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 ...

Bishop Ebenezer Ntlali leads out nine new Deacons after the ordination service at the Cathedral on 22 May 2010.

Ordination of Deacons, 22 May 2010

Fire at St Patrick's Hogsback

A fire broke out on the night of Sunday 20 June at the Chapel of St Patrick-on-the-Hill, Hogsback. The building was burnt to the ground, with only the walls standing.

Please pray for the congregation at Hogsback, and for Margaret Fourie, the priest. Trevor Webster, the Warden, wrote: "We feel devastated. A sad day indeed! But God has a plan for us and will show us the way forward."

The Diocesan Office is collecting donations towards the rebuilding and restoration of St Patrick's.
The banking details are:
Account Diocese of Grahamstown, Number 5232 1144 702
First National Bank Grahamstown, Code 210717
Please mark deposit slips "for Hogsback Church" and fax to the Diocesan Office, 046 622 5231.

Vacant parishes

St John East London

A Rector is sought for the vacant parish of St John East London. To read the parish profile, Click here

Holy Trinity Parish, King William's Town (Vacancy from end of 2010)

The Revd Charles Lagan, Rector of Holy Trinity King William's Town, will be retiring at the end of 2010. The parish invites applications from priests interested in filling the position of Rector from January 2011. Parish and Rector Details.Those interested in applying may contact the convenor of the search committee, Mr John Allwood, Email: johnallwood96@gmail.com

65th Session of the Synod of the Diocese of Grahamstown

The Synod of the Diocese met from 20-23 April 2010, at St Alban's Church East London.
For more about the Synod, with photos, click here.
The Charge of Bishop Ebenezer St Mark Ntlali to the Synod can be read here.
The full Minutes of the proceedings can be read here.

New Diocese of Ukhahlamba: Bishop installed

The new Diocese, inaugurated on 3 October 2009, was formed out of the two northern Archdeaconries of Grahamstown Diocese.
Archbishop Makgoba installed the Right Revd Mazwi Ernest Tisani as the first Bishop of Ukhahlamba, on 24 April 2010, in the newly-designated Cathedral of St Michael and All Angels, Queenstown.
For pictures of the Inauguration of the Diocese on 3 October Click here
For a map and history of events leading up to the multiplication 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...

On 16 December 2009, Bishop Ebenezer ordained three deacons and five priests
from the Dioceses of Grahamstown and Ukhahlamba. To see pictures Click here

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.