unity as a diocese has been a source of inspiration for me and countless others.
The New Year is a time for resolutions and fresh starts. It is a time when we set goals, both personal and spiritual, and strive to be the best versions of ourselves. Let us resolve to deepen our relationship with God and with one another, to be more compassionate, and to seek opportunities for service and love.
A4 format, 3 column:As we stand on the threshold of a new year, I want to extend my heartfelt greetings to every one of you. The turning of the calendar is not just a change in time but an opportunity for new beginnings, renewed hope, and deep reflection.
The year that has passed – 2023 - brought with it many challenges, but it also revealed the incredible strength and resilience of our faith community. Together, we faced adversity with unwavering faith, and our unity as a diocese has been a source of inspiration for me and countless others.
The New Year is a time for resolutions and fresh starts. It is a time when we set goals, both personal and spiritual, and strive to be the best versions of ourselves. Let us resolve to deepen our relationship with God and with one another, to be more compassionate, and to seek opportunities for service and love.
(Date Added: 2024-01-24)
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2023 
December 2023 - Vol 34 No 11The Bishop writes ...
Dear Beloved Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As we gather once again to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, I want to extend my warmest and most heartfelt Christmas greetings to each and every one of you. This holy season is a time of joy, reflection, and deep spiritual significance.
A4 format, 3 column: (Date Added: 2023-11-24)
November 2023 - Vol 34 No 10Excerpts from the Communiqué from the Synod Of Bishops September 2023:
In place of Bishop Eddie’s letter this month, iindaba publishes excerpts from the above Communiqué which will be of interest to the lay members of ACSA.
When asked for comment on the Human Dignity issue Bishop Eddie told iindaba that the next Synod of Bishops (February 2024) will be a watershed one for the Province.
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October 2023 - Vol 34 No 9The Bishop writes ... The hands that would shape our souls
Dear Family of God,
On the 5th of October, each year, World Teachers’ Day is set aside to celebrate all teachers around the world. I always say to people that I endured school. But in hindsight, I see the God-ordained role each of the teachers played in my life; my parents, grandparents, Sunday school teachers, primary and high school, University and theological college. They were all change-agents used by God to guide me through life. Today, I understand that I only build on the foundation they gave me.
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September 2023 - Vol 34 No 8The Bishop writes ...
Dear People of God,
Psalm 136 is somewhat unique in that it uses the refrain, “For God’s mercy endure forever” This is not found anywhere else in the Scriptures. So, it begs a question of us, “Are we always grateful for what God does and has done?” ...
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August 2023 - Vol 34 No 7The BEO writes ...
Dear Family of God,
August is known as the Month of Compassion. We also pay tribute to the women of Mzantsi (South Africa)...
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