About the Diocese of Grahamstown (Anglican Church of Southern Africa)

The Anglican Diocese of Grahamstown in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa was founded over 150 years ago in 1853. Ebenezer St Mark Ntlali is the Bishop. More about Bishop Ebenezer ...

On 16 December 2011 Ebenezer Ntlali, Bishop of Grahamstown, ordained four deacons and three priests in the Cathedral in Grahamstown.
From left to right, back row: Deacons Wezo Bloko, Monde Makhandula and Pen Schultz, Thato Monaheng (Priest) and Deacon Tsepo Moletsane. Front row: Priests Pat Wells and Kazeka Somhlahlo on either side of the Bishop.To see more photos click here.

Death of Archdeacon Mzikazi Mfenyana

The Office of the Bishop of Grahamstown has announced the sad news of the death of Mzikazi Mfenyana, Rector of St Philip's Gompo and Archdeacon of East London East, on Sunday 15 January 2012. Please pray for her family, the Parish and the Archdeaconry. The funeral was conducted by the Bishop of Grahamstown on Friday, 20th January at the Abbotsford Christian Centre, East London. May she rest in peace, and rise in glory.

Employment Opportunity offered: Bishop's Personal Assistant,Diocese of Grahamstown.

Applications are sought for the position of Personal Assistant to the Bishop of Grahamstown more...

Vacancy: Holy Trinity Parish, King William's Town

The parish invites applications from priests interested in filling the position of Rector from January 2012. For more details about the Parish and Rector, click here. Those interested in applying may contact the convenor of the search committee, Mr Ivan Harry, Tel. 072 212 7218, Email: ivanh@lantic.net.

Diocesan Year Planner for 2012

A year planner for 2012 is now available here, or click on the link on the left hand side of the page. Please will the leadership of diocesan guilds etc consult the Year Planner before deciding on dates, to avoid clashes.

Acts of the Diocese

In response to requests made at recent workshops on Canon Law conducted by the Dean, Andrew Hunter, the publication "The Acts of the Diocese of Grahamstown" as revised by the Synod of the Diocese, 2010, is now available online. To download this document as a pdf file, click here.

Publications

"Anglicans against Apartheid" by Bob Clarke:

For a limited period only - this title will be available @ R75.00 per copy. Order from the Publishing Committee office at: publish@anglicanchurchsa.org.za,or directly from Cluster Publications: sales@clusterpublications.co.za, or Tel (033) 345 9897 or Fax (033) 345 9894.

"The Calling"; Memoirs of Canon Nancy Charton

Nancy Charton, one of the first women to be ordained priest in the Anglican Church of Southern Africa, and an Honorary Canon of Grahamstown Cathedral, has published her memoirs under the title "The Calling". The book was originally published privately in a very limited edition, but has now been edited by Dr Wilhelm (Billy) Meyer and reissued by Cluster Publications. Nancy Charton has had a long and varied life, and has gone through many experiences including abuse as a child, mental illness and a period of complete atheism. This book records her walk of faith, her involvement with the social issues of the day, and makes fascinating reading. It can be ordered from Cluster Publications for R99 (plus postage). To read more detail, and to order, Click here

"Taking one step at a time" by John Cooper

Selected poems and writings by John Cooper, a priest of the Diocese of Grahamstown who died in 2005, have been published by his widow Dr Vivien Cooper, of P O Box 2067, Beacon Bay 5205, Tel.082 782 3326.
Price: R90, of which R20 will go towards Diocesan HIV/AIDS work.
It is also available from St Nicholas' Church, Beacon Bay, P O Box 2518, Beacon Bay 5205. Tel. 043 748 6100. More...

Statements on current issues

For earlier articles and statements click on "Articles" on the black stripe at the top of the page.

Archbishop Thabo Makgoba's blog

To read Archbishop Thabo Makgoba's latest letter to the people of God, "To the Laos" click on the link on the grey stripe at the side of the page.